Beginner
Sat, July 30, 2016 9:02 PM
I'm about to be 18, have been diagnosed with crohns since summer of 2014 but just had my first flare up this summer. So I'm still kind of learning about how all this works. I know since I'm currently having flare ups I can't eat certain foods, but once I recover will I be able to eat them again? Questions keep coming to me but I don't know who to ask so I'm trying this out.
Joined Jul 28, 2016
Thu, August 04, 2016 10:34 AM
Currently, there is no direct evidence to suggest that food or diet causes, prevents or cures Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). However, when flares are present, what you eat can impact your symptoms. It is important to note that the dietary needs of IBD patients vary from one patient to another and must be implemented on an individualized basis. Therefore, IBD experts have not been able to come up with a list of foods that all patients can eat and a list of foods that all patients should avoid.
Researchers are continuing to study the interaction between diet and IBD. For now, dietary recommendations are generally aimed at easing symptoms during flares and ensuring an overall adequate intake and absorption of nutrients, vitamins and minerals.
For more specific information, please view our “Diet, Nutrition & Inflammatory Bowel Disease” brochure, a comprehensive resource covering: the diet and nutritional needs of IBD patients, tips for managing IBD with a healthy diet, and sample meal plans and recipes.
In addition, the study “Dietary Patterns and Self-Reported Associations of Diet with Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease”, completed by Cohen et al. (2012) as part of our CCFA Partners research initiative, yogurt, rice, and bananas were more frequently reported to improve symptoms whereas non-leafy vegetables, spicy foods, fruit, nuts, leafy vegetables, fried foods, milk, red meat, soda, popcorn, dairy, alcohol, high-fiber foods, corn, fatty foods, seeds, coffee, and beans were more frequently reported to worsen symptoms.
Also check out "A Guide for Teens with IBD at: http://www.ccfa.org/assets/pdfs/teenguide.pdf
If, you have further questions, please email info@ccfa.org or call our toll-free number at 1.888.MY.GUT.PAIN (1.888.694.8872), Monday through Friday 9am-5pm EST to speak with an information specialist.
Joined Oct 12, 2017
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