Common "bland diet" queries answered by top doctors

Medical Conditions - Bland Diet

A bland diet is also called a soft diet or low residue diet, or gastrointestinal soft diet. It includes low fiber and low-fat foods presenting with a soft consistency. They do not contain heavy spices and flavors. A bland diet is preferred in cases of people having Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, acid reflux, peptic ulcer, and diverticulitis. Milk and milk products with low fat, cooked vegetables, canned fruits with fruit juices, and vegetable juices come under bland foods.

All bland diet Q&A

I have severe acidity post antibiotic treatment taken for UTI. What foods should I take?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your sugars are normal now without medications, you need to follow a diabetic diet chart as your weight is on the higher side. You are overweight by 44 lbs.

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Subha Ranjini B

I have acidity problems and want to reduce arm and belly fat. What foods should I avoid?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your weight is normal for your height. You can eat a normal diet. Just control your fat intake.

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Subha Ranjini B

As I had cholecystectomy yesterday, could you please suggest a diet for one month?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly avoid the following for three months: 1) Avoid milk items. 2) All non-vegetarian foods and eggs. 3) Packed foods like biscuits and bread. 4) All fried food.

Answered By

Vishal Kumar Wadi

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