Low Residue Diet - E-book - ePub

Foods that are high in fiber, especially "roughage, " tend to leave behind some plant particles in your colon that can't be digested. This undigested matter mostly comes from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, though dairy products can also leave residue behind. These leftovers don't usually present a problem. In fact, it's the residue that helps keep stools bulky and moving through the intestines.
However, in situations when your bowel needs to be slowed down to allow for healing-for example, if you have digestive disorder such as diverticulitis or experience bowel-related complications from radiation treatment-adjusting your diet is the primary solution. When you eat low-fiber foods, your intestines don't need to work as hard because little, if any, undigested material is left behind. With less waste to get rid of, you will have fewer bowel movements.
These foods are also less likely to stimulate contractions of the intestines (peristalsis). Scroll up, click on ''Buy Now with 1-click'' and Get your Copy Now