
Hot cereals - Oatmeal, Cream of Rice, Cream of Wheat, Farina and GritsĬhoose cereals that have less than 2 grams of fiber per serving

*Peel, seed and cook vegetables until they are softīread products made with refined white flourĬold cereals - Rice Krispies, Corn Flakes, Cheerios, Special K, Golden Grahams, Rice and Corn Chex Other vegetables that are not listed to stay away from, like: A low fiber diet helps with diarrhea because it will not stimulate (rev up) your bowels as much and it will be easier to digest.īroccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, corn, peas, peppers, radishes, and spinach A low fiber diet means you only eat about 10 grams of fiber a day. If you have diarrhea, you should follow a low fiber diet. Too much fiber in your diet will make diarrhea worse. If you have had radiation therapy or chemotherapy, you may have diarrhea as a side effect. You can find the grams of fiber listed on the labels of the foods you eat. Most people should take in at least 25 grams of dietary fiber a day to make sure you have good bowel health. The fiber in food gives you the roughage or bulk that helps your bowels move and push stool through. O-Pro: Portal for Oncology Professionals.Distress Screening Response Tools (DSRT).OncoPilot: Navigating the Cancer Journeyįind resources & tools for oncology healthcare professionals.Managing Practical and Emotional Concerns.

