BLAND DIET

Question 1

INDICATION FOR A BLAND DIET

Answer 1

– Peptic and duodenal ulcers
– Hiatus hernia
– Patients with high levels of acid secretion
– Acid reflux sufferers

Question 2

PURPOSE OF A BLAND DIET

Answer 2

– Diet free from CAPS (caffeine, alcohol, pepper and spices) - irritate the intestinal mucosa or promote acid secretion
– Combined with a low fiber diet for sufferers of GI disturbances

Question 3

CONTRA-INDICATION OF A BLAND DIET

Answer 3

– Milk-alkali syndrome
– Hypercalcemia
– Hyperparathyroidism
– Increased gastric acid secretion due to milk
– Adverse reactions to puree diets and low fiber diets

Question 4

NOTES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A BLAND DIET

Answer 4

– Individualize the diet
– Person’s unique reaction to certain foods
– Not all foods excluded
– Prescription medications – available
– Well-balanced diet & need enough protein and nutrients to promote healing
– Bland diet = difficult (A lot of foods may be irritants to the gut)
– Differentiated why patients suffer GI symptoms (other factors)

Question 5

STARCHES ALLOWED AND TO AVOID IN A BLAND DIET

Answer 5

ALLOWED:
Breads lower in fiber
Pasta, white
Couscous
Rice, white
Potatoes
Cracker bread
Muesli

TO AVOID
Breads lower in fiber
Pasta, white
Couscous
Rice, white
Potatoes
Cracker bread
Muesli

Question 6

MEAT AND MEAT SUBSTITUTES ALLOWED AND TO AVOID IN A BLAND DIET

Answer 6

ALLOWED:
ALL

TO AVOID :
Beans and legumes due to excess fiber

Question 7

DAIRY ALLOWED AND TO AVOID IN A BLAND DIET

Answer 7

ALLOWED: ALL

TO AVOID:Individualize for patients since some might be sensitive to diary

Question 8

VEGETABLES ALLOWED AND TO AVOID IN A BLAND DIET

Answer 8

ALLOWED: ALL

TO AVOID:Individualize for each patient
Tomatoes
Raw onions for SOME patients

Question 9

FRUITS ALLOWED AND TO AVOID IN A BLAND DIET

Answer 9

ALLOWED: 
Peaches
Pears
Banana
Papaya

TO AVOID: 
Grapes due to fiber
Prickly pears due to fiber
Apples
Citrus fruit like oranges
Plums and prunes
Strawberries

Question 10

BEVERAGES ALLOWED AND TO AVOID IN A BLAND DIET

Answer 10

ALLOWED:
Water
Other fruit juices (diluted)

TO AVOID:
Any caffeinated or   decaffeinated beverages
Soda’s
Tea and coffee
Citrus juices
Apple juice

Question 11

COOKING METHODS ALLOWED AND TO AVOID IN A BLAND DIET

Answer 11

ALLOWED:
•	Steaming
•	Grilling
•	Poaching
•	Baking 
•	Stir-frying
TO AVOID:
•	Sautéing
•	Frying
•	Braising