Urostomy: Nutritional Advice and Diet Tips

Unless your healthcare team gives you specific instructions, people with a urostomy do not need a special diet. However, there are a few tips you may want to keep in mind to avoid infections and urine odors:

• Drink at least six to eight cups (48-64 ounces) of water and other fluids per day.
• You may want to limit certain foods that cause urine odour. These include^A:
  - Asparagus
  - Fish
  - Eggs
  - Alcohol
  - Cruciferous vegetables, such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale and Brussels sprouts
  - Cheese (certain types)
  - Baked beans
  - Onions
• Some foods help fight urine odor. You may want to increase your intake of:
  - Cranberry juice
  - Buttermilk
  - Parsley
  - Yogurt