11:52 p.m
Sunday 04 September 2022
I wrote – Omnia Qalawun:
In addition to drug treatment, IBD patients need to follow a balanced diet, which contributes to relieving symptoms and strengthening immunity to fight infections. Although IBD includes both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, there are foods that you should eat and others that you should avoid.
In the following report, “Conselto” reviews a list of the best foods for IBD patients, according to the official website of the University of California, “UCSF health”.
Foods for IBD patients
First: What foods are allowed?
Eat cold foods, such as: cucumber, watermelon, strawberry, mango and green pepper, because they relieve diarrhea.
The diet should be low in dietary fiber, so as not to increase bowel movement and watery diarrhea.
Follow a fluid-rich diet and then introduce soft foods such as lean poultry and cottage cheese.
Eat cooked or canned vegetables and fruits.
Eat pasta made from whole wheat grains.
Get tortilla bread because it is made from whole grains, which protects against the risk of worsening symptoms.
Eat lean proteins.
Eat low-fat dairy products.
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Examples of foods and drinks:
-Apple juice.
Natural juices, especially without added sugar.
Canned fruits and vegetables.
-oatmeal.
Mashed potatoes.
Brown rice.
Whole grain pasta.
White meat without fat, such as turkey and chicken.
-Hard-boiled eggs.
Sourdough bread.
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Second: It is forbidden to eat it
Avoid excessive intake of dietary fiber, as it increases abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Avoid foods that may help to speed up the bowel movement abnormally and thus cause diarrhea, such as fresh or raw fruits and vegetables, prunes and caffeinated drinks.
Decrease the intake of sweets in the diet, such as juices, candy and soda, to help reduce watery diarrhea.
Add foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids to the diet. These fats may have an anti-inflammatory effect. Fatty acids are found in fish, such as: salmon, mackerel, herring and sardines.
Foods should be of small size and served more than once, unlike large meals.
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Forbidden foods for Crohn’s disease
Doctors recommend a set of additional recommendations for them:
Avoid eating nuts, seeds, beans and grains.
If you are lactose intolerant, you should follow a diet that is free of lactose, which is found in dairy products such as cheese, milk and ice cream.
If signs such as stool change color to dark green with an unpleasant odor appear, it is necessary to avoid fatty foods and eat low-fat or fat-free foods.
Doctors recommend taking nutritional supplements in case of decreased appetite and difficulty eating solid foods, but under medical supervision.
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