Zero Fiber Diet

phoebe1975

Has anyone been on a zero or low fiber diet? If so- just curious what you ate because everything I usually eat is on the do not eat list except yogurt and butter lol- not a fan of white bread! Any ideas are welcome

sam_juggins

Not a good idea.

amusedmonkey

Usually, your doctor would give you an example list of foods. Have you not received one?

What things do you usually eat?

Lillymoo01

Why would you want a diet with zero fibre? I can not imagine it would do your bowels much good. I could not imagine my life without fibre either. A life without fruit, vegetables and whole grains would be a very sad life for me as that is the bulk of my food consumption.

Gamliela

Do you have ibs-c? Its recommended that a low fibre eating plan can help in some cases. No fibre would be very hard to implement, but total carnivore diet is not unheard of.

Lillymoo01

Gamliela wrote: »

Do you have ibs-c? Its recommended that a low fibre eating plan can help in some cases. No fibre would be very hard to implement, but total carnivore diet is not unheard of.

If you have ibs-c it is the common recommendation to increase your fibre to alleviate constipation and not to go for a low fibre diet which could make the condition so much worse. Fibre helps to bulk and soften stools which makes them easier to pass.

amusedmonkey

Low fiber is recommended for things like gastroparesis and flair ups of certain inflammatory diseases, or after certain surgeries. A relative had bowel surgery and had to go near zero fiber then increase very gradually. They gave him an example list of foods in addition to general guidelines, which is why I asked.

deannalfisher

steak and bacon would go to the top of my list

paperpudding

It is my understanding that people with Crohn's disease often need low fibre diet.

However this is a specific medical condition and people are under medical supervision.

Average Joe Blow should not just willy-nilly go low fibre.

If you have a medical condition requiring this, surely you would of been given some dietary guidelines?

singingflutelady

I'm on low fiber

T1DCarnivoreRunner

I don't eat fiber, but that is because I just eat meat... which doesn't have fiber and is practically zero carbs.

phoebe1975

It is just a temporary diet- about a week and a half- for diverticulitis. I thought other people might have had it because it is apparently quite common. I do have a list of ideas from the GI doc, I just thought other people might have a fave food or something else off the list with low fiber- no big deal, thanks though

kshama2001

phoebe1975 wrote: »

It is just a temporary diet- about a week and a half- for diverticulitis. I thought other people might have had it because it is apparently quite common. I do have a list of ideas from the GI doc, I just thought other people might have a fave food or something else off the list with low fiber- no big deal, thanks though

Why don't you post the list from your doctor here? Might be helpful for someone else.

amusedmonkey

What do you usually eat? What things are you missing? This may be helpful in coming up with specific temporary substitutes.

paperpudding

phoebe1975 wrote: »

It is just a temporary diet- about a week and a half- for diverticulitis. I thought other people might have had it because it is apparently quite common. I do have a list of ideas from the GI doc, I just thought other people might have a fave food or something else off the list with low fiber- no big deal, thanks though

Ok, that makes sense now.

Probably would of been good to include that info in OP

WholeFoods4Lyfe

I follow a Carnivore Diet and so consume zero carbs. I would think if you stick with mainly animal products and then fill in as needed with things from the list you should be good.

pinggolfer96

Have fun with the squirts....
Not trying to be gross but fiber is quite essential in a healthy diet....

Lillymoo01

phoebe1975 wrote: »

It is just a temporary diet- about a week and a half- for diverticulitis. I thought other people might have had it because it is apparently quite common. I do have a list of ideas from the GI doc, I just thought other people might have a fave food or something else off the list with low fiber- no big deal, thanks though

Now all the pennies are falling into place in my mind as your original post was leaving me somewhat baffled as to why. I guess that is because some around these parts start these really weird and restrictive diets for no other reason than they read about it being good for weight loss somewhere online.

My guess is that the list you have already been given would be as comprehensive as anything that is said on these forums.

Good luck with the next few weeks. I hope this helps with your condition. I have never heard of diverticulitis before. Might have to look it up

scaye103092

Diverticulitis sufferer here! Generally if I’m going low fiber because I can feel an outbreak coming on I go full liquid and maybe toss in a protein shake here and there to feel a little more full. It’s not the most fun thing in the world but it helps a lot. I was diagnosed about a year ago and have had a few flare ups while I’ve been figuring out what to eat and it’s one of the worst pains I’ve ever had. I went to the ER thinking my appendix had burst only to find out I’m 25 with an illness most people don’t get for another 15+ years. And be sure when you’re done doing the ‘cleanse’ you actually increase your fiber intake. Seems silly that you’d decrease during a flare up and increase the rest of the time but it does really work. Just make sure you know what your problem foods are and try to avoid them. I personally can’t have broccoli, corn, fennel seeds, chia seeds, or anything too spicy!

paperpudding

pinggolfer96 wrote: »

Have fun with the squirts....
Not trying to be gross but fiber is quite essential in a healthy diet....

Probably not a very helpful answer now that we know OP is doing this for a specific medical reason.

Low fibre is quite essential, temporarily or permanently, for people with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and the like.