Thanks for the recommendation, Maria.

There are several books for IBD patients, which can also overlap to ostomy patients, since many of the foods are more gentle on the system. Good tip!

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I didn’t see quinoa mentioned in the list. Would it be a problem? It has a lot of protein and is very versatile to cook with.

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I didn’t see quinoa mentioned in the list. Would it be a problem? It has a lot of protein and is very versatile to cook with.

I enjoy quinoa, but it can be a little hard to digest, especially when undercooked (which is easy to do!).

I'd start slow, and chew well, assuming you are already past the healing phase. If you have a colostomy, it's less of a concern, but use caution if you have an ileostomy.