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Bland Diet: Making A Lifestyle Change?
Bland Diet: Making A Lifestyle Change?
As with any diet, you should always check with your primary care doctor to make sure it is
safe for you to follow. Your doctor should be the one to prescribe a bland diet, since he or
she will know if there are any modifications that may be affected.
Dairy Products
These dairy items are generally considered bland foods.
Milk – should be low-fat only.
Yogurt – Low-fat only. This includes flavored and plain yogurt, but keep in mind that
certain fruits can affect digestion.
Cheese - Eliminate the fattier cheeses. Yellow cheeses tend to contain more fat
than white cheeses.
Protein Foods
While fatty and fried meats are off limits on bland diets, it is still important to eat some
protein. Here are a few types of protein that may work for you:
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Soy products - This includes tofu, soy yogurts, and soy milk.
Eggs
Fish - Many types of fish, like herring, cod and trout, are acceptable on a
bland diet.
Baked and grilled meats - lean cuts of chicken, pork, and turkey.
Nut butters - Nut butters, like peanut and almond butters, should be smooth
(not chunky).
Cooked vegetables - The cooking process can make many vegetables less
acidic. Carrots, peas, and squash may be included in your diet.
Canned fruits - Dieticians consider nearly all canned fruits acceptable for
those on a bland diet.
Fruit and vegetable juices - Juices from celery, carrots and apples are typically
recommended over more acidic juices like orange, tomato and grape juices.
Carbohydrates
Unlike most healthy diets, people trying to eat a bland diet will need to consume less fiber,
not more. Consider incorporating these carbs into your diet:
White flour breads and pastas - Most diets emphasize whole grain and whole
wheat breads and pastas due to their higher fiber content. However, people who
experience digestive upset will want to avoid these foods.
Low-sugar cereals - Again, you will want to choose basic cereals with no
added fiber.
Oatmeal - In some cases, your doctor or nutritionist may suggest oatmeal.
However, this varies based on your condition.
Potatoes - This includes all colors and types of potatoes.
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Foods to Avoid:
Avoid greasy foods (especially fatty meats) and anything deep fried.
Do not eat raw vegetables. Avoid veggies that make you gassy – such as
cabbage, cauliflower, cucumber, green peppers and corn.
Avoid fatty dairy foods, such as whipped cream or high-fat ice cream.
Breakfast
Scrambled eggs prepared with no fat
White toast with butter and jelly
Apple juice
Herbal tea
Snack
Strained fruit
Sponge cake
Lunch
Turkey and gravy over rice
Steamed carrots with butter
Dinner
Baked chicken
Baked potato with butter
Peas
Canned fruit cocktail
Snack
Milkshake
Arrowroot cookie
Breakfast
Oatmeal with canned fruit
Slice of white toast with butter
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Skim milk
Herbal tea
Snack
Cup of vanilla pudding
Plain crackers with no seasoning
Lunch
Grilled chicken breast
Mashed potatoes
Sliced canned peaches
Dinner
Broiled salmon
White rice
Steamed asparagus
Snack
Jello
Angel food cake
Breakfast
Poached eggs
English muffin with butter
Herbal tea
Snack
Applesauce
Unseasoned rice cakes
Lunch
Tuna sandwich
Low fat cottage cheese
Canned peaches
Dinner
Broiled steak
Peas
Baked potato
Frozen yogurt
Snack
Banana
Crackers
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Pretzels
Gingersnap cookies
Cheerios
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