High fibre diet

The aim of the High Fibre Diet is to provide 25-35g dietary
fibre from a mixture of sources, both soluble and insoluble. It is
useful for the following conditions: constipation, diverticular
disease, varicose veins, hiatus hernia and to minimise the risk of
bowel cancer.

DIET SHOULD BE HIGH IN

• Wholegrain foods (e.g. bran cereals, which are high in dietary
  fibre) and breads (e.g. whole wheat grain breads).
• Legumes (baked beans, cooked dried beans, cooked kidney beans,
  cooked lentils).
• Fresh fruit (e.g. apples, banana, orange, pear, prunes,
  raisins, raspberries, strawberries) with skin and pulp intact.
• Dried or stewed fruits (e.g. prunes, apricots, raisins).
• Root vegetables (e.g. carrots, turnips, potatoes).
• Raw or fresh vegetables (e.g. cabbage).

SAMPLE MEAL PLAN

The following diet has been suggested:

BREAKFAST

1. 1/2 grapefruit.
2. 3/4 cup rolled oats porridge with 2 tablespoons raisins.
3. 2 slices whole wheat toast with jam.
4. 1 cup skimmed milk.
5. Coffee or tea if desired.

MORNING TEA

1. 1 rolled oats cookie
2. Water

LUNCH

1. 1 cup vegetable soup.
2. 1 lean hamburger patty on multi grain bun with 2 slices of
   tomato and lettuce.
3. 1/2 cup baked beans.
4. Apple.
5. 1 cup skimmed milk.

AFTERNOON TEA

1. Bran muffin if desired.
2. 1/2 cup orange juice.

DINNER

1. 90g broiled chicken
2. 1/2 cup brown rice.
3. 1/2 cup broccoli with cheese sauce.
4. Salad comprising 1 cup lettuce, 1/8 cup cucumber, 1/2 tomato,
   1/8 cup bean sprouts and 1 tablespoon salad dressing.
5. 1 slice pumpernickel bread.
6. 1/2 cup strawberries with 1/2 cup plain low-fat yoghurt.
7. 1 cup skimmed milk.

NOTES

1. Drink at least 6 cups of water of liquids (e.g. fruit or
   vegetable juices) each day.
2. Eat slowly, chewing your food thoroughly.
3. Eat meals at regular intervals.