When you suffer from your stomach or gastritis takes over, it is common for health professionals to prescribe a soft diet, but often you do not know what it is, what it consists of, and what types of foods it includes. So at kiwilimón, we set out to investigate what a soft diet is so that you are well-informed in case you need to follow it after surgery or any other condition.  

What is a soft diet? 

As the name suggests, a soft diet includes very soft and easy-to-digest foods. Additionally, they are easy to cook, as they are made in a pan without fat or boiled.  

The U.S. National Library of Medicine explains that in addition to soft foods, the soft diet also consists of ingredients rich in fiber and zero spices, so you will have to say goodbye to sauces, spicy sweets, and dishes with chili. On the other hand, the soft diet also implies avoiding fried foods or raw dishes, as well as alcoholic beverages and coffee. 

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Soft diet: What can I eat? 

If your doctor recommended following a soft diet and you don't know what to eat, don't worry, here we tell you which foods are allowed, according to the National Library of Medicine: 

• Boiled white rice 
• Broths 
• Lean meat 
• Boiled spaghetti and pasta, without sauces 
• Canned fruit 
• Boiled fruit 
• Vanilla cookies 
• Gelatin 
• Egg 
• Juices 
• Low-fat dairy 
• Low-fat or lactose-free milk 
• Peanut butter 
• Melon 
• Popsicles 
• White bread 
• Potato 
• Turkey 
• White fish 
• Banana 
• Chicken 
• Applesauce 
• Cottage cheese 
• Soups 
• Tea 
• Tofu 
• Boiled, frozen, or canned vegetables 
• Cooked carrot 
• Zucchini 

On the other hand, nutritionist Jennifer Asencio, who collaborates with kiwilimón, tells us that as part of the soft diet, patients can eat eggs, tuna, steamed rice, juices, gelatin, chamomile tea, peppermint tea, toast, panela cheese, and fat-free noodle soup. In addition, she points out that for broths, the chicken broth should be prepared with breast and beef broth with lean meat, without fat.

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Soft diet: What can’t I eat? 

Now that you know which foods you can eat if you are on a soft diet, now we tell you which ones you should avoid to recover. 

• Garlic 
• Alcohol 
• Fermented foods 
• Fried foods 
• Caffeinated beverages 
• Broccoli 
• Whole grains 
• Chocolate 
• Cabbage 
• Cauliflower 
• Junk food 
• Whipped cream 
• Salads 
• Spices and seasonings 
• Nuts 
• Ice cream 
• Lemonade 
• Corn 
• Walnuts 
• Popcorn 
• Potato chips 
• Whole wheat pasta 
• Cucumber 
• Bell pepper 
• Aged cheeses 
• Spicy sauces and things 
• Seeds 
• Raw vegetables 
• Pickled vegetables 

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