Low-fibre diet for vegans taking PLENVU or MOVIPREP bowel preparation

Information for patients from the Trust's Endoscopy Units

If you eat a vegan diet and need to follow a low-fibre diet before your test, please make the following changes to your diet. Start these changes three days before your procedure.

Food to eat Food to avoid
Cornflakes Fruit (including dried fruit)
White rice Vegetables
White bread Salad
White pasta Multi-grain cereals
Potatoes without skin Nuts
Plain tinned spaghetti Seeds
Plain crackers Beans (including baked beans)
Plain vegan biscuits (such as Arrowroot) Lentils
Plain scones Legumes
Oil and margarine Whole wheat pasta
Tofu Brown or wild rice
Smooth nut butter Whole wheat pasta
Dairy-free alternatives Protein powders
Soy sauce Pre-workout drinks
Maple syrup Vegan Quorn
Vegetable broth
Vegan jellies
Strained fruit juice
Sorbet
Clear fluids (such as water, diluted squash (not red or purple coloured), herbal teas, clear soup, tea / coffee without milk alternative)

Contact details

If you have any questions about taking MOVIPREP / PLENVU, please contact one of the Endoscopy Units. The units are open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, and Saturday and Sunday 8am to 5pm.