What is a Low Fiber Diet?

A low fiber diet (sometimes called low residue diet) can be detrimental to your health if you do not suffer from a serious condition, but it is recommended for:

- Early stages of labour
- Bowel inflammation
- Diverticulitis
- Chemotherapy
- Chron's disease
- Ulcerative colitis

It's particularly recommended during flare-ups to ease the stress on the body.

It can also be used after an operation to reduce the frequency and volume of your stools. The general consensus is that this diet should contain less than 10-15 grams of fiber per day.

I do not recommend that you use this diet for long periods of time since it severely reduces the intake of healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables and beans. This can lead to a deficiency in many vitamins and minerals.

Note that there are differences between a low residue diet and a low fiber diet. A low residue diet is often more restrictive, for more information go to my article on low residue diet.

You can also have a look at my list of high fiber foods for a complete view of what high fiber foods you should avoid while on this diet.

What to Eat

Here's a list of foods you can eat if you're aiming low. Remember that the more organic, grass-fed, and natural the products, the better it is for you and your body.

Grain products:

• White bread, buns and bagels
• Refined pasta, cereals and noodles
• White rice

Fruits & Vegetables:

• Well-cooked vegetables without skin
• Some fresh fruits without peels or seeds
• Well-cooked fruits
• Pulp free fruit juices

Meat & Related Foods:

• Fish
• Poultry
• Eggs
• Very small amount of dairy products such as milk, yoghurt and cottage cheese

What to Avoid

For you to get an even clearer perspective, here's a short list on what foods you should avoid:

• Caffeine
• Legumes (beans, lentils etc)
• Nuts and seeds
• Popcorn
• Raw and dried fruits
• Strong cheeses
• Vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and kale
• Whole-grains

Recommended

One of the best ways to keep your body clean, healthy, and functioning properly is to do a colon cleanse.

Colon cleanses can be done by just eating a strict healthy diet, or going on a juice fast.

You can also buy a professionally formulated herbal colon cleanse, which has been formulated to effectively and safely eliminate constipation, toxins, and clean your body..

I've done a lot of research on the best colon cleansers, and I have to say, there are a lot of bad ones out there. The one I think is best - and that I recommend - is DrFloras colon cleanse.

They even offer a long money-back guarantee in case it doesn't work for you.

I'm very careful with what I recommend. I only recommend products that are 100% natural, safe, and effective, which is why I really like DrFloras.