High fibre diet

High fibre diet

DEFINITION
The aim of the High Fibre Diet is to provide 25-35g dietary
fibre from a mixture of sources, both soluble and insoluble. It is
useful for the following conditions: constipation, diverticular
disease, varicose veins, hiatus hernia and to minimise the risk of
bowel cancer.
DIET SHOULD BE HIGH IN
  • Wholegrain foods (e.g. bran cereals, which are high in dietary
    fibre) and breads (e.g. whole wheat grain breads).
  • Legumes (baked beans, cooked dried beans, cooked kidney beans,
    cooked lentils).
  • Fresh fruit (e.g. apples, banana, orange, pear, prunes,
    raisins, raspberries, strawberries) with skin and pulp intact.
  • Dried or stewed fruits (e.g. prunes, apricots, raisins).
  • Root vegetables (e.g. carrots, turnips, potatoes).
  • Raw or fresh vegetables (e.g. cabbage).
SAMPLE MEAL PLAN
The following diet has been suggested:
BREAKFAST
  1. 1/2 grapefruit.
  2. 3/4 cup rolled oats porridge with 2 tablespoons raisins.
  3. 2 slices whole wheat toast with jam.
  4. 1 cup skimmed milk.
  5. Coffee or tea if desired.
MORNING TEA
  1. 1 rolled oats cookie
  2. Water
LUNCH
  1. 1 cup vegetable soup.
  2. 1 lean hamburger patty on multi grain bun with 2 slices of
    tomato and lettuce.
  3. 1/2 cup baked beans.
  4. Apple.
  5. 1 cup skimmed milk.
AFTERNOON TEA
  1. Bran muffin if desired.
  2. 1/2 cup orange juice.
DINNER
  1. 90g broiled chicken
  2. 1/2 cup brown rice.
  3. 1/2 cup broccoli with cheese sauce.
  4. Salad comprising 1 cup lettuce, 1/8 cup cucumber, 1/2 tomato,
    1/8 cup bean sprouts and 1 tablespoon salad dressing.
  5. 1 slice pumpernickel bread.
  6. 1/2 cup strawberries with 1/2 cup plain low-fat yoghurt.
  7. 1 cup skimmed milk.
NOTES
  1. Drink at least 6 cups of water of liquids (e.g. fruit or
    vegetable juices) each day.
  2. Eat slowly, chewing your food thoroughly.
  3. Eat meals at regular intervals.