Low-fiber diet for a diabetic
Here are foods you can eat if you are on a low-residue diet. The list of foods I can eat include milk, cottage cheese, pancakes, french toast, grilled cheese, white bread, white rice, eggs and tofu. There are 2 kinds of fiber, soluble and insoluble. Cooked cereals, such as farina, cream of wheat, and grits. So, as a vegan and a T2 diabetic, this diet scared the crap out of me. Cold cereals, such as puffed rice and corn flakes. Ripe bananas Soft cantaloupe Honeydew Canned or cooked fruits without seeds or skin, such as applesauce or canned pears Avocado. Here is a list of low-fiber foods and lists of higher-fiber foods you should avoid. Cereals without whole grains, added fiber, seeds, raisins, or other dried fruit. White breads, waffles, French toast, plain white rolls, or white bread toast. Soluble fiber attracts water into the intestines and becomes a gel. I am exercise and diet controlled and on no medication. A low-fiber diet may be suggested after some types of surgery or if you have diarrhea, cramping, or trouble digesting food. Try preparing meats as stews, roasts, meatloaves, casseroles, sandwiches, and soups using ingredients on the approved lists. A low-fiber diet reduces the amount of undigested food moving through your bowels, so that your body makes a smaller amount of stool. Remember to always choose foods that you would normally eat. You can use these items in desserts, snacks, or breads. I do not know how I can possibly eat this stuff for 3 days and keep my blood sugar from going through the roof. The only disability in life is a bad attitude-Scott Hamilton.
I know they say no nuts but can you eat blanched almond flour. Can you do Coconut or almond milk, you could make protein smoothies with the silken tofu. Well cooked fresh vegetables or canned vegetables without seeds, such as asparagus tips, beets, green beans, carrots, mushrooms, spinach, squash (no seeds), and pumpkin. A low-fiber diet means you eat foods that do not have a lot of fiber. Nothing but pancakes and grilled cheese for 3 days. Do not try any foods that caused you discomfort or allergic reactions in the past. Tough meats with gristle Dairy: Milk and cheese Eat. I do have an appointment in a few weeks with my diabetes nutritionist (who is also vegetarian) who I am sure can help me out with a game plan. You might want to ask your doctor, nurse, or dietitian about other foods may be OK for you to eat, and find out when you can go back to your normal diet. If you can have white flour in bread, why not almond flour in crackers. Refined or enriched white breads and plain crackers, such as saltines or Melba toast (no seeds). As a vegan, my diet consists of beans, nuts, seeds, vegetables and whole grains. Processed meats, hot dogs, sausage, and cold cuts. The skin and seeds of many fruits and vegetables are loaded with fiber, so peeling skin and avoiding seeds is part of a low-residue diet. Talk with your cancer care team or dietitian if you have questions about certain foods or amounts. Bake, broil, or poach meats, and use mild seasonings. But the carbs are what are really scaring me. If you have certain medical problems, you may be asked to reduce the amount of fiber in your diet to rest your bowels (or intestines). The following vegetables can be eaten on a low-residue diet. Crackers, zweiback, melba, and matzoh (no cracked wheat or whole grains).
