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Eight Nutrition Tips for Ileostomy Patients

Living with an ileostomy can seem daunting for many new patients, but when it comes to your diet, it doesn’t

Colostomy Complications

The colostomy is a technique that causes around 40% of complications secondary to this technique.

High Debit Ostomies

Normal stomas have a debit that varies between 500-1,000 ml per day due to ileostomies. The limit from which a

Tenderloin Steak with Mushroom Gravy – Ostomy Recipes

Ostomy patients are predisposed to having lower than usual potassium levels.

Sauteed Baby Potatoes, Bacon and Mushrooms – Ostomy Recipes

Ostomy patients have higher likelihood of losing potassium and sodium. Potassium helps regulate water balance, blood pressure and heart functions.

Peanut Butter Turkey Burgers – Ostomy Recipes

For Ileostomy patients experiencing mild diarrhea. The cranberry sauce is to counter odor producing ingredients.

Orzo in Butternut Squash, Sage and Rosemary – Ostomy Recipes

Sometimes a dish does not serve any particular special purpose for someone with an ostomy. It simply tastes good! This

Grilled Baby Tomatoes, Bacon and Fresh Basil Pasta – Ostomy Recipes

Fiber is good to help clean the digestive system. However some fibrous foods like tomatoes can cause blockages.

Young Green Peas, Carrots and Beetroot Salad in Light Sesame Soy Dressing – Ostomy Recipes

Sometimes high fiber foods may cause diarrhea. Fiber, while generally good, may also cause digestive tract irritations.

Chop Suey / Asian – Ostomy Recipes

In order to have stool that is well formed, ostomates need fiber to bind waste material together. This recipe contains

Ostomy Hearty Vegetable Soup – Ostomy Recipes

For Colostomy and Urostomy Patients to Prevent Constipation

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