Eating healthily is especially important for people with bowel problems. Besides helping you maintain a healthy weight and reducing your risk of lifestyle diseases, a well-balanced diet can improve the quality of your stool and the regularity of your defecations. This in turn can positively influence your Peristeen® Plus irrigations.
Basic principles
Aim for a well balanced diet
A balanced diet is one that includes portions from all the main food groups, so your body get the nutrients it needs to function correctly. Nutrition is complex and our understanding of what represents a ‘healthy’ diet is constantly evolving. That said, these core principles can help you establish a good foundation and get the proper nutrition from your diet:
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Try to eat at least 400 grams per day.
BREADS AND CEREALS
Focus on wholegrain due to the fibre content.
MILK & DAIRY PRODUCTS
Opt for high calcium products that are low in fat and have little or no added salt or sugar such as cottage cheese and low fat milk and yoghurt.
MEAT, POULTRY, EGGS & FISH
Choose options with less saturated fat, like poultry and other white meat, and eat fish at least twice a week.
FATS AND OILS
Use vegetable oils for cooking (such as olive oil) instead of butter.
FIBRE AND FLUIDS
A fibre-rich diet and good hydration can help your bowel movements.
SUGAR
Limit consumption of sweets and avoid added sugar in prepared foods, desserts and drinks.
