Publisher's Synopsis
The high residue diet is often prescribed for the treatment of constipation, diverticular disease during non-acute phase, colic and irritable colon may respond to moderate increases in fiber. The high residue has been suggested. Emphasis should be placed on high fiber breads and cereals such as whole grain, whole wheat products, brown rice, and grain products containing other high fiber foods such as dried fruits. The American Dietetic Association recommends 25 to 30 grams of fiber be consumed daily. The patient placed on this diet should be discouraged from eating an excessive amount of refined, concentrated carbohydrates because they produce an effect similar to the dumping syndrome. This book contain numerous recipes and meal plan on High Residue Diet.
