Foods to eat and avoid
Foods you can eat while on a bland diet include:
Milk and other dairy products, low-fat or fat-free onlyCooked, canned, or frozen vegetablesFruit juices and vegetable juices (some people, especially GERD patients, may want to avoid citrus juices)Breads, crackers, and pasta made with refined white flourRefined hot cerealsLean, tender meats, such as poultry, whitefish, and shellfish that are steamed, baked, or grilled with no added fatCreamy peanut butterPudding and custardEggsTofuSoup, especially brothWeak teaFoods to avoid on a bland diet include:
Fatty dairy foods, such as whipped cream or high-fat ice creamStrong cheeses, such as bleu or RoquefortRaw vegetablesVegetables that make you gassy, such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumber, green peppers, and cornSeedy fruits such as berries or figsDried fruitsWhole-grain or bran cerealsWhole-grain breads, crackers, or pastaPickles, sauerkraut, and similar foodsSpices, such as hot pepper and garlicFoods with a lot of sugarSeeds and nutsHighly seasoned, cured or smoked meats and fishFried foodsAlcoholic beverages and drinks with caffeine