Breakfast Cereals
	RECOMMEND		AVOID
	Cream of wheat, grits, oatmeal, ready-to-eat cereals from corn, rice or white flour		Rolled wheat and other whole grain cooked cereals, ready-to-eat whole grain, oat and bran cereals including bran flakes, granola, grape nuts, oat bran and wheat germ
	Dessert
	RECOMMEND		AVOID
	Fruit and vegetable pies without skins or seeds, eggs, apple, pumpkins, banana, all other except those excluded		Cakes, pies, cookies, pudding containing dried fruit, fruit skins or seeds, coconut, nuts, and seeds
	Fats
	RECOMMEND		AVOID
	Bacon, butter, cream, cream substitute, margarine, mayonnaise, oils, shortening, salad dressing and sour cream		Nuts and seeds
	Fruit Juices
	RECOMMEND		AVOID
	All		None
	Fruits
	RECOMMEND		AVOID
	Berries, applesauce, canned peeled apricots, royal cherries, peeled citrus section, peaches, pears, peeled plums, fruit mix without grapes pineapples		All fresh fruits except bananas and soft fresh fruit from which the peel and seed have been removed
	Meats, Fish, Poultry, Cheese, Eggs
	RECOMMEND		AVOID
	All		None
	Legumes
	RECOMMEND		AVOID
	None		All legumes, including chickpeas, lima beans, black-eyed peas, kidney beans, pinto beans, etc., peanut butter and baked beans
	Soups
	RECOMMEND		AVOID
	Meat, rice, noodle soups, soups made from allowed vegetables		Minestone soup, beans, peas, lentil soups
	Sugars and Sweets
	RECOMMEND		AVOID
	All except those containing cranberry sauce or seedless		Candy containing fruits, nuts, or coconut; jam, marmalade, relishes containing seeds or skins

Planning the Diet

Refer to this chart to estimate fiber per serving in grams. The low-residue diet allows 10 grams per day.

	Meats, Fish, Poultry, Eggs
	GRAMS PER SERVING		ALLOWANCE
	0.0		Not restricted
	Milk and Products Containing Milk
	GRAMS PER SERVING		ALLOWANCE
	0.0		Not restricted
	Bread and Cereal, White or Refined Bread and Cereal
	GRAMS PER SERVING		ALLOWANCE
	0.5		Not restricted
	Fruits and Vegetables, Legumes, Nuts and Seeds
	GRAMS PER SERVING		ALLOWANCE
	Omitted		None
	Vegetables and Fruits with Hull, Skin and Seeds
	GRAMS PER SERVING		ALLOWANCE
	Omitted		None
	Other Fruits and Vegetables (including vegetable soup and dessert made from allowed fruits and vegetables)
	GRAMS PER SERVING		ALLOWANCE
	<2.0		3-6 servings
	Fruit Juices
	GRAMS PER SERVING		ALLOWANCE
	0.0		Not restricted
	The 2 grams per serving guideline for vegetables is arbitrary and is intended only to assist your dietitian in the meal process.

Sample Low-Residue Menu

	Breakfast		Lunch		Dinner
	• Orange juice • Grits • Soft-cooked egg • White toast • Margarine • Grape jelly • Milk • Coffee		• Chicken rice soup • Roast beef sandwich • Mayonnaise • Tomato juice • Orange sherbert • Coffee or tea • Sugar		• Baked chicken with gravy • Whipped potato • Green beans • Dinner roll • Margarine • Canned peaches • Milk
	The above sample diet totals less than 10 grams of fiber.

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