High Fiber Diet
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High Fiber Diet
Indications: In treatment of diverticulosis, colonic polyps, high cholesterol, and irritable bowel syndrome
Goal: 20-35gm fiber/day
Recommended Foods:
Bran cereals (All-Bran, 100% Bran, Raisin Bran) (1 cup=8-24g fiber)
Oatmeal (3/4 cup=1.6g fiber)
Whole wheat bread (1 slice=1.4g fiber)
Lowfat bran muffins (2.5g fiber/ea)
Dried or stewed fruits (prunes, raisins, apricots) (1/4 cup=2-3g fiber)
Root vegetables (carrots, turnips, potatoes) (1/2 cup=2g fiber)
Raw or fresh vegetables (cabbage, peas, corn, broccoli, brussel sprouts, potatoes with the skin, spinach) (1/2 cup=2-3g fiber)
Lettuce has very little fiber (1 cup=0.9g fiber)
Fruits (apples, bananas, oranges, grapefruit, pears, berries) (2-4 g/ea)
Beans (kidney, baked, navy, lentils) (1/2 cup = 4-9g fiber)
Foods to Avoid:
Fatty foods
Processed foods
For diverticulosis avoid nuts, popcorn, crunchy peanut butter, strawberries, whole tomatoes, rye, poppy and other large seeds
Helpful Hints:
Drink plenty of liquids, at least 8 cups of water or fluid a day
Eat your meals at regular intervals
Eat slowly and chew your food well
High Fiber Sample Menu
Breakfast
Coffee
Orange juice
Bran cereal with a banana
Nonfat milk
Whole wheat toast
Jelly, jam, or margarine
Lunch
Vegetable soup
Lean hamburger with tomato and lettuce
Multi-grain bun
Baked beans
Apple
Oatmeal cookie
Soft drink
Dinner
Spaghetti with tomato/meat or pesto-based sauce
Peas
Salad with lettuce, spinach, carrots, and bean sprouts
Salad dressing
French bread
Pear with skin
Snack
Low-fat bran muffin
Tea or coffee
Dr Scott Levenson and Dr Roger Kao may recommend special diets for your condition: