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Tuesday, Jan. 7th Office Closures & Changes
The Laurel Endoscopy Center 7350 Van Dusen Rd, Suite 230, Laurel, MD 20707 will be closed. Appointments will be rescheduled.
All appointments at Laurel Doctors' Office 7350 Van Dusen Road, Suite 410, Laurel, MD 20707 will be converted to telehealth
All appointments at Columbia Doctors' Office 5500 Knoll North Drive, Suite 460, Columbia, MD 21045 will be converted to telehealth
All appointments at Rockville Doctors' Office Shady Grove Rd. 15001 Shady Grove Road, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20850 will be converted to telehealth
All appointments at Germantown Doctors' Office 20528 Boland Farm Road, Suite 201, Germantown, MD 20876 will be converted to telehealth
All appointments at Olney Doctors' Office 3415 Olandwood Court, Suite 101, Olney, MD 20832 will be converted to telehealth
All appointments at Silver Spring Doctors' Office 10801 Lockwood Drive, Suite 200, Silver Spring, MD 20901 will be converted to telehealth
Chevy Chase Doctors' Office 5550 Friendship Boulevard, Suite T-90, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 will open at 9:30 a.m.
Washington, D.C. Doctors' Office 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 3010, Washington, D.C. 20006 will open at 9:30 a.m.
North Bethesda Doctors' Office 6100 Executive Boulevard, Suite 301, North Bethesda, MD 20852 will open at 9:30 a.m.
National Harbor Doctors’ Office 125 Potomac Passage, Suite 250, National Harbor, MD 20745 will open at 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 7th Office Closures & Changes
The Laurel Endoscopy Center 7350 Van Dusen Rd, Suite 230, Laurel, MD 20707 will be closed. Appointments will be rescheduled.
All appointments at Laurel Doctors' Office 7350 Van Dusen Road, Suite 410, Laurel, MD 20707 will be converted to telehealth
All appointments at Columbia Doctors' Office 5500 Knoll North Drive, Suite 460, Columbia, MD 21045 will be converted to telehealth
All appointments at Rockville Doctors' Office Shady Grove Rd. 15001 Shady Grove Road, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20850 will be converted to telehealth
All appointments at Germantown Doctors' Office 20528 Boland Farm Road, Suite 201, Germantown, MD 20876 will be converted to telehealth
All appointments at Olney Doctors' Office 3415 Olandwood Court, Suite 101, Olney, MD 20832 will be converted to telehealth
All appointments at Silver Spring Doctors' Office 10801 Lockwood Drive, Suite 200, Silver Spring, MD 20901 will be converted to telehealth
Chevy Chase Doctors' Office 5550 Friendship Boulevard, Suite T-90, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 will open at 9:30 a.m.
Washington, D.C. Doctors' Office 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 3010, Washington, D.C. 20006 will open at 9:30 a.m.
North Bethesda Doctors' Office 6100 Executive Boulevard, Suite 301, North Bethesda, MD 20852 will open at 9:30 a.m.
National Harbor Doctors’ Office 125 Potomac Passage, Suite 250, National Harbor, MD 20745 will open at 9:30 a.m.
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High Fiber Diet
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What is it?
Consuming an adequate amount of dietary fiber is a critical component of maintaining a healthy digestive system. According to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, Institute of Medicine, the recommended daily fiber intake for adults is 20 – 35 grams per day.
Food Recommendations
As with any special diet, there are recommended foods that work with the body to maintain a healthy, balanced digestive system.
- Fresh fruits and vegetables
- Whole grain breads, cereals, pasta and other carbohydrates, such as, brown rice, barley or bulgur wheat
- Legumes, such as, peas, beans and lentils
- Seeds and nuts, such as, walnuts, almonds, pecans, sunflower and pumpkin seeds
Foods To Avoid
Refined Grains
- White bread
- White rice
- Regular pasta
- Pastries, cakes, and cookies made with white flour
Processed Foods
- Burgers
- Fries
- Pizza
- Snack foods
- Sugary cereals
Dairy Foods
- Whole milk
- Cheese
- Ice cream
- Yogurt (unless it’s high in fiber or contains added fiber)
Meat and Protein
- Red meat (beef, pork, lamb)
- Processed meats (sausages, hot dogs, bacon)
- Fried meats or poultry
Speak with your care provider for the recommendations on foods to avoid.
Safe Foods
Whole Grains
- Oats
- Brown rice
- Quinoa
- Whole wheat bread and pasta
- Barley
- Bulgur
Fruits
- Apples (with skin)
- Pears (with skin)
- Berries (raspberries, blackberries, strawberries)
- Oranges
- Bananas
- Avocados
Vegetables
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Brussels sprouts
- Spinach
- Sweet potatoes (with skin)
- Artichokes
Speak with your care provider for the recommendations on safe foods.
The content of this website is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as, nor should it be considered a substitute for, professional medical advice. If you have or suspect you have a medical problem, promptly contact your professional healthcare provider.
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