|
Our diets can contribute to digestive system difficulties. Many people eat
too much processed food and sugar, and not enough fiber, fruits, and vegetables.
Poor eating habits, such as eating too quickly or skipping meals, can also be
part of the problem. Many digestive problems can be prevented through lifestyle.
Be sure to get adequate amounts of fruits, vegetables, and fiber.
The following are lists of healthy foods that may be incorporated into your
diet. Some people with digestive system difficulties may find that they have
problems after eating certain foods. Through a process of trial-and-error, you
can find a variety of healthy foods to add to your diet.
Fruit
- Apples
- Avocados
- Bananas
- Berries
- Canned fruits (canned in fruit juice or water)
- Cantaloupe
- Grapes
- Honeydew melon
- Kiwi
- Mango
- Nectarines
- Papaya
- Peaches
- Pears
- Prunes
- Watermelon
Vegetables
- Asparagus
- Beans (green, kidney, lima, navy, soybeans, yellow)
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Kohlrabi
- Leeks
- Mushrooms
- Onions
- Peas
- Peppers (green, red or yellow)
- Potatoes
- Radishes
- Rutabagas
- Sauerkraut
- Scallions
- Spinach
- Squash
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
- Vegetable juices
- Zucchini
Meat/protein
- Eggs
- Dried peas, beans, and lentils
- Fish
- Lean meats
- Nuts
- Peanut butter
- Poultry
- Seeds
- Tofu
Grain products
|
