Bland Diet

INDICATIONS:

This diet is used to prevent stimulation of peristalsis and flow of gastric juice by mechanical or chemical irritation and to reduce inflammation.

* Gastric and duodenal ulcers

* Gastritis (hyperchlorhydria)

* Gastric atony

* Diarrhoea

* Ulcerative colitis

* Fever

* Severe jaundice

FOODS INCLUDED:

Milk, cream, buttermilk, cheese, eggs, tender meat, fish or fowl, plain desserts, cooked and strained fruits and vegetables, strained citrus juice, enriched white bread, fine cereals, white potato, macaroni, rice

FOODS TO AVOID:

Coarse cereals  and breads, rich cheese, tough meats, rich desserts and pastries, raw coarse and strongly flavoured vegetables, raw fruit (except juices), excessive seasoning, pickles, strong coffee