What foods are included in the residue-free diet

Many foods easily produce residue when eaten, which is determined by the characteristics of the food. Whether food easily produces residue is often an important issue, especially for people with poor stomachs. If you have a bad stomach, you should eat something soft and easy to digest. Food with no or little residue is the best choice. So, what foods does a residue-free diet include? Let’s take a closer look below.

A low-residue diet is also called a low-residue diet. Residue refers to any food component that cannot be digested and remains in the intestines to form stool. A low-residue diet refers to a diet that contains very little of the above-mentioned food ingredients and is easy for patients to digest and absorb. The main purpose of using a low-residue diet is to reduce the friction and stimulation of various food components that can become "residues" on the gastrointestinal mucosa, thereby slowing down intestinal peristalsis and reducing the frequency and amount of stool. As early as 1900, this diet was widely recommended for many gastrointestinal symptoms or diseases.

Dietary principles of a low-residue diet

Limit the amount of dietary fiber. Try to use less or no foods rich in dietary fiber, such as vegetables such as celery, leeks, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, fruits such as pineapples, coarse grains, whole beans, nuts such as walnuts, peanuts, almonds, etc., to reduce irritation to the intestinal wall and stimulate intestinal peristalsis and stool formation.

The amount of food you eat each time should not be too much; it is better to eat small and frequent meals. According to the patient's condition, give semi-liquid food with little residue or soft food with little residue, and switch to normal food in time.

Cooking method. First, the food you choose should be easy to digest; second, chop the food into small pieces and cook it thoroughly; avoid cooking methods such as frying or pan-frying; avoid using seasonings such as chili, pepper, and curry.