Bland Meals are soft, low in fiber, not spicy and cooked rather than in the raw state, avoiding fried and fatty foods, strong cheeses, mustards & spices, heavy acidic, and fiber rich grains.
More than 4,000,000 people in the USA suffer from stomach ulcers each year which can lead to abdominal pain, indigestion, and possibly surgical repair. Nearly, 40% of all adult Americans suffer from at least one bout of heartburn each month, a condition forming in the stomach which backs up into your lower chest area.
Excessive spicy, acidic, and heavy seasoned foods can cause ulcers, colitis, heartburn, and other stomach ailments due to improper balance of acids and bacteria.
Fortunately, our body can assist those with stomach ailments and proper digestion by eating meals soft in composition and light in spices and rich flavors. It has been scientifically determined that bland meals full in nutritional value and can be beneficial in helping to manage proper nutrient absorption and a healthy digestive system. Bland meals do not sacrifice flavor and comfort.
Healthy Bland meals full in nutritional value consist of:
Foods to avoid = Spicy foods, heavily seasoned foods, high fiber foods, heavy coated fried foods, raw fruits and vegetables, sodas, alcohol products.
Protein = 25 grams average per meal
Monosaturated & Polyunsaturated Fats = 20 grams average per meal (limited saturated animal fats)
Carbohydrates = 45 grams average per meal Sugar = <10 grams average per meal Dietary Fiber = 15 grams average per meal Sodium = <500 mg average per meal
We are pleased to offer fresh Bland meals to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. Our meals are fully cooked and only require proper reheating.
