Nutrition & Cancer

Low Fiber Diet (also called Low Residue Diet)

The Low Residue diet is designed to reduce the number of bowel movements. It is typically used for people experiencing diarrhea or abdominal cramping or during flare-ups of diverticulitis.

General Guidelines:

No fried foods
Avoid lactose products if they are irritating to you
Eat cooked fruits and vegetables (not raw)
Choose white or refined breads and cereals

Food Group
Eat More of These Foods Avoid These Foods

Grain

Enriched, refined white bread, buns, bagels, English muffins

Plain Cereal (such as Cheerios, Rice Krispies, Cornflakes)

Cream of Wheat

Crackers (saltine or graham)

White rice, Pasta

Whole grains

Any bread with seeds, nuts or dried fruit

Rice or pasta that is highly seasoned

Fruit

Fruit Juice (except Prune Juice)

Canned Fruit

Ripe Bananas

Prune Juice

Raw Fruit

Dried Fruit

Vegetables

Canned or Cooked vegetables (without skin or seeds)

Raw Vegetables

Milk, Yogurt, Cheese

(May need to limit if cause distress)

Milk, milkshakes

Yogurt, mild cheese (such as American or mild Cheddar)

Cottage cheese

Yogurt with fruit or seeds

Strong cheeses

Meat & Other Protein

Lean meat, fish and poultry

Eggs

Beans, peas, legumes

Crunchy Peanut Butter

Nuts

Seeds

Fats All oils, margarine and butter Coconut