Nutrition & Cancer

High Fiber Diet

Fiber is the part of plant foods that cannot be digested by the body. Sometimes called "roughage," it can help form a larger, softer stool that passes through the bowel more easily. Fiber has also been shown to improve blood glucose control in people with diabetes.

 

General Diet Guidelines:

  • To be considered high in fiber, a diet should contain at least 25 g fiber.
  • Focus on whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruits.
  • Be sure to drink plenty of water.
  • Add fiber to your diet gradually to prevent gas and cramping.

Food Group 

 Eat More of These Foods Avoid These Foods
Grain

 

 

 

 

 

 

Breads made from whole grains (wheat, rye, bran, cornmeal)

Any bread with seeds, nuts or dried fruit

Cereals (oatmeal, Shredded Wheat, bran cereal)

Brown rice

Whole wheat pasta

Refined breads and cereals (white bread, rolls, plain muffins, crackers)

Cream of wheat

White rice

Large amounts of refined pasta

Fruit

All raw or dried fruit

Eat peel whenever possible

 Canned or cooked fruit 
Vegetables All raw or lightly cooked vegetables None
Milk, Yogurt, Cheese Any- choose low fat products whenever possible None, but try to limit whole milk products

Meat & Other Protein

All meats & other proteins (limit high fat meats)

Choose dried beans, peas whenever possible

 High fat meats (to keep saturated fats down)
Fats All- use sparingly None
Miscellaneous

All nuts and seeds

Popcorn

 None