According to Minnesota Gastroenterology Clinic<\/a>, the diet plan below consists of three phases and is designed for people with gastroparesis<\/a> to help improve the way food passes through the stomach. Talk to your healthcare provider before making any dietary changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Phase 1 is a strict liquid only diet. It consists of nutrient rich fluids that assist in providing caloric intake while putting very little strain on the digestive system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Phase 2 builds on Phase 1 by allowing the patient a small amount of fat and fibre. Foods high in fat prevent the stomach from emptying, so fat intake should be limited to 40 grams per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Phase 3 is meant to be a long-term diet for gastroparesis. This phase includes all the foods allowed in Phase 2 and incorporates additional fat and fibrous foods into the diet. Fibrous foods should be cooked well so they are tender and easy to digest, and fat intake should be limited to 50 grams per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each patient is different, and the phasing of the diet should be prescribed and monitored by your physician. Due to the low nutrition content of Phase 1, if a patient needs to remain on this phase for more that 3 days, they may need to also be put on an IV. If your symptoms are still active, check in with your healthcare provider for direction. Phases 2 & 3 can be prescribed for 4-6 weeks at a time as long as the patient is checking in with a Dietitian or healthcare provider every 2-4 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below is a list of recommended foods and foods to avoid, developed by the Minnesota Gastroenterology Clinic<\/a> for people with gastroparesis. Always consult your health care professional before making any changes to your diet if you have gastroparesis.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPhase 1<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Phase 1 \u2013 Diet plan for people with gastroparesis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n