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(Created page with "A bland diet is a type of diet that is frequently recommended for those with digestive difficulties such as ulcers, heartburn, nausea, or diarrhea. The purpose of a bland diet is to reduce irritation and inflammation in the digestive system, allowing it to repair and recover. A typical bland diet consists of foods that are simple to digest, low in fiber, and soft on the digestive system. ==step-by-step guide to creating a bland diet== *Reduce...") |
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==step-by-step guide to creating a bland diet== | ==step-by-step guide to creating a bland diet== | ||
*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 | *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. | ||
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*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 | *[[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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