While dietary fiber is an important part of good nutrition, some people may want to lower their fiber intake temporarily, after radiation treatments, for example, to help with post-treatment problems, according to the cancer treatment website Oconolink. Low-fat meals are preferential to ward off a variety of diseases and conditions. Knowing which foods offer low fiber and fat content can help you plan appropriate meals.
Breakfast
Many healthy, low-fat breakfast cereals are made from whole grains, which are high in fiber. Look for cereals made from rice for your carbohydrate needs, and cereals made from nuts if you desire more protein. Some whole grains are low in fiber; to make sure you are choosing a low-fiber cereal, look at ingredients labels and choose cereals with two grams of fiber or less per serving.
Include fruit juices for a low-fat, low-fiber way to get your vitamins and minerals. Juices high in vitamin C will aid in the absorption of iron, found in significant quantities in many breakfast cereals, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Dairy products like low-fat yogurt and cottage cheese are good sources of protein in a low-fiber, low-fat meal.
"White" breads, including English muffins, bagels and toast, are also low in fiber; watch the fat content of muffins.
Add a banana or applesauce to complete breakfast.
Lunch
For lunch, try a salad made with cos or romaine lettuce and low-fiber vegetables like cucumbers, mushrooms, peppers, celery, broccoli, tomatoes, squash and onions. Use a low-fat dressing.
A peanut butter sandwich on white bread provides protein and "good" fats from nuts. Turkey from the breast is another appropriate filling for a sandwich on this diet.
Low-fat soups, like chicken and rice, also fit the bill. Serve with fresh fruit like grapefruit, melons, cherries, blueberries, peeled pears, apricots or applesauce.
Dinner
Pasta, rice and seafood are excellent low-fiber, low-fat choices for dinner. Although fish like tuna and salmon are considered high-fat choices, the fats come from omega-3 fatty acids, which help raise "good" cholesterol levels, so add these to your meal plan.
Serve salmon with asparagus and rice for a perfect low-fat, low-fiber meal. Finish with a sorbet for dessert.
Keep the fat low in your pastas by eliminating the ground beef and sausage. Serve with a salad like that recommended for lunch and garlic bread or other breads or rolls made from refined white flour.
Turkey breast is the leanest part of the bird and a good choice for an entrée meat. Try sliced turkey breast with cabbage, tomatoes and russet potatoes for a low-fiber, low-fat meal.
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