As the Leader in Hydrogen and Methane Breath Testing, CDI follows industry best practices and stays current with the latest industry research to provide its patients with the best test taking experience. As such, we are pleased to announce updates to all our breath test Instructions for Use (IFUs), including an expanded list of permitted foods that may be eaten during the 12-hour diet period.
The expanded list of permitted foods (as of August 2023) includes:
Additionally, to help enhance the patient experience, our team has partnered with the GI community to create sample recipes utilizing only the permitted foods. Note dishes should be prepared according to your preferred method until fully cooked. You can adjust the quantities of ingredients according to your preferences and the number of servings you need; however, substitutions should only be made using ingredients on the permitted foods list.
We hope you enjoy these varied and delicious meal options made with the approved ingredients!
Sample Breakfast Recipes
Egg and Veggie Scramble:
Ingredients:
- Eggs
- Plain tofu
- Boiled or mashed carrots
- Boiled or mashed turnips
- Olive oil (minimal)
- Salt (minimal)
- Pepper (minimal)
Instructions:
- Heat a minimal amount of olive oil in a pan
- Crumble tofu and cook for a few minutes
- Add boiled or mashed carrots and turnips
- Whisk eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper, then pour over the veggies
- Scramble until eggs are cooked
Meat and Eggs:
Ingredients:
- Eggs
- Baked or broiled lean pork or turkey
- Olive oil (minimal)
- Salt (minimal)
- Pepper (minimal)
Instructions:
- Heat a minimal amount of olive oil in a pan
- Cook baked or broiled lean pork or turkey
- Fry or scramble eggs alongside
- Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Tofu Breakfast Sandwich:
Ingredients:
- Plain tofu
- Plain white bread
- Olive oil (minimal)
- Salt (minimal)
- Pepper (minimal)
Instructions:
- Cut tofu into slices and pan-fry in a minimal amount of olive oil
- Toast plain white bread
- Assemble the tofu slices between the bread slices
- Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Sample Lunch Recipes
Seafood Salad:
Ingredients:
- Baked or broiled seafood (e.g., fish, shrimp)
- Boiled or mashed potatoes
- Boiled or mashed carrots
- Olive oil (minimal)
- Salt (minimal)
- Pepper (minimal)
Instructions:
- Flake the baked or broiled seafood.
- Mix with boiled or mashed potatoes and carrots.
- Drizzle with a minimal amount of olive oil.
- Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
Chicken and Rice Bowl:
Ingredients:
- Baked or broiled chicken
- white rice
- boiled or mashed turnips
- olive oil (minimal)
- salt (minimal)
- pepper (minimal)
Instructions:
- Shred the baked or broiled chicken.
- Mix with cooked white rice and boiled or mashed turnips.
- Drizzle with a minimal amount of olive oil.
- Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Lean Beef Wrap:
Ingredients:
- Baked or broiled lean beef
- Plain white bread
- Boiled or mashed carrots
- Olive oil (minimal)
- Salt (minimal)
- Pepper (minimal)
Instructions:
- Slice the baked or broiled lean beef.
- Place slices on a plain white bread slice.
- Add boiled or mashed carrots.
- Drizzle with a minimal amount of olive oil.
- Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Roll up the bread to make a wrap.
Sample Dinner Recipes
Tofu Stir-Fry:
Ingredients:
- Plain tofu
- White rice
- Boiled or mashed carrots
- Boiled or mashed turnips
- Olive oil (minimal)
- Salt (minimal)
- Pepper (minimal)
Instructions:
- Cube tofu and stir-fry in a pan with a minimal amount of olive oil.
- Add boiled or mashed carrots and turnips.
- Serve over cooked white rice.
- Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Mixed Grill:
Ingredients:
- Baked or broiled seafood
- Baked or broiled lean beef or pork
- Baked or broiled chicken or turkey
- Boiled or mashed potatoes
- Olive oil (minimal)
- Salt (minimal)
- Pepper (minimal)
Instructions:
- Arrange a variety of baked or broiled proteins on a plate.
- Serve with boiled or mashed potatoes.
- Drizzle with a minimal amount of olive oil.
- Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Baked Fish with Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients:
- Baked or broiled seafood (such as salmon or tilapia)
- Boiled or mashed potatoes (skins removed)
- Olive oil (minimal)
- Salt (minimal)
- Pepper (minimal)
Instructions:
- Arrange the baked or broiled seafood on a plate.
- Serve with boiled or mashed potatoes.
- Drizzle with a minimal amount of olive oil.
- Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
For additional recipes and meal ideas, patients can turn to ChatGPT or other chat bot resources. Below is a suggested prompt to ensure only permitted foods are used. Please be sure to check the recipes carefully and adjust accordingly as chat bots can make mistakes. Reach out to our customer service team with any questions.
ChatGPT Prompt:
Generate a recipe with cooking instructions for breakfast, lunch, and dinner that can be made using ONLY the following ingredients: minimal olive oil, minimal salt, minimal pepper, plain white bread, eggs, plain tofu, baked or broiled seafood, baked or broiled lean beef, baked or broiled lean pork, baked or broiled chicken, baked or broiled turkey, white rice, boiled or mashed potatoes (no skins), boiled or mashed carrots, boiled or mashed Turnips (no skins). Do not make any substitutions and do not use any ingredients or spices not listed here.
