Foods to Eat
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Foods to Avoid
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Bread, cereals, and grains
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Cereals without whole grains, added fiber, seeds, raisins or other dried fruit
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Crackers, zwieback, melba, and matzoh (no cracked wheat or whole grains)
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Plain pasta or noodles
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Pretzels
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White breads, waffles, French toast, plain white rolls, or white bread toast
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White flour for baking or making sauces
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White rice
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Bread, cereals, and grains
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Bran
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Brown or wild rice
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Coconut
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Graham crackers
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Granola
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Kasha (buckwheat)
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Nuts or seeds
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Wheat germ
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Whole grains, cracked grains, whole wheat products
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Vegetables:
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Strained vegetable juices without pulp or spices
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Tender, well-cooked fresh or canned vegetables without seeds, stems or skins: carrots, green or wax beans, spinach, lima beans, pumpkin, asparagus tips
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Vegetables:
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Raw or steamed vegetables
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Vegetables with seeds
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Sauerkraut
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Winter squash, peas, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, onions, cauliflower, peas, and corn
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Fruits and desserts
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Canned fruit without seeds or skins (not pineapple)
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Melons, except watermelon
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Ripe bananas
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Sherbet and popsicles
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Strained or clear juices
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Fruits and desserts
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All berries, figs, dates, and raisins
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Prune juice and prunes
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Raw or dried fruit
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Milk/Dairy
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Cheese, including cottage cheese
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Cream sauces, soups, and casseroles
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Custard or pudding
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Ice cream or frozen desserts (without nuts)
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Milk, plain or flavored
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Sour cream
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Yogurt without seeds or granola
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Milk/Dairy
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Yogurt with seeds, berries or nuts
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Meat and other Proteins
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Peanut butter without nuts
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Eggs
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Ground, well cooked tender beef, lamb, ham, veal, pork, fish, poultry, and organ meats
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Meat and other proteins
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All beans, nuts, peas, lentils, and legumes
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Processed meats, hot dogs, sausage, cold cuts
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Tough, fibrous meats with gristle
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Other foods and condiments
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Clear jellies
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Hard candy, marshmallows, and plain chocolate
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Margarine, butter, cream, and oils
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Mayonnaise and mild salad dressings
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Plain gravies, bouillon and broth
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Sugar, honey, and syrup
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Other foods and condiments
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Marmalade
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Pickles, olives, relish, and horseradish
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Popcorn
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Potato chips
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