Discover 20 foods to avoid with an ostomy to help manage gas and unpleasant odors. This guide provides insights on how to make informed dietary choices while still enjoying your favorite meals.
Having an ostomy should never mean giving up your favourite foods. By making informed choices and avoiding certain foods, you can take control and manage issues like gas or foul odours.
Foods that May Cause Bad Odours:
- Eggs
- Broccoli
- Onions
- Garlic
- Alcohol
- Asparagus
- Cabbage
- Spicy foods
- Brussels sprouts
- Cauliflower
- Fish
Foods that May Cause Gas:
- Cabbage
- Onions
- Raw fruits
- Coffee
- Beer
- Beans
- Carbonated drinks
- Coffee
- Sprouts
- Spinach
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Cucumbers
Additional Notes
You’ve probably noticed there’s a bit of an overlap between the two lists. Unfortunately, some foods can cause both gas and bad odours.
Additionally, while these aren’t foods, using straws and chewing gum may also increase gas in your pouch.
Finally, it may be worth keeping a food diary to note how your body reacts to certain foods. This list does not mean you need to put strict limits on yourself and what you eat. Rather, this list should be used as a guideline and starting point to evaluate how different foods affect you.
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By Erika Kana, RN, Content Writer, Ostomy Canada Marketing Team.
Erika Kana is a Calgary-based Registered Nurse and health content writer. She has experience in geriatric and medical-surgical nursing and specializes in emergency nursing. Her diverse nursing experiences have sparked an interest in wound and ostomy nursing. Erika regularly seeks out ways to learn more about ostomy management and research.
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