A bland diet is a diet consisting of foods that are generally soft, low in dietary fiber, cooked rather than raw, and not spicy. Fried and fatty foods, strong cheeses, whole grains (rich in fiber), and the medications aspirin and ibuprofen are also avoided while on this diet. Such a diet is called bland because it is soothing to the digestive trac... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bland_diet
A regular diet omitting foods that mechanically or chemically irritate the gastrointestinal tract. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973