{"id":53228,"date":"2023-07-14T19:31:06","date_gmt":"2023-07-14T19:31:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=53228"},"modified":"2026-07-27T10:09:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T10:09:39","slug":"7-day-bland-diet-menu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/","title":{"rendered":"7-Day Bland Diet Menu: What to Eat, What to Avoid, and a Full Week Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/#What_Is_the_Bland_Diet\" >What Is the Bland Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/#When_Is_a_Bland_Diet_Recommended\" >When Is a Bland Diet Recommended?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/#What_Foods_Are_in_a_Soft_Bland_Diet\" >What Foods Are in a Soft Bland Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/#Whats_a_Bland_Breakfast\" >What&#8217;s a Bland Breakfast?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/#Whats_a_Bland_Snack\" >What&#8217;s a Bland Snack?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/#Whats_a_Bland_Lunch\" >What&#8217;s a Bland Lunch?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/#Whats_a_Bland_Dinner\" >What&#8217;s a Bland Dinner?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/#What_Is_a_Sample_Bland_Diet_Menu_for_7_Days\" >What Is a Sample Bland Diet Menu for 7 Days?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/#BRAT_Diet_vs_Bland_Diet_Whats_the_Difference\" >BRAT Diet vs. Bland Diet: What&#8217;s the Difference?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/#How_Long_Should_You_Follow_a_Bland_Diet\" >How Long Should You Follow a Bland Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/#How_Do_You_Transition_off_a_Bland_Diet\" >How Do You Transition off a Bland Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/#What_Are_Some_Reasons_to_Consider_a_Bland_Diet\" >What Are Some Reasons to Consider a Bland Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/#Is_yogurt_a_bland_food\" >Is yogurt a bland food?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/#Can_I_eat_eggs_on_a_bland_diet\" >Can I eat eggs on a bland diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/#Is_coffee_okay_on_a_bland_diet\" >Is coffee okay on a bland diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/#Is_broccoli_a_bland_food\" >Is broccoli a bland food?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/#Is_chocolate_okay_on_a_bland_diet\" >Is chocolate okay on a bland diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/#How_long_should_you_follow_a_bland_diet\" >How long should you follow a bland diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/#Can_kids_follow_a_bland_diet\" >Can kids follow a bland diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/#What_can_you_eat_after_a_bland_diet\" >What can you eat after a bland diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/#What_is_the_difference_between_a_bland_diet_and_the_BRAT_diet\" >What is the difference between a bland diet and the BRAT diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/#Is_a_bland_diet_the_same_as_a_low-residue_diet\" >Is a bland diet the same as a low-residue diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/#What_should_I_eat_after_a_stomach_bug\" >What should I eat after a stomach bug?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 7-day bland diet menu gives you simple, easy-to-digest foods for a short period of digestive discomfort. It focuses on soft, low-fiber, low-acid, non-spicy foods such as rice, toast, bananas, applesauce, potatoes, eggs, baked chicken, white fish, broth, and low-fat dairy, with a full meal plan below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_Day_Bland_Diet_Menu\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Meal-Plan.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is for general informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a licensed clinician before making dietary changes, particularly if you have a diagnosed digestive condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Bland_Diet\"><\/span><b>What Is the Bland Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bland diet is an eating approach that focuses on soft, low-fiber, lightly seasoned foods that are gentle on the digestive system. It usually limits foods that are spicy, fried, raw, high in fat, high in fiber, or highly acidic (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000068.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK538500\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A soft bland diet is usually temporary. It may be used when someone needs simple foods that are easier to chew, swallow, or digest. Some bland diet foods also overlap with low-fiber or low-residue foods, particularly refined grains, tender proteins, peeled potatoes, and well-cooked vegetables (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000068.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK538500\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal isn&#8217;t to replace normal eating in the long term\u2014a bland diet is usually a short-term structure for plain foods for stomach upset or recovery, and timing should depend on individual tolerance and professional guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Is_a_Bland_Diet_Recommended\"><\/span><b>When Is a Bland Diet Recommended?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bland diet may be recommended for short-term digestive discomfort, gradual food reintroduction, or periods when rich, spicy, or high-fiber meals feel difficult to tolerate. Available guidance describes bland foods as soft, not spicy, and low in fiber (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000068.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For adults with diarrhea, the first priority is fluid and electrolyte replacement. As the digestive system settles, soft bland foods may be added back in (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000121.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). For nausea or vomiting, guidance often suggests smaller meals and bland foods such as crackers, toast, baked chicken, fish, potatoes, noodles, and rice (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000122.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people with acid reflux or gastritis may be advised to limit trigger foods such as chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, and spicy foods (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK554462\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If you have a diagnosed digestive condition, don&#8217;t use a bland diet as a self-directed plan. Ask a clinician or registered dietitian what&#8217;s appropriate for your situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Read more: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-protein-diet-plan-for-weight-loss\/\"><i>7-Day Protein Diet Plan For Weight Loss<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-8.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Foods_Are_in_a_Soft_Bland_Diet\"><\/span><b>What Foods Are in a Soft Bland Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A soft bland diet usually includes easy-to-digest foods from several food groups. The best bland diet food list depends on personal tolerance, but most versions focus on tender proteins, refined grains, cooked produce, low-fat dairy, and mild seasonings (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000068.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK538500\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also use this table as a bland diet grocery list.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm-comptable-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<table id=\"wpsm-table-1452\" class=\"wpsm-comptable \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<thead class=\"wpsm-thead wpsm-thead-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>Foods to eat<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>Foods to avoid<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/thead>\n\t\t\t\t\t<tbody class=\"wpsm-tbody\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tProteins: baked, poached, or grilled chicken, turkey, white fish, eggs, tofu\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFried meats, fatty cuts, sausage, bacon, tough or heavily seasoned meats\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGrains: white rice, plain pasta, white toast, saltine crackers, cream of wheat\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhole-grain bread, bran cereal, brown rice, popcorn, granola\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVegetables: peeled potatoes, carrots, green beans, squash, zucchini, all well cooked\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRaw vegetables, onions, peppers, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli if it causes gas\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFruits: bananas, applesauce, canned peaches or pears, melon\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCitrus fruits, dried fruit, pineapple, berries with seeds, fruit canned in heavy syrup\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDairy: low-fat milk, plain yogurt, cottage cheese, pudding, if tolerated\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFull-fat dairy, strong cheeses, dairy with nuts, seeds, granola, or fruit pieces\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDietary fats: small amounts of olive oil, smooth peanut butter, or avocado if tolerated\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDeep-fried foods, cream sauces, heavy butter, greasy fast food\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDrinks: water, broth, weak tea, non-caffeinated drinks\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAlcohol, coffee or caffeinated tea, energy drinks, carbonated drinks if they bother you\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFlavorings: small amounts of salt, parsley, or mild herbs\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHot sauce, chili, curry powder, strong spices, pickles, acidic sauces\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_a_Bland_Breakfast\"><\/span><b>What&#8217;s a Bland Breakfast?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bland diet breakfast ideas should be plain, soft, and not greasy. Choose a small meal that combines a gentle grain with a simple protein and\/or fruit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try these options:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cream of wheat with a small drizzle of honey<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scrambled eggs with white toast<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plain rice pudding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banana slices with cottage cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-fat plain yogurt with applesauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boiled or poached egg with steamed potatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_a_Bland_Snack\"><\/span><b>What&#8217;s a Bland Snack?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bland diet snacks should be light, low in spice, and easy to digest. Smaller portions may feel more comfortable than large meals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try these options:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rice cakes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applesauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banana<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pudding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canned peaches or pears<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saltine crackers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plain toast<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>BetterMe: Health Coaching app can help you build a more structured approach to your wellness routine with meal plans, workouts, and habit-tracking tools. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_Day_Bland_Diet_Menu\">Start using the app<\/a> to explore options that may support your personal fitness and nutrition goals.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/The-Banana-Diet_-Pros-Cons-and-Everything-Else-You-Need-to-Know.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_a_Bland_Lunch\"><\/span><b>What&#8217;s a Bland Lunch?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bland diet lunch ideas should feel filling without relying on fried foods, heavy sauces, or strong seasonings. Keep preparation simple: bake, boil, steam, or poach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try these options:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken noodle soup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pasta with a light drizzle of olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baked chicken breast with steamed zucchini<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkey sandwich on white bread without mayo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steamed rice with poached fish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scrambled eggs with boiled potatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_a_Bland_Dinner\"><\/span><b>What&#8217;s a Bland Dinner?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bland diet dinner ideas can still include protein, starch, and cooked vegetables. The key is mild seasoning and gentle cooking methods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try these options:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poached salmon with mashed potatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baked turkey with steamed carrots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grilled chicken breast with well-cooked green beans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boiled shrimp with white rice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roasted turkey with steamed butternut squash<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baked cod with soft-cooked peas<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><i>Read more: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chicken-broth-diet\/\"><i>Chicken Broth Diet: Does It Work?<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Sample_Bland_Diet_Menu_for_7_Days\"><\/span><b>What Is a Sample Bland Diet Menu for 7 Days?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sample 7-day bland diet menu should include simple breakfasts, lunches, and dinners that repeat easy ingredients. Repetition can make bland diet meal prep easier, especially when appetite is low.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These easy-to-digest meals are examples only. Adjust portions, ingredients, and timing based on tolerance and professional guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm-comptable-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<table id=\"wpsm-table-1453\" class=\"wpsm-comptable \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<thead class=\"wpsm-thead wpsm-thead-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>Day<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>Breakfast<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>Lunch<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>Dinner<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/thead>\n\t\t\t\t\t<tbody class=\"wpsm-tbody\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDay 1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tScrambled eggs with white toast\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGrilled chicken breast with boiled potatoes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBaked fish with steamed white rice\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDay 2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBanana smoothie with smooth peanut butter\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTurkey sandwich on white bread\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPoached chicken with mashed potatoes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDay 3\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCream of wheat with applesauce\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBaked salmon with white rice\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBoiled eggs with toast\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDay 4\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPancakes with bananas\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGrilled chicken with lettuce and peeled cucumber\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSteamed fish with boiled potatoes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDay 5\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tScrambled eggs with white toast\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRoast turkey with steamed rice\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBaked fish with mashed potatoes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDay 6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBanana smoothie with smooth peanut butter\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChicken soup with white bread\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPoached eggs with toast\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDay 7\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCream of wheat with applesauce\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBaked salmon with white rice\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGrilled chicken breast with boiled potatoes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For simple bland diet recipes, keep seasonings mild and use moist cooking methods. Batch-cook rice, potatoes, chicken, and carrots so meals are easier to assemble.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/The-Chicken-And-Broccoli-Diet_-Why-This-Isnt-The-Weight-Loss-Solution-Youve-Been-Looking-For.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BRAT_Diet_vs_Bland_Diet_Whats_the_Difference\"><\/span><b>BRAT Diet vs. Bland Diet: What&#8217;s the Difference?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The BRAT diet is narrower than a bland diet. BRAT usually refers to bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast, while a bland diet includes a wider range of soft, mild foods (1, 6).<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm-comptable-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<table id=\"wpsm-table-1454\" class=\"wpsm-comptable \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<thead class=\"wpsm-thead wpsm-thead-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>Feature<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>BRAT diet<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>Bland diet<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/thead>\n\t\t\t\t\t<tbody class=\"wpsm-tbody\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFoods included\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBananas, rice, applesauce, toast\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRefined grains, tender proteins, cooked produce, some low-fat dairy, mild soups\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTypical duration\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUsually very short term\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUsually short term, but broader than BRAT\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBest for\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA simple starting point when appetite is low\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA fuller short-term menu of stomach-friendly foods\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRestrictions\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVery limited food variety\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLimits spicy, fried, raw, high-fat, high-fiber, and acidic foods\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNutritional completeness\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMore limited\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMore varied, but still not ideal in the long term\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-residue diet vs bland diet is a separate comparison. A low-residue or low-fiber approach focuses on limiting fiber and stool bulk, while a bland diet focuses more on soft texture, mild flavor, and avoiding common irritants. These patterns can overlap, but they&#8217;re not identical (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK538500\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Should_You_Follow_a_Bland_Diet\"><\/span><b>How Long Should You Follow a Bland Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people follow a bland diet for a few days to a week, depending on why they are using it and how well they tolerate other foods. Guidance generally frames bland eating as temporary, with a clinician or dietitian advising when to add foods back in (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000068.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK538500\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel that you need to follow a bland diet for longer, ask a professional for help. Long-term use may be too limited in fiber, variety, and certain nutrients.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Transition_off_a_Bland_Diet\"><\/span><b>How Do You Transition off a Bland Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To transition off a bland diet, add foods back gradually instead of returning to rich, spicy, or high-fiber meals all at once.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with your current bland staples, such as rice, potatoes, toast, bananas, eggs, and chicken.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add one new food at a time, such as cooked oats, a peeled fruit, or another cooked vegetable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase fiber slowly with foods such as oatmeal, peeled fruit, or tender cooked vegetables.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add stronger flavors, caffeine, fried foods, and raw produce later, if tolerated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pause any food that causes discomfort and try it again another day.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If symptoms return or become severe, speak with a medical professional.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe can help you add more structure to your daily wellness routine with workouts, meal planning tools, and habit-building features. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_Day_Bland_Diet_Menu\">Explore the app<\/a> and take a practical step toward a routine that feels more manageable for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Some_Reasons_to_Consider_a_Bland_Diet\"><\/span><b>What Are Some Reasons to Consider a Bland Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bland diet can offer a simple short-term structure when your usual meals feel too heavy or hard to tolerate. It focuses on gentle foods for an upset stomach, such as refined grains, bananas, applesauce, potatoes, eggs, lean poultry, fish, and broth (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000068.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may also be useful after vomiting, diarrhea, stomach flu, or food poisoning when appetite starts to return. For many people, starting with small amounts of plain foods feels more practical than jumping back into larger, richer meals (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000122.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK554462\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people with acid reflux, gastritis, or other diagnosed digestive conditions may receive professional advice to limit certain trigger foods. This should be individualized\u2014a bland diet shouldn&#8217;t replace a care plan or professional guidance for any diagnosed condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take based on the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/menopause-meal-Overlay-Banner-1.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_yogurt_a_bland_food\"><\/span><strong>Is yogurt a bland food?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, plain low-fat or non-fat yogurt is often considered a bland food if you tolerate dairy. Choose unsweetened yogurt without granola, seeds, or fruit pieces. If dairy causes you gas, bloating, or diarrhea, pause it and ask a professional for guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_eat_eggs_on_a_bland_diet\"><\/span><strong>Can I eat eggs on a bland diet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, eggs can fit into a bland diet. Boiled, poached, or softly scrambled eggs are usually better choices than fried eggs. Use minimal oil and avoid spicy seasonings.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_coffee_okay_on_a_bland_diet\"><\/span><strong>Is coffee okay on a bland diet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, coffee is usually avoided on a bland diet. Caffeine can stimulate stomach acid, and coffee may bother some people even when it is decaffeinated (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK538500\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Choose water, broth, or herbal tea instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_broccoli_a_bland_food\"><\/span><strong>Is broccoli a bland food?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broccoli isn&#8217;t usually considered a bland food. While broccoli is nutritious, it&#8217;s high in fiber and can cause gas or bloating for some people. Well-cooked carrots, peeled potatoes, squash, or green beans may be easier options when you need to take it easy on your digestive tract.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_chocolate_okay_on_a_bland_diet\"><\/span><strong>Is chocolate okay on a bland diet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, chocolate is usually not recommended on a bland diet. It contains fat and caffeine-like compounds, and it&#8217;s commonly listed among foods that some people with reflux are advised to limit (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK554462\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_you_follow_a_bland_diet\"><\/span><strong>How long should you follow a bland diet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people follow a bland diet for a few days to a week. The right timing depends on why you&#8217;re using it and how you feel when you add foods back. Get professional guidance if you need it longer.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_kids_follow_a_bland_diet\"><\/span><strong>Can kids follow a bland diet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children may be offered bland foods in some situations, but caregivers should ask a pediatrician for guidance. Available guidance for children with diarrhea notes that many can continue eating usual foods, and bland foods may be used when needed (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000693.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Infants and children who are actively vomiting need special care.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_you_eat_after_a_bland_diet\"><\/span><strong>What can you eat after a bland diet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a bland diet, start with simple foods and add variety gradually. Good first additions may include oatmeal, peeled fruit, tender cooked vegetables, mild soups, and lean proteins. Add raw produce, beans, fried foods, and spicy meals later if tolerated.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_a_bland_diet_and_the_BRAT_diet\"><\/span><strong>What is the difference between a bland diet and the BRAT diet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The BRAT diet is a much narrower version of bland eating. It focuses on bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast, while a bland diet includes more proteins, cooked vegetables, soups, refined grains, and some dairy (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000068.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/brat-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_bland_diet_the_same_as_a_low-residue_diet\"><\/span><strong>Is a bland diet the same as a low-residue diet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, a bland diet isn&#8217;t the same as a low-residue diet. A low-residue approach focuses on limiting fiber and stool bulk, while a bland diet focuses on soft, mild foods and limiting common irritants. They overlap, but they&#8217;re used differently (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK538500\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_eat_after_a_stomach_bug\"><\/span><strong>What should I eat after a stomach bug?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a stomach bug, start with fluids and small amounts of bland, easy-to-digest foods once your appetite returns. Options may include crackers, toast, bananas, applesauce, rice, potatoes, broth, chicken, or fish (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000121.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000122.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Contact a clinician if vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration signs, or severe discomfort persist.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_Day_Bland_Diet_Menu\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 7-day bland diet menu can help organize simple meals when you need soft, mild, easy-to-digest foods for a short time. Focus on plain tender proteins, refined grains, cooked vegetables, low-acid fruits, and small portions. Use it as a temporary guide, then transition back to more variety as tolerated or with professional guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A 7-day bland diet menu gives you simple, easy-to-digest foods for a short period of digestive discomfort. It focuses on soft, low-fiber, low-acid, non-spicy foods such as rice, toast, bananas, applesauce, potatoes, eggs, baked chicken, white fish, broth, and low-fat dairy, with a full meal plan below. This article is for general informational purposes only. 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It focuses on soft, low-fiber, low-acid, non-spicy foods such as rice, toast, bananas, applesauce, potatoes, eggs, baked chicken, white fish, broth, and low-fat dairy, with a full meal plan below.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is for general informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a licensed clinician before making dietary changes, particularly if you have a diagnosed digestive condition.<\/span>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>What Is the Bland Diet?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bland diet is an eating approach that focuses on soft, low-fiber, lightly seasoned foods that are gentle on the digestive system. It usually limits foods that are spicy, fried, raw, high in fat, high in fiber, or highly acidic (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000068.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK538500\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A soft bland diet is usually temporary. It may be used when someone needs simple foods that are easier to chew, swallow, or digest. Some bland diet foods also overlap with low-fiber or low-residue foods, particularly refined grains, tender proteins, peeled potatoes, and well-cooked vegetables (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000068.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK538500\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal isn't to replace normal e ..."},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/","url":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/","name":"The 7 Day Bland Diet Meal Plan & Foods","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1440-7-day-bland-diet-menu.jpg","dateModified":"2026-07-27T10:09:39+00:00","description":"Use this \u2605 7 DAY BLAND DIET MENU \u27a4 guide to get simple meal ideas and learn about what foods to eat and avoid, a BRAT comparison, and tips for easing back into variety.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1440-7-day-bland-diet-menu.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1440-7-day-bland-diet-menu.jpg","width":1920,"height":1200,"caption":"Woman enjoying a bowl of vegetable soup at a sunlit kitchen table as part of a 7 day bland diet menu."},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-bland-diet-menu\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Diets","item":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/diets\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"7-Day Bland Diet Menu: What to Eat, What to Avoid, and a Full Week Plan"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#website","url":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/","name":"BetterMe Blog","description":"Health &amp; 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