Fast Focus on Fibre
By: Ruth Kander, Dietitian Bsc (Hons) SRD
Fibre is a part of food that is not digested well. It is usually in the skins of fruits, vegetables and whole grains i.e. bran. If you wish to follow a low fibre diet and feel it would be of benefit then ask your GP or consultant gastroenterologist.
| TO HAVE: | AVOID: |
|---|---|
| Breads and crackers | |
| All white varieties | All those with whole grains, nuts, seeds and dried fruits |
| Cereals | |
| Low fibre cereals such as; Cornflakes, Rice Krispies, Cocopops, Frosties | All high fibre cereals such as Weetabix, Shreddies any whole grains with nuts and or dried fruits |
| Cakes and biscuits | |
| All plain white flour biscuits | All those with dried fruits or nuts |
| Potatoes | |
| Peeled cooked, mashed, roasted or chipped potatoes | Any potatoes cooked with skin |
| White pasta, rice, noodles, couscous | Brown pasta, brown rice and wild rice |
| Fruits | |
| All fruits must be peeled and preferably cooked. No piths Melon, mango, pineapple, peeled apple/pear/nectarine/peach/plum, banana Tinned fruits; fruit cocktail, lychee, apple | Skins and seeds of fruits such as; strawberries, raspberries, blackcurrants, passion fruit, grapes |
| Vegetables | |
| Peeled and cooked vegetables with no tough or stringy parts. For example; peeled and cooked parsnip, swede, carrot, butternut squash, pumpkin, sweet potato Well boiled broccoli (flower parts only) and cauliflower | Stalks and skins of vegetables, peas, sweetcorn, green beans, mange tout, sugar snap peas, onions, brussel sprouts, cabbage, mushrooms, salad vegetables |
| Meat, fish and alternatives | |
| All meat, fish, chicken, eggs and Tofu | Beans, lentils, nuts, quorn |
| Dairy Foods | |
| All dairy foods are acceptable EXCEPT those yoghurts with wholegrain cereals |
About the author
Ruth Kander Bsc (Hons) SRD
Dietitian
Ruth has 18 years experience as a dietitian in the NHS and 10 years in the freelance sector. She has covered many clinical areas but her specialist area in nephrology.
Ruth currently works as a dietitian at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and also has a freelance practice. She has won a number of awards; Development of a training pack for nurses in nutrition, The British Dietetic Association Elizabeth Washington award for online doctors nutrition education, an award for dedicated patient care at Imperial College Healthcare NHS trust, the Star awards and the Full Monty award at Cambian Healthcare for dietetic service.
Mobile: 07780 671006
Email: ruth@yourdietmatters.com