Learn which foods to eat and which to avoid.
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| | | Every person living with ulcerative colitis (UC) has different dietary triggers, so it's recommended to identify your unique food sensitivities and adjust your diet accordingly under the care of a doctor and/or dietitian. However, there are some general dietary guidelines that may help you manage your health — both during flare-ups and remission periods. | | Foods to eat and limit during a flare-up | | Some foods may irritate your digestive tract and cause symptoms like cramping, diarrhea, or nausea. Consider limiting how often you eat these foods during a flare: | | | | | | | | | | • | alcohol, sugar-sweetened beverages, and caffeinated drinks | | The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation suggests increasing protein, fluids, and nutrient-dense meals and snacks during a flare period.
Click the button below to get our downloadable guide for UC-friendly ingredient substitutions. | | | | How to eat during remission | When in remission, you may choose to eat different foods than when you're experiencing a flare-up. That's because some of the foods you may need to skip during a flare-up are loaded with beneficial nutrients.
Avoiding food groups for long periods of time could possibly lead to nutritional deficiencies. So, during remission periods, try to include as many tolerated, nutrient-packed foods in your diet as possible, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, nuts, and seeds.
Certain foods can also decrease inflammation when consumed regularly over time. These include foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids and leafy green vegetables, as well as cooked, cooled, or reheated starches.
Again, food triggers are extremely personal to each person living with UC. It's highly recommended to work with a doctor or registered dietitian who is familiar with UC to guide you toward the best, nutrient-packed diet plan that works for you. | | | | Which diets can help? | There's no official meal plan for UC. While more research is needed, some diets have been found to relieve symptoms more than others.
For example, the low FODMAP diet focuses on limiting sugars and carbs that may not be absorbed well in your GI tract. A small 2020 study found that it may decrease the severity of irritable bowel disease (IBD) symptoms.
Another option that may work for you is the Mediterranean diet, which is high in whole plant foods and low in animal products. A 2021 study suggests that eating this way could help people with IBD enter a period of remission. | | | | More advice for you | Be sure to drink plenty of water every day, especially because UC symptoms like diarrhea could cause dehydration. Preparing meals ahead of time and keeping snacks nearby can save time and energy when you're hungry but don't feel like cooking. This can also reduce the chance of buying takeout meals with trigger-inducing ingredients.
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