Low-Residue Diet Helps Colitis Severe flare ups are the greatest challenge for people living with Colitis, however, here are a few suggestions that can be very helpful in reducing trauma to the bowel and, therefore, allowing the bowel to heal. One option is a low-residue diet, designed to reduce the amount of dietary fiber and residue producing foods that go through the digestive system and may irritate the bowel. Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate found in plants that cannot be readily digested by the body. Residue is the undigested remains of fiber and food that goes into the stool. The goal of a low-residue diet for people with IBD is to limit total fiber consumption to less than 10-15 grams of fiber per day. To achieve that, avoid foods that make the bowel work more, like beans and legumes, whole grains, and most raw fruits and vegetables. It was noted that, long-term use of restrictive diets, like the low-residue diet, could increase the risk of nutrient deficiencies, or not getting enough of the nutrients the body needs to function on a daily basis. Here’s an idea, consider making The Garden Trio a part of your daily diet. The Garden Trio is comprised of Barley, Beets, and Carrots. These whole food concentrated powders deliver high density nutrients without the fiber or residue. Thereby decreasing the risk of nutrient deficiencies, severe flare ups and the digestive system and bowel receive the healing benefits of Chlorophyll. Next, keep your PrepZymes on hand because the benefits of digestive enzymes go way beyond digestion of food and assimilation of nutrients.
Posted on: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 18:16:43 +0000
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