Evening meal

• Baked fish.
• Mashed potatoes with butter.
• Cooked carrots.
• Applesauce.
• Milk or other beverage.

Prepare all foods so that they're tender. Good cooking methods include simmering, poaching, stewing, steaming and braising. Baking or microwaving in a covered dish is another option.

You may have fewer bowel movements and smaller stools on a low-fiber diet. To avoid constipation, you may need to drink extra fluids. Drink plenty of water unless your healthcare professional tells you otherwise.