Information

MilkCaseinLegumeFood gums from the legume family
CaseinateAcacia gum
Casein hydrolysateArabic gum
OMS (dried milk solids)Carob
LactalbuminHaraya gum
Milk solid pastesLocust bean gum
Sweetended condensed milkTragacanth
Whey or Whey solids
SoySoy concentrate
EggAlbuminSoy protein
Dried egg solidsSoya flour
GlobulinTVP (textured vegetable protein)
OvomucinVegetable protein concentrate
OvomucoldHydrolyzed vegetable protein
Ovoglobulin
LivetinGliadinHVP (hydrolyzed vegetable protein)
VitellinSoy sauce, soy sauce solids
Malt flavorings
CornCorn SolidsNatural flavorings
Cornstarch
Corn Syrup
Vegetable starch
Dextrose
Glucose
Corn oil
Corn Alcohol
Corn Sugar
Food starch-modified

Breakfast

Cereal1/2 cup
Egg1
Gluten Free Toast1 slice
Butter or Margarine1 tsp.
Jelly1 tsp.
Sugar2 tsp.
Milk Beverage1/2 cup

Lunch

Broth1/2 cup
Meat or substitute2 oz.
Potato or substitute1/2 cup
Vegetable1/2 cup
Salad3/4 cup
Salad Dressing1 Tbsp.
Bread1 slice
Butter or Margarine1 tsp.
Fruit1/2 cup
Milk1 cup
Sugar Beverage1 tsp.

Dinner

Fruit Juice1/2 cup
Meat or substitute2 oz.
Potato or substitute1/2 cup
Vegetable1/2 cup
Salad3/4 cup
Salad Dressing1 Tbsp.
Bread1 slice
Butter or Margarine1 tsp.
Fruit1/2 cup
Milk1 cup
Sugar Beverage1 tsp.
Dessert1/2 cup

Gluten-Induced Enteropathy Common Ingredient List

The following ingredients are frequently listed on product labels. Patients should be advised to check the sources of these ingredients. Those from wheat, rye, oat or barley sources must be excluded from the diet.

IngredientPermitted
1. Hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) 
texturized vegetable protein (TVP)
Only those from soy or corn
2. Flour or cereal productsThose from rice, corn, potato, soy tapioca and arrowroot
3. Vegetable proteinSoy or corn
4. Malt or malt flavoringThose derived from corn
5. Modified starch or modified food starchArrowroot, corn, potato, tapioca, maize
6. Vegetable gumCarob or locust bean; cellulose or sugar 
gum; gum acacia, arabic tragacanth or xanthan
7. Soy sauce, soy sauce solidThose without wheat
8. Monoglycerides or diglyceridesThose using a gliadin-free carrier
9. Monosodium glutamateUSA domestic-made brands, derived from Sugar beets

High Gas Producers
Beans Bread
CabbagePasta
Brussel SproutsOther Wheat Products
CornOats
PotatoesProcessed Bran
Low Gas Producers
Rice (white)Bananas
Citrus FruitsGrapes
Hard CheeseMeats
EggsPeanut Butter
Noncarbonated DrinksSugar Containing Beverages
SaccharineUnprocessed Bran

 This diet provides fluids that leaves little residue and are easily absorbed with minimal digestive activity. This diet is inadequate in all essential nutrients and is recommended only if clear liquids are temporarily needed. No red or purple liquids should be consumed! 

Food GroupFoods AllowedFoods to Avoid
Milk & Beverages No bright red or dark purple liquidsTea (decaffeinated or regular), carbonated beverages, fruit flavored drinksMilk, milk drinks
Meats & Meat substitutesNONEALL
VegetablesNONEALL
Fruits & Fruit juicesStrained fruit juices: apple, white grape, lemonadeFruit juices with unstrained fruit
Grains & StarchesNONEALL
Soups (no noodles, rice, veggies, meat)Clear broth, consomméAll others
DessertsClear flavored gelatin, popsicles (no bright reds or dark purple flavors)All others
FatsNONEALL
MiscellaneousSugar, honey, syrup, clear hard candy, saltAll others
BreakfastLunchDinner
4 oz. White grape juice4 oz. Apple Juice4 oz. Lemonade
6 oz. Clear broth6 oz. Clear broth6 oz. Clear broth
Jell-OJell-OJell-O
TeaTeaTea
*Plain only, no fruit or toppings

Low Fiber-Low Residue Diet (4-10 Grams Fiber)

Purpose

Dietary fiber is the undigestible part of plants that maintains the structure of the plant. Dietary fiber includes cellulose, hemicel­lulose, polysaccharides, pectins, gums, mucilages, and lignins. Although they are chemically unrelated, they all resist digestion by the human body. It is this resistance that makes these fibers important in both the nor­mal functioning and in disorders of the large intestine or colon.

In certain medical conditions, it is important to restrict fiber. These include acute or subacute diverticulitis and the acute phas­es of certain inflammatory condi­tions of the bowel-ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease. After some types of intestinal surgery, a low fiber, low residue diet may be used as a transition to a regular diet. A low-fiber diet may also be used for a period of time after a colostomy or ileostomy is performed.

Nutrition Facts

Depending upon individual food selection, the Low Fiber, Low Residue Diet is adequate in all nutrients (National Research Council’s Recommended Dietary Allowance). If the diet must be strict and followed over a long period of time, the intake of fruits and vegetables may not be adequate, and/or on a low residue diet, there may not be enough calcium included. In these cases, a multivitamin supplement or liquid nutritional supplement may be needed.

Special Considerations

If a low fiber or low residue diet results in abdominal cramps or discomfort, notify the dietitian or physician immediately.

Group Recommend Avoid
Milk & milk products (2 or more cups daily) all milk products Low Residue Diet only 2 cups daily of all milk products
Vegetables (2 servings daily) 1 serving = 1/2 cup vegetable juice without pulp; the following cooked vegetables: yellow squash (without seeds), green beans, wax beans, spinach, pumpkin, eggplant, potatoes without skin, asparagus, beets, carrots; tomato sauce and paste vegetable juices with pulp, raw vegetables, cooked vegetables not on Recommend list
Fruits (2-3 servings daily) 1 serving = 1/2 cup fruit-juices without pulp, canned fruit except pineapple, ripe bananas, melons, peeled and cooked apples, orange and grapefruit without the membrane fruit-juices with pulp, canned pineapple, fresh fruit except those on Recommend list, prunes, prune juice, dried fruit, jam, marmalade
Starches-Bread & Grains (4 or more servings daily) bread and cereals mode from refined flours, pasta, white rice, saltines, tapioca whole-grain breads, cereals, rice, pasta; bran cereal; oatmeal
Meat & meat substitutes (5 to 6 oz daily) meat, poultry, eggs, seafood, cottage cheese, other mildly flavored cheeses chunky peanut butter, nuts, seeds, dried beans, dried peas, tough gristly meats, hot dogs, sausage, sardines, fried meats, strongly flavored cheeses
Fats & oils all oils, margarine, butter coconut, fats used for deep frying
Sweets & desserts (servings depend on caloric needs) all not on avoid list desserts containing nuts, coconut, raisins, seeds
Miscellaneous all not on avoid list popcorn, pickles, horseradish, relish

Certain foods relax the valve at the lower end of the esophagus, (swallowing tube) allowing acid to seep into the tube. Other foods stimulate excess acid production in the stomach. Still others contain acid to start with. If you are prone to acid reflux or gastritis, here is a list of foods you do not want to eat.

The following recommendations may be helpful in reducing symptoms:

  • Limit Alcohol 
  • Fried or fatty food (such as french fries and other fast-food items)
  • Sodas 
  • Chocolate, caffeine, and any food or beverage containing either (for example, chocolate or coffee ice cream, candy bars, cupcakes) 
  • Citrus fruits or juices (for example, orange, lemon, lime, or pineapple) 
  • Coffee and tea (both decaffeinated and those with caffeine) 
  • Garlic and onions 
  • Mints in any form, including tea, gum, jelly, candies, and breath fresheners 
  • Spicy foods (for example, Mexican, Chinese, Japanese) 
  • Tomatoes or Tomato sauce 
  • Whole milk and whole-milk dairy products, choose fat free or low fat dairy 
  • Spices (for example, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder) 
  • Vinegar or salad dressing 

*WHEN IN DOUBT, DO NOT EAT IT!!

Also, make these lifestyle changes:

  • Reduce your portions at mealtime (less food in your stomach may mean less chance of acid reflux) 
  • Do not eat or drink anything 2-3 hours before bedtime. 
  • Lose excess weight if you are overweight, it may lessen your symptoms 
  • Quit smoking (smoking weakens the valve between the esophagus and the stomach, increasing the chance for reflux) 
  • Raise the head of your bed with 6-inch blocks; gravity will help minimize reflux of stomach contents in the esophagus (Note: Do not use extra pillows to elevate your head…this can increase pressure on your abdomen) 
  • Avoid tight clothing and belts