Distributed by permission of Christine Frissora, MD

Usually Well Tolerated:
(though some people tolerate wheat poorly)

Eat Cautiously:

Soluble fibre:  oatmeal, berries,
Cooked lentils, legumes
carrots, yams, peaches, blueberries,
strawberries, papaya, mango, kiwi
Nonfat Yogurt
Fish, shrimp 
Rice, pasta, couscous, noodles
Egg whites, mashed potatoes
Chicken soup
Banana, plantain
Cornflakes, Rice Crispies
Chamomile and herbal teas
Nectarines, apricots
Watermelon, Honeydew, cantaloupe
Avocado, olive oil
Graham crackers
Broccoli and cauliflower pureed in soup
Waffles, pancakes
Crackers, rice crackers, unsalted saltines
Stewed, tender meat
Small pieces of well cooked carrots, celery
with rice, pasta, or couscous

Lactose (milk, ice cream)
Citrus
"Diet" sugar free products
Alcohol
Grapes
Chocolate
Raw broccoli
Raw cauliflower
Cabbage
Cole slaw
Cold cuts
Iceberg lettuce
Popcorn
Dairy
Caffeine
Tomatoes

Avoid:

Crude fibre ( eggplant skin,
bell peppers. Cucumber)
MSG, fats, fried foods
Large seeds
Nuts, carbonated beverages
Potato skins, garlic, onions
High fructose corn syrup
Sorbitol, artificial sugar
Snapple, Gatorade

Chew well and eat slowly.  Eat frequent, small meals.  Do not eat for four hours before lying down.  Drink 4-6 glasses of fluids per day.