Topic Explanation:
The forum topic is about a high protein/low fiber diet for individuals with ostomies who are looking for meal ideas to help them limit their fiber intake and extend the time between irrigating.
Replies - Advice and Insights:
- Consider a diet like the Atkins diet, which mainly consists of meat, cheese, eggs, and limited carbohydrates. It can help with weight management and reduce gas issues.
- Focus on high protein foods like eggs, cheese, meats, fish, and incorporate V-8 Fusion drinks and white squishy bread while limiting carbs.
- Experiment with different ways to prepare eggs and chicken, and consider incorporating protein drinks like V8 into your diet.
- Use seasonings for flavor and incorporate foods like potato, butter, gravies, cheese, crackers, cottage cheese, deviled eggs, and popcorn made without chemicals.
- Explore a "zero carb" or "carnivore" diet, which involves consuming only animal-based foods and eliminating fiber and carbohydrates. Research and consider the potential benefits of this diet.
- Opt for cooked or pre-packaged fruits and certain vegetables to reduce fiber intake, and consider incorporating cauliflower into your meals.
Insights and Support:
- Share experiences and provide emotional support to fellow forum members.
- Offer meal ideas and recipes that align with the high protein/low fiber diet, emphasizing the importance of flavor and variety in the diet.
- Share personal stories and challenges related to maintaining a high protein/low fiber diet, and offer encouragement and understanding to others facing similar dietary restrictions.
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