bland diet

Question
I have been placed on a bland diet for an ulcer. I have been told no red or black pepper, no chili, no acidic foods. What kind of herbs, spices and condiments can I eat? And do you know of a bland diet cookbook?

Thanks,

JO

Answer
Hello Jo!

  I would recommend that you check out the following book:

The Doctor's Guide to Gastrointestinal Health: Preventing and Treating Acid Reflux, Ulcers, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Diverticulitis, Celiac Disease, Colon ... Pancreatitis, Cirrhosis, Hernias and more (Paperback)
by Paul, M.D. Miskovitz (Author), Marian Betancourt (Author)

You should be able to eat

   * Salt
   * Pepper
   * Mild flavorings
   * Most herbs
   * Ketchup, mustard and vinegar in moderation
   * All beverages as tolerated

You should also be able to eat:

Breads and Grains

     Whole-grain or enriched, seedless breads and grains:
         o Breads
         o Bagels
         o Tortillas
         o English muffins
         o Hamburger and hot dog buns
         o Dinner rolls
         o Pita bread
         o Cereals
   * Enriched rice
   * Enriched barley
   * Enriched noodles, spaghetti, macaroni, and other pastas
   * French toast, muffins, pancakes, and waffles made with low-fat ingredients
   * Low fat crackers

****

Vegetable

   * Fresh
   * Frozen
   * Canned

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Fruit

   * Fresh
   * Frozen
   * Canned
   * Fruit juice as tolerated

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Milk and Dairy Products

   * Low fat and non-fat milk and milk products
   * Cheese with less than 5 grams of fat per ounce
   * Plain mild cheeses
   * Low-fat and nonfat yogurt
   * Low-fat cottage cheese

****

Meat and Meat Substitutes

   * All lean meat:
         o Beef
         o Pork
         o Lamb
         o Veal
         o Poultry (without the skin)
   * All fresh, frozen, or canned fish packed in water
   * Crisp bacon
   * Lean ham
   * Eggs
   * Smooth peanut butter and nut butters
   * Soybean curd (tofu) and other meat substitutes
   * Dry beans and peas prepared without fat
   * Soups
   * Mildly seasoned meat stock or cream soups

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Fats (use sparingly)

   * Non-fat or low-fat dressings and mayonnaise
   * Non-fat or low fat salad dressings
   * Mildly flavored gravies and sauces
   * Light or low-fat margarine
   * Sugar
   * Syrup
   * Honey
   * Jelly
   * Seedless jam

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Snacks (use sparingly)

   * Hard candies
   * Marshmallows
   * Sherbet
   * Fruit ice
   * Gelatin
   * Angel food cake
   * Graham crackers
   * Pretzels (soft or hard)
   * Rice cakes

**** Hope this helps.  

George Rapitis, MS
www.juiceblend.com  

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