Special Diet For Ulcerative Colitis
When it comes to Ulcerative Colitis or UC, there is
no one diet to aid in the symptoms. Many doctors do
encourage healthy diet will often work with patients
to create an diet that works for them and their
disorder.
For many people who have ulcerative colitis, they are encouraged to keep a food diary to learn what foods cause flare-ups.
As a person who has a gastrointestinal disease, I am
very careful what I eat now. I eat spicy food such as
pizza in only moderate amounts, drink alcohol
occasionally, do not use too many spices in food such
as pepper, and practice yoga and stress management as
a part of my daily routine to keep my symptoms at bay.
Even though there is no traditional diet for those
with UC, IBS, and the like, there are some foods to
watch out for, eat in limited quantities, or just
avoid all together. These include popcorn, nuts and
seeds as they can cause abdominal cramping. Anything
greasy or fried as those foods are high in fat and
cannot be entirely absorbed into the body, which could
cause gas and diarrhea.
Anyone who is lactose intolerant would avoid milk,
cheese, ice cream, and anything with dairy products in
them as these can cause abdominal cramping, gas, and
loose stools. Raw fruits and vegetables can be rough on someone who
has a gastrointestinal problem and can cause bloating
and gas. Also, drinking may not make the condition
worse, but for some it can make bring on attacks.
It's also best to stay away from white sugar and
anything with white bread and white flour. Limit or
avoid strong teas, coffee, and alcohol. Be sure to
drink plenty of water to keep up normal bowel
movements and get plenty of sleep. One needs to eliminate all causes of stress and adjust
to the disorder with patience.
There are several diets that work for those with
Ulcerative Colitis. The fresh fruit diet is used
during attacks. It is a fast that is to be used for 5
days during attacks and juices like papaya, carrot,
and raw cabbage are the best. Citrus juices should be
avoided at this time. After 10 days, smaller meals such as cooked or
steamed vegetables such as banana, papaya, along with
yogurt and cottage cheese can be eaten. Coconut water
can be drunk as it is soothing to the soft mucosa of
the colon. For the next three months to avoid flare-ups, those
with ulcerative colitis should follow this guideline: breakfast with ripe bananas or papaya and milk, carrot juice for a
snack in the mid-morning, steamed vegetables and rice
for lunch, coconut water or fruit juice for an
afternoon snack, raw sprouts such as alfalfa and
beans, cottage cheese and nuts for dinner. For a snack
before bed, one can have a glass of milk or a baked
apple.
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