A supportive diet, also known as an easy-to-eat diet, is the simplest and most commonly used nutrition plan among all medicinal diets. It is recommended for people with gastrointestinal issues to reduce the unpleasant symptoms. Older individuals should also follow this diet, as the efficiency of the digestive system decreases with age. A facilitative diet consists of simple rules, whose adherence allows for a sense of well-being in many disease states. It is worth learning these rules, to be able to help oneself and loved ones when needed.
Easily digestible diet – rules and potential modifications
The aim of an easily digestible diet is to provide the body with energy and an adequate amount of nutrients and minerals from easily digestible foods that are quickly absorbed and do not overburden the digestive system. This diet excludes bloating and spicy foods. Fatty and hard-to-digest meals should be avoided. Daily intake of dietary fiber should be around 20-24 g. In an easily digestible diet, cooking methods such as cooking and sautéing without fat should be used. It is not recommended to fry or bake dishes with fat. In certain cases, it may be necessary to make some adjustments to the diet.
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