High residue diet
A high residue diet is a diet high in dietary fiber, which aids in normal bowel movement.[1]
Health effects[edit]
A high fiber diet appears to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary artery disease.[2]
General guidelines[edit]
Women should aim for at least 21 to 25 grams of fiber daily. Men should try for 30 to 38 grams daily.[3]
Foods to include[edit]
High fiber foods include whole grain breads and cereals, vegetables and fruits (especially dried fruits such as apricots, prunes and raisins).[1]
Foods to avoid[edit]
Processed foods such as white bread and canned fruit and vegetables should be avoided.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Frey, Rita; Shearer-Cooper, Lisa Anne (1985). Introduction to nursing assisting: building language skills. Cengage Learning. p. 285. ISBN 978-0-8273-6233-8. Search this book on
- ↑ Threapleton, D. E.; Greenwood, D. C.; Evans, C. E. L.; Cleghorn, C. L.; Nykjaer, C.; Woodhead, C.; Cade, J. E.; Gale, C. P.; Burley, V. J. (19 December 2013). "Dietary fibre intake and risk of cardiovascular disease: systematic review and meta-analysis". BMJ. 347 (dec19 2): f6879–f6879. doi:10.1136/bmj.f6879. PMC 3898422. PMID 24355537.
- ↑ "High Fiber Diet". Mayo Clinic. August 15, 2009. Retrieved 11 October 2011
External links[edit]
- List of foods in a High Residue Diet livestrong.com
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