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*Reduce or eliminate [[high-fiber foods]]: High-fiber foods, such as [[whole grains]], fruits, and [[vegetables]], can be difficult to digest and can promote inflammation in the digestive system. Start by lowering or eliminating high-fiber items from your [[diet]], then reintroduce them gradually when your digestive [[health]] improves. | *Reduce or eliminate [[high-fiber foods]]: High-fiber foods, such as [[whole grains]], fruits, and [[vegetables]], can be difficult to digest and can promote inflammation in the digestive system. Start by lowering or eliminating high-fiber items from your [[diet]], then reintroduce them gradually when your digestive [[health]] improves. | ||
*Concentrate on [[lean protein]]: Lean protein, such as [[chicken, turkey, fish, and tofu]], can supply important [[nutrients]] and is easier to digest than [[fatty meats]]. Avoid [[high-fat foods]], such as [[beef and pork]], as they can be difficult to digest and can promote inflammation in the digestive system. | *Concentrate on [[lean protein]]: Lean protein, such as [[chicken]], turkey, fish, and [[tofu]], can supply important [[nutrients]] and is easier to digest than [[fatty meats]]. Avoid [[high-fat foods]], such as [[beef and pork]], as they can be difficult to digest and can promote inflammation in the digestive system. | ||
*Consume [[fruits and vegetables]] that have been [[cooked or pureed]]. Fruits and vegetables can be difficult to digest, particularly when they are [[fresh]] or have a [[rough texture]]. To make them easier to digest, [[boil or purée]] them until they are [[smooth]]. | *Consume [[fruits and vegetables]] that have been [[cooked or pureed]]. Fruits and vegetables can be difficult to digest, particularly when they are [[fresh]] or have a [[rough texture]]. To make them easier to digest, [[boil or purée]] them until they are [[smooth]]. | ||
*[[Dairy products, such as milk, cheese, and yogurt]], can be difficult to digest for some [[persons]] and might promote [[inflammation]] in the [[digestive tract]]. Limit dairy products or avoid them altogether, and opt for alternate sources of [[calcium]], such as [[fortified plant-based milks]]. | *[[Dairy products]], such as milk, cheese, and [[yogurt]], can be difficult to digest for some [[persons]] and might promote [[inflammation]] in the [[digestive tract]]. Limit dairy products or avoid them altogether, and opt for alternate sources of [[calcium]], such as [[fortified plant-based milks]]. | ||
*Include simple carbohydrates: [[Simple carbohydrates, such as white rice, potatoes, and bread]], can provide [[rapid energy]] and can be readily digested. Avoid [[complex carbs, such as whole grains]], as they can be difficult to digest and can promote inflammation in the digestive system. | *Include simple carbohydrates: [[Simple carbohydrates]], such as white rice, potatoes, and [[bread]], can provide [[rapid energy]] and can be readily digested. Avoid [[complex carbs]], such as [[whole grains]], as they can be difficult to digest and can promote inflammation in the digestive system. | ||
*[[Spicy, greasy, and fried foods]] are difficult to digest and can [[exacerbate inflammation]] in the digestive tract. Avoid these [[foods]] or consume them in tiny amounts, and choose milder, blander options instead. | *[[Spicy, greasy, and fried foods]] are difficult to digest and can [[exacerbate inflammation]] in the digestive tract. Avoid these [[foods]] or consume them in tiny amounts, and choose milder, blander options instead. | ||
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