Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to plan for high residue diet recommendation as follows: Incorporate more nuts & seeds, such as, walnuts, pecans, almonds, chia seeds, flax seeds, and sesame seeds into your diet plan, as they are a good source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats. Try eating them raw or roasted and avoid the flavored or salted varieties, as they carry unhealthy & unwanted calories. Having more of non-starchy vegetables that are particularly [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to plan for high residue diet recommendation as follows: While having canned soup, you can add some 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 adding potatoes, you can choose to add the potatoes with skin on, as the skin is [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to plan for high 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. Include more of whole fresh fruits, non-starchy [...]

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 [...]