A bland diet is easier to break down and digest, therefore it gives rest to the gastrointestinal tract. It is also less acidic and causes fewer bowel movements. The bland diet comprises of easily digestible foods that are soft-consistency, low-fiber, cooked, gentle to the gastrointestinal tract and usually non-spicy. A typical such diet includes, but is not limited to, low-fat dairy products, eggs, broth, pudding, fruit juices, bland vegetables (beet, bean, spinach, carrot, ...), eggs, and tea. The diet also eliminates raw or uncooked foods.What is avoided in this diet is typically anything "non-bland." The bland diet is most useful in adjunct to lifestyle modifications for a patient that struggles with gastric or duodenal ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), excess flatulence, gastroenteritis, traveler's diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulosis or heartburn. It may be utilized in a patient before colonic procedures like colonoscopy. Also, the bland diet is a viable option after stomach and intestinal surgeries when the patient is being transitioned back to a regular diet. The bland diet is mostly a temporary measure and not a permanent one.The perfect bland diet cookbook is well pretty and bland .It is also a diet that can help both men and women live healthier lifestyles and shed a few pounds in the process. Inside this book, you can find: Over 50+Delicious Healthy Recipe For Living To Get Rid Of Gastritis Acid Reflux And Weight Loss Diverticulitis Upset Stomach General guide to Bland diet Endless benefits for your health! Recipes presented in this book are very healthy, delicious and fulfilling and can be used by all family members - from children to adults.