High Fiber Diet

General Instructions:

• Adequate water intake is crucial. Aim for 3 L per day to avoid constipation
• Physical exercise is important for your gut health. A 30-40 minutes daily walk will do it
• Gradual increase in your fiber intake after surgery is recommended
• Focus on high fiber food items especially whole fruits and vegetables
• Include fibers in every meal during the day. This can be done through adding spinach to your omelet, fruits to your breakfast bowel, and apples to your salad.
• Reduce consumption of processed food items, dairy products, and red meats
• You can use the concept of “My Plate” to help you guarantee the intake of your required fiber

Food items that are high in fibers include:

• Whole grains such as whole wheat bread and pasta, brown rice, and oats
• Vegetables with high water content such as cucumber, lettuce, celery, and capsicum. Also the green leafy vegetables like spinach, kale, and broccoli
• Colored fruits like strawberries and blueberries, in addition to apples, grapes, and pears
• Dried fruits such as dates, raisins, dried figs, apricot, and prunes
• Raw nuts like almonds and walnuts

All legumes such as beans, lentil, fava beans, and chickpeas

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