Low Fiber Foods List

Fiber is essential for the proper functioning of the digestive system. Fiber helps in the prevention and treatment of certain health related disorders like heart diseases, diabetes, colorectal cancer and disorders in the intestine related to digestion. But in some cases, our body is unable to digest some fibers (especially foods that have a high content of fiber like granola cereals, prunes and nuts) that are present in grains, vegetables and fruits. Some other high fiber foods are coconut, popcorn and peanuts that must be avoided. Eating high fiber foods can lead to indigestion and pain in the abdomen. So in order to avoid this discomfort, one must consume low fiber food as it limits the amount of undigested food material that passes through the large intestine before it is finally eliminated from the body. Low fiber food also helps reduce the stool bulk.

List of Healthy Low Fiber Foods

Including low fiber foods in the diet is essential as it helps in the proper digestion of food and does not exert too much pressure to the digestive system. A diet consisting of low fiber foods also fights against certain health related disorders like heart diseases, high cholesterol and obesity. People also follow a low fiber diet consisting of healthy foods when they suffer from diarrhea or cramping in the stomach. The content of fiber (of the foods in the list) is shown in 100 g per serving. The list also contains foods that can be taken by patients who have undergone colonoscopy.

Food Sources	Nutrient Value
Bread	2.34
White bread	2.45
Pita bread	2.18
Broccoli, cooked	3.25
Cauliflower, cooked or boiled	2.77
Potatoes (peeled), fried, oven heated or home prepared	2.78
Red cabbage, raw	2.12
Raw lettuce, romaine or cos	2.11
Asparagus, boiled or cooked	2.00
Asparagus, canned	1.65
Onions, cooked or boiled	1.35
Red tomatoes, ripe or raw	1.20
Tapioca	0.90
Pumpkin seeds and squash seed kernels	3.80
Sweet cherries	2.00
Pears	1.55
Peaches	1.50
Apples, without skin	1.25
Grapefruit	1.05
Grapes, green or red	0.85
Melon, honeydew	0.80
Melon, cantaloupe	0.85
Watermelon	0.35

Mentioned below are some other foods that have a low fiber content in them.

Grain Products
Products that are made from refined or white flour are low in fiber and can be consumed without worrying about including too much fiber in diet. Avoid foods that contain wheat germ, whole wheat or multi-grain flour, corn and cornmeal and bran as they are highly fibrous. Here are some of these items:

• Waffles
• Regular pasta or macaroni
• Noodles
• White rice
• Pancakes
• Cooked cereal
• Couscous
• Farina
• Grits
• Flaked cereal
• Muffins
• Pies
• Sweet rolls
• Pizzas

Meat and Meat Substitutes
If you are on a low fiber diet regime, it is advisable to avoid meats that are tough and stringy. Stay away from canned meats like canned beef, beef jerky and pork. Don't deep-fry the meat as it also becomes high in cholesterol apart from being rich in high fiber. Here is a list of the meat and meat substitutes that are low in fiber;

• Well cooked meat
• Eggs
• Well cooked poultry
• Tofu
• Well cooked fish

Fruits and Fruit Juices
Berries like strawberries, blueberries and raspberries may be avoided. Fruits that have seeds or skin like apples are also a strict no-no. Given below are some fruits and fruit juices:

• Orange
• Banana
• Applesauce
• Strained fruit juice
• Fruit cocktail

Milk Products
As we know milk is rich in calcium, it is also low in fiber. Include the following milk products in your low fiber diet;

• Yogurt
• Hot cocoa
• Custard
• Milk shake
• Buttermilk
• Cottage cheese
• Pudding
• Ricotta cheese
• Sour cream
• Chocolate milk

Eating these foods can be beneficial to your digestive system, as they are easy to digest and won't create a strain on the functioning of the digestive system. You can also practice a healthy diet plan with the help of these low fiber foods.