Insights on diet and
Crohn's symptoms.
There's no evidence that what you eat actually causes Crohn's. But some foods and
beverages can aggravate your symptoms.
Which is why you may want to talk to your doctor about making certain adjustments
to your diet. While everyone is different, when your Crohn's disease is active,
certain foods may cause more discomfort than others. Here are a few suggestions
that could help1,2:
- Limit dairy products
- Try low-fat foods
- Experiment with fiber
- Consider taking multivitamins
- Avoid “gassy” foods
- Eat smaller meals
- Drink plenty of liquids
Turn a nutritious diet into a delicious meal.
Poor absorption and loss of appetite often associated with Crohn's disease may deprive
your body of essential nutrients.2 If you're not getting proper nutrition
or not absorbing nutrients, malnutrition may occur.1
So eating a nutritious diet is essential. But that doesn't mean you have to eat
only steamed vegetables for the rest of your life.2
You may want to explore the recipes in a
Crohn's cookbook and try to identify the types of foods that work well for
you. Plus, consider tracking what you eat in a daily food diary.
Speaking from the gut. Listen to the Crohn's Cast.
This Crohn's podcast covers relevant issues for people living with Crohn's disease.
Hear insights and tips from health professionals regarding diet, nutrition, and
disease facts. It also includes a firsthand account from someone living with Crohn's
disease.