### **Foods to Avoid**

• **Refined grains** (white bread, white rice, pastries)
• **Dairy products** (milk, cheese, cream)
• **Processed and frozen foods** (fast food, packaged meals)
• **Spicy foods** (chili, pepper-heavy dishes)
• **Deep-fried foods** (chips, fried snacks)
• **High-salt foods** (salted nuts, processed meats)
• **Alcohol** (can lead to dehydration and harder stools)

### **Foods to Include** - **High-fiber foods** (whole grains, oats, brown rice) - **Fruits** (bananas, apples, oranges, pomegranates) - **Vegetables** (carrots, spinach, broccoli, bottle gourd) - **Legumes** (lentils, chickpeas, beans) - **Healthy fluids** (buttermilk, coconut water, herbal tea) - **Healthy fats** (avocados, nuts, seeds)

A fiber-rich diet helps soften stools and reduces strain during bowel movements, which is key in managing piles