Question 1

what to do if i'm on a low fiber diet, what vegtables can i eat?

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NoskinsNoSeedsNoHusk: Dietary fiber is found in plants and is not completely digested by us humans.A low-fiber diet contains less than10 to 15 grams of fiber per day and eliminates foods known to increase the amount of stool.Veggies should be cooked,all are OK except Lima beans, green peas,
\broccoli, parsnips and corn.Fruits,canned or cooked except figs,prunes and berries.Raw: apricot,banana,melons,peach,papaya,plum

Question 2

do any fruits have beneficial fiber, or only vegetables and grains do?

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Whole fruits: Whole fruits have lots of fiber, fruit juice by itself often has none.  So if fiber is what you want, eat an apple, or pear, or peach, or any other & skip the juice bottle.

Question 3

who should follow low fiber diet?

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Almost no one: Our digestive tract, and especially the colon, is designed to be a low-pressure system.  Lack of fiber results in delayed bowel transit time, constipation, and a myriad of problems, including diverticulitis, diverticulosis, appendicitis, colon cancer, and just feeling lousy.  We need enough fiber to have at least one easy bowel movement every day.

Question 4

what exactly does a low fiber diet exclude?

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Veges: High fiber foods like beans, lettuce salads, .

Question 5

what are some foods to eat for a low fiber diet?

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Fish, chicken, tofu: Foods high in protein are usually low in fiber but too much protein can also be a problem. Stick with wild fish, tofu, and limit dairy foods, eggs, etc.

Question 6

what should i feed my hubby who is on a low fiber diet?

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Avoid foods with fib: Fiber is the part in fruits, vegetables&grains not digested by your body.Low fiber diet limits these foods
so it is a diet in which you limit or eliminate vegetables, fruits, and grains.The following are allowed
enriched white breadwithout seeds, white rice, white pasta, crackers, refined cereals like cream of wheat, fruit juices without pulp, pancakes/waffles, egg, tofu, tender meat poultry&fish, milk, butter.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: low fiber diet?

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Basically "junk": You may have noticed that some of the commercial foods are adding fiber. This is totally unnecessary. Fresh fruit and vegetables supply fiber in its required form.

Question 8

what foods are high in fiber besides vegetables and fruit?

Accepted Answer

Grain, Oats: Grains, oats, and flax are very high in fiber.

Question 9

what fruits and vegetables should i eat for gastritis? i need to add more fiber to my diet.

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Diet: Tomatoes (often called a vegetable but actually a fruit) are often very good for gastritis. Citrus is best avoided. The easiest way to add fiber to your diet is to get a jar of Millers bran and throw a teaspoon into everything you eat. It has no detectable taste and therefore can be added to anything.

Question 10

how many servings of vegetables, fruits, and whole grain products do i need to get enough fiber each day?

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Depends on your ...: Age, gender, and activity level. Dietary guidelines for americans recommends that you make half your plate fruits and vegetables and half your daily grains whole grains. Go to http://www.Choosemyplate.Gov/dietary-guidelines.Html to find recommendations for you.

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