Does changing the food I eat help control inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:In addition to being fuel for your life, food is medicine. This is true for everyone but you may be even more aware of it because your digestive tract is irritated and responds to even the slightest variations in your diet. Your doctor will have specific recommendations about the diet that is perfect for you. This section provides you with an overview of your diet.
If you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), avoid fried foods and refined carbohydrates, because they prompt your body to produce inflammatory chemicals that can stimulate an allergic response. Avoid dairy products, spicy foods, and fats all of which might aggravate your colon and make your symptoms worse. Try keeping a food/symptom diary to see what foods make you feel better or worse, and adjust your diet accordingly. Cruciferous (cabbage family) vegetables, like cauliflower and broccoli, may make you gassy. Watch out for nuts, seeds, and popcorn, all foods that might irritate your gut.
Eat foods rich in healthy omega-3 fats, such as fish; low-fat proteins, such as chicken with the skin removed or tofu; check with your doctor or nutritionist about eating foods high in soluble fiber, such as oatmeal.In addition to being fuel for your life, food is medicine. This is true for everyone but you may be even more aware of it because your digestive tract is irritated and responds to even the slightest variations in your diet. Your doctor will... More -
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital answered:What you eat cannot cause IBD, but certain foods may worsen your symptoms. Our nutrition team, working in close collaboration with your gastroenterologists, can help you modify your diet to reduce symptoms of IBD and also make sure that you are eating and absorbing enough food to meet your nutritional needs.
What you eat cannot cause IBD, but certain foods may worsen your symptoms. Our nutrition team, working in close collaboration with your gastroenterologists, can help you modify your diet to reduce symptoms of IBD and also make sure that you are... More -
Laura Motosko answered:Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) including Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis, which is an inflammation of part or all of the digestive tract is not proven to be controlled by a change in the types of food eaten. It is important with IBD to maintain optimal weight and nutrition by seeking individual evaluation and treatment with a gastrointestinal doctor and Registered Dietitian.Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) including Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis, which is an inflammation of part or all of the digestive tract is not proven to be controlled by a change in the types of food eaten. It is important with IBD to... More -
Riverside Health System answered:No special eating plan has been proven effective for treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). But for some people, changing the foods they eat may help control the symptoms of IBD.
There are no blanket food rules. Changes that help one person with IBD may not relieve symptoms in another. Talk to your doctor and maybe a dietitian about which foods you should and should not be eating. Their suggestions will depend on the part of your intestine that is affected and which disease you have.
Your doctor may suggest some of the following changes:
Taking specific nutritional supplements, including possibly vitamin and mineral supplements Avoiding greasy or fried foods Avoiding cream sauces and meat products Avoiding spicy foods Avoiding foods high in fiber, such as nuts and raw fruits and vegetables Eating smaller, more frequent mealsEven though you may have to limit certain foods, you should still aim to eat meals that give you all the nutrients you need.
This answer is based on source information from the National Women's Health Information Center.
No special eating plan has been proven effective for treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). But for some people, changing the foods they eat may help control the symptoms of IBD. There are no blanket food rules. Changes that help one person with... More
