Avoid High Fat Foods Gravies Cream Sauces Mayonnaise High Fat Cheese Butter or Margarine Whole Milk Products Regular Salad Dressing Fried or Greasy Food Avoid Foods That May Cause Gas Cabbage Broccoli Onions Turnips Radishes Dried Beans Brussel Sprouts Collard Greens Avoid Liquids At Meal Times Limit liquids or soups to 1 cup at each meal or have ice chips available while eating. Drink fluids either 30 minutes before or 1 hour after a meal. Sip on juices, water, milk, ice chips, decaffeinated beverages between meals to prevent dehydration. Avoid Highly Seasoned Foods Garlic Onions Pepper Chili Powder Avoid Large Meals Avoid Unpleasant Odors Avoid Sudden Movements When Getting Out Of Bed Eat several small meals, 5 or 6 times a day. Practice good oral hygiene. Before going to bed, place some dry cereal, toast or crackers within reach of the bed. Before getting up in the morning, eat some dry cereal, toast, or crackers. Get up slowly, take 5 or 6 minutes. Select a Different Patient Information Topic