What is a low-residue diet?

 What is a low-residue diet?

At Verywell, we believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach to a healthy lifestyle. Successful meal plans must be individualized and take into account the whole person. Before starting any new diet, check with your doctor or dietitian, especially if you have an underlying health condition.

 

What is a low-residue diet?

A low-residue diet consists of foods that are easier to digest and tend to naturally contain less dietary fiber. "Waste" refers to the undigested material, including fiber, that passes through the large intestine. A low-residue diet aims to reduce the amount of waste by limiting fiber intake, which results in smaller stools and fewer bowel movements.

7 day diet plan

Preparing low-residue diets isn't very complicated, but it can take longer to prepare. There is no limit on time or amount of food. Below is a sample 7-day meal plan, but keep in mind that this may not work for you and the different options may be better. This diet should not be followed long-term and is generally used only when recommended and supervised by a healthcare professional.

Day 1: 

Yogurt, overripe bananas, white bread with butter. white bread, mayonnaise, canned tuna, apple compote; Boiled tomato soup, white rice, boiled broccoli

Day2:

 white flour waffles, slices of cooked peeled apple, orange juice without pulp; white rice, boiled salmon, mayonnaise sauce, sesame oil, boiled spinach, boiled mushrooms; White pasta, tomato sauce, minced meat, cheddar cheese, cooked green beans

Day 3:

 Scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, boiled and mashed sweet potatoes. boiled chicken thigh, green beans cooked in butter, white rice; Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach

Day 4:

 white bread, boiled eggs with mayonnaise, avocado; creamy peanut butter on white bread with slices of ripe banana and apple compote; Boiled chicken, tomato sauce and cheese stuffed with boiled sweet potatoes (don't eat the skin)

Day 5:

 apple juice, white English muffin, orange juice without pulp; Egg salad with mayonnaise, white bread and peeled grapes. Minestrone soup made with white pasta, peeled boiled vegetables, canned tomato sauce, and white buttered bread

Day6:

 white flour pancakes, boiled and drained berries, ripe bananas, yogurt. white tortillas, cooked beef, cheese, diced tomatoes, and sour cream; Tuna casserole with egg whites, cream, boiled peeled carrots, mayonnaise and sauteed asparagus tips.

Day 7:

 Scrambled eggs, fried asparagus, peeled and mashed sweet potatoes. Sweet potato cream, sauteed spinach, and white bread. Chicken soup with boiled potatoes, carrots, white rolls and boiled broccoli

What can you eat

The main foods to eat in a low-residue diet include those that are generally easy to digest. In this diet, you can eat fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy products, meat, oils, spices and selected drinks. Foods that are difficult to digest or that are high in fiber (whole grains, raw vegetables, beans, lentils, etc.) are not allowed on a low-residue diet.

It can be difficult to know what to eat on a low-residue diet because most food groups are allowed, but there are restrictions within each food group. There are certain criteria to help understand what is allowed on a low-residue diet.

refined grains

Choose refined grains over whole grains.

• White rice
• white bread
• refined paste
• luxury cookies
• Fruits and vegetables

Tubers are recommended over cruciferous vegetables because they are easier to digest. Make sure the vegetables are well cooked. Always peel fruits and vegetables and remove seeds.

• potatoes
• Carrots
• Seedless Pumpkin
• Asparagus types
• handhold
• mushroom
• tomato sauce
• Attorney
• ripe banana
• cantaloupe
• Peeled seedless grapes
• Canned and cooked fruits and vegetables without the skin
• juice without pulp
• Dairy products

Although dairy products are allowed, they should be consumed in moderation as milk can trigger certain digestive symptoms.

• milk
• cheese
• Yogurt
• Protein rich foods

When following a low-residue diet, it is important to eat enough calories because foods may contain different nutrients than your usual diet. Choose foods that have more calories but less fiber. make sure i