Patient/caregiver was educated on indications for high residue diet as follows: Obesity: Fiber is poorly digested and unabsorbed portion of the diet that remains in the stomach & intestines and is eliminated from the body in stool. Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water, but absorbs the fluid in the stomach, and swells in size. By swelling in the stomach and occupying the space, insoluble fiber can make you feel full longer. Soluble fiber dissolves [...]
Patient/caregiver was educated on indications for high residue diet as follows: Residue is poorly digested & undigested portion of the diet that turns into stool and is eliminated from the body. Fiber, being poorly digested by human body, forms a significant part of residue. Irregular bowel movements: By absorption of water and swelling in size, insoluble fiber helps add bulk to the stool and turn the stool slightly solid. By forming gel with water, soluble [...]
Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to plan for low residue diet recommendation as follows: Fresh whole fruit is a rich source of fiber and other nutrients and can significantly contribute to high fiber intake. Try having fruit juices and avoid having fresh whole fruits, such as, oranges, bananas, pears, plums, apples, peaches, and berries as skin of fruits is very rich in fiber. While picking fruit juices, choosing the juices without pulp or low on [...]
Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to plan for low residue diet recommendation as follows: While having canned soup, do not add any freshly cut or frozen vegetables to the soup, such as, carrots, peas, green beans, cauliflower chunks, and potatoes. Soup as such is poor in fiber and adding vegetables to it can turn the soup fiber rich. While eating vegetables such as potatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, squash, carrots, beets, and eggplant, peel the vegetables of [...]
Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to plan for low residue diet recommendation as follows: Residue is poorly digested & undigested portion of the diet that turns into stool and is eliminated from the body. Fiber, being poorly digested by human body, forms a significant part of residue. Fiber is a complex carbohydrate and is an essential component of diet. It is majorly found in plants and plant products. Avoid having more of whole fresh fruits, [...]