High Fiber Diet
This diet furnishes adequate amounts of all the essential
nutrients needed by the body and a very liberal fiber (roughage)
content. Roughage is indigestible fiber found in fruits,
vegetables, and whole grain cereals. It provides bulk to
the large intestine and, accompanied by an adequate fluid
intake, is a stimulant to elimination. Regular eating and
elimination habits are vital to good health.
General Instructions
Drink at least 8-10 glasses of liquids
perday, preferrably water. If you must drink soft drinks,
make them diet drinks.
Eat slowly and chew your food thoroughly.
Take some exercise daily, if permitted by your physician.
Walking is particularly good.
Diet Instructions
Fruits
- Use all fruits and juices liberally (fresh, cooked, dried
or canned). Eat raw fruit with skins when possible. Have
at least four servings of fruit daily including a citrus
fruit and a stewed or dried fruit. Avoid seeds of fruits
(berries, figs, grapes, mangoes, tomatoes).
Vegetables - Use all vegetables
liberally. Green leafy vegetables, such as cabbage, spinach,
lettuce, broccoli, and other greens are particularly good.
Potato - As desired. Served
baked frequently and eat the skin. Other starchy foods such
as rice, macaroni, etc., may be occasionally substituted.
Meat, Fish & Poultry
- One or two servings daily.
Egg - One daily if desired.
Milk - Include at least
one-half (1/2) pint daily. Whole milk, skimmed, or buttermilk
may be used.
Cereals - Use whole grain
breads and cereals such as bran, bran flakes, Grapenut Flakes
®, puffed wheat and rice, oatmeal,
Wheaties ® etc., as much as possible.
Refined breads and cereals are not restricted. However,
they do not contain the bulk necessary for this diet.
Sugars, Sweets - Use very
moderately. Depend upon fruit as dessert.
Fats - Use butter or margarine
as desired. Oil or dressing on salads as desired. Fried
foods may be used in moderation.
Snacks - Keep to a minimum.
Avoid popcorn and nuts.
Sample Menu
Breakfast
Orange Juice, 4 ounces
Stewed Fruit
Scrambled Eggs
Whole Wheat Toast
(with Butter or Jelly)
Milk - Sugar
Coffee or Tea
Lunch
Vegetable Soup
Fresh Fruit Plate with
Shredded Wheat
Cottage Cheese
Whole Wheat Toast
Butter
Coffee or Tea |
Dinner
Large glass of Tomato Juice
Roast Beef
Baked Potato with Skin
Buttered Spinach
Raw Vegetable Salad
Baked Apple with Skin
Coffee or Tea
Bedtime
1 glass of Milk
Stewed Fruit |
