What is the best diet for crohn's disease or IBS?

Question

If you have recipes or "tricks" on what helps the gut... please let me know.

Answer 1

Plain foods, no spice.
No fried foods.
Yougurt to maintain the healthy balance
Stay away from things that constipate as well

Answer 2

Ah, I would like to start off by saying that there isn't really any diet plan out there for Crohn's Disease. Although my brother's diet is very similar to the ones for IBS. ( My brother has been suffering from Crohn's Disease for the past seven years by the way. ) So to answer your question, I suppose you could use one of the diet plans for IBS for Crohn's Disease as well. ( Though with some minor adjustments. ) His diet plan, What to eat - Very little red meat. Fish such as Tilapia, or Tuna. Lots of vegetables, and fruits. ( Mostly bananas, carrots, and green beans. ) Foods that are soft, easy to digest, and contain lots of fiber. ( Oatmeal, bananas. ) Things you should avoid - Caffeine, and chocolate. ( Caffeine is okay in very small amounts, though it should not be consumed on a daily basis. ) Diary products. Because of the medication he takes, he can't have hard things like popcorn, fried foods, and the sort. In addition to his diet, he needs to take either multivitamins, and or iron pills everyday. I hope this helps. :)

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Answer 3

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Answer 5

I think your suppose to avoid spicy, sour, and any foods that will cause your IBS.

Answer 6

low fiber bland

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Ensuring good nutrition is an important part of managing Crohn’s disease. People with Crohn’s disease are at risk for developing malnutrition and nutrient deficiencies, which makes it more difficult for the body to heal and fight infection. Malnutrition may also cause people to feel more fatigued and some medications may not be as effective when nutritional status is depleted. With proper monitoring and attention to nutrition, these complications can often be avoided.

There are several reasons that people with Crohn’s disease may be at nutritional risk. These include the following:

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Decreased food intake due to decreased appetite, pain, diarrhea, or other symptoms (or fear of these symptoms)
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Increased needs for calories, protein, and some vitamins and minerals
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Diarrhea or other fluid losses can lead to dehydration if not replaced
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Crohn’s disease most often affects the small intestine, the part of the bowel where nutrients are absorbed. Whether or not absorption is affected (and to what degree) depends on the severity and location of the disease.
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Some medications prescribed for Crohn’s disease may affect appetite, taste sensation, or nutrient absorption
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Diet restrictions (which may or may not be necessary)

Diet

Although special formulas, or even feeding through an intravenous line, are sometimes used to help treat Crohn’s disease, there is no specialized oral diet for people with Crohn’s disease. Rather, the recommended diet for Crohn’s disease is a balanced diet focusing on adequate calories, protein, vitamins, minerals, and fluid. No specific foods are known to trigger Crohn’s disease or make the disease worse. Therefore, there are no specific foods that must be avoided by all patients with Crohn’s disease. Some individuals may have their own food intolerances or notice that certain foods cause discomfort. In such cases, those foods should be avoided. Nutrition needs may vary from person to person depending on the status of their disease, thus it is best to meet with a dietitian who can help you individualize your diet to best meet your needs.

Calories and Protein

It is important to take in enough calories each day to maintain a healthy weight. Your calorie needs may be increased when you are acutely ill. Rapid, unintentional weight loss places you at risk for malnutrition.

The inflammation caused by Crohn’s disease leads to increased protein needs. Inadequate protein intake may negatively affect healing and lead to muscle loss.

A dietitian can provide more specific guidelines for your individual calorie and protein needs, as well as provide you with more information on increasing calories and protein in the diet, if needed.

Fiber

Dietary fiber is an important component of a balanced, healthy diet. Fiber is broken down in the colon into short chain fatty acids. The colon uses these short chain fatty acids as an energy source. In people with Crohn’s disease, there is no need to limit the intake of dietary fiber. Likewise, it is not necessary to increase fiber intake above the recommended levels for the general population. Recommended daily dietary fiber intake is 15-25 grams. Trial and error is the best way to figure out what amount of fiber you are able to tolerate in your diet. The amount of fiber tolerated varies between individuals and may also vary with an individual during a Crohn’s flare.

Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamin B12 is a nutrient important for normal body function. Vitamin B12 is absorbed in the ileum, a part of the small bowel often affected by Crohn’s disease. Vitamin B12 levels can be monitored by a blood test and supplements may be recommended if levels are low.

Calcium and vitamin D are nutrients important for healthy bones. Many adults do not take in enough of these nutrients. People with Crohn’s disease are especially at risk because dairy products (which are the main source of calcium and vitamin D) are often avoided. Such avoidance may or may not be necessary; see the section below on Lactose Intolerance for more information.

Other vitamins and minerals of special concern include:

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Folic acid (especially for people on the medication sulfasalizine)
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Magnesium, potassium, zinc may be lost in diarrhea or other intestinal fluid
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Iron (especially if blood loss from the intestine occurs)

Your physician or dietitian may recommend additional vitamin and/or mineral supplements based on laboratory values or other information.

Special Situations

Lactose intolerance
Lactose is a sugar found in dairy products. Some people with Crohn’s disease may have difficulty digesting lactose and dairy products due to low levels of the enzyme (lactase) needed to break down lactose in the small bowel. Symptoms include cramping, bloating, gas, and/or diarrhea after consuming dairy products.

Not all people with Crohn’s disease will experience lactose intolerance and routine avoidance of dairy products is not needed. If tolerated, dairy products can be a good source of calories, protein, vitamins and minerals for people with Crohn’s disease.

If dairy products do cause discomfort, they should be avoided or consumed in small amounts as tolerated. In such cases, discuss your calcium and vitamin D intake with your dietitian.

More information on lactose intolerance is available from the Digestive Health Center; ask your physician or nutritionist for additional handouts if needed.

Strictures, partial obstruction, or narrowed areas of bowel

If your doctor has informed you that you have strictures, a partial bowel obstruction, or that you have areas in the bowel which are narrowed, a low fiber or low residue diet may be recommended.

On a low fiber diet, the following foods should be avoided: raw fruits and vegetables (especially those with pulp, edible skins or seeds), corn, beans, nuts, seeds, popcorn, raisins, whole grain products, bran products, and fiber supplements. A more complete list is available if needed. It is also important to chew all foods well.


People with Crohn’s disease often experience a decrease in appetite, which can affect their ability to receive the daily nutrition needed for good health and healing. In addition, Crohn’s disease is associated with diarrhea and poor absorption of necessary nutrients. No special diet has been proven effective for preventing or treating Crohn’s disease, but it is very important that people who have Crohn’s disease follow a nutritious diet and avoid any foods that seem to worsen symptoms. There are no consistent dietary rules to follow that will improve a person’s symptoms.

People should take vitamin supplements only on their doctor’s advice.



For the IBS

Red meat (ground beef, hamburgers, hot dogs, steaks, roast beef, pastrami, salami, bologna, pepperoni, corned beef, ham, bacon, sausage, pork chops, and anything else that comes from cows, pigs, sheep, goats, deer, etc. )

Poultry dark meat and skin (skinless white meat is fine, as is seafood by the way – try to buy organic turkey and chicken)

Dairy products (cheese, butter, sour cream, cream cheese, milk, cream, half-and half, ice cream, whipped cream, yogurt, frozen yogurt). Dairy is an Irritable Bowel Syndrome trigger even if you're not lactose intolerant. It's simply not just the lactose. It's also not just the high fat content of most dairy products that can cause your IBS to flare. Even skim and lactose-free dairy can trigger IBS attacks. In addition to fat and lactose, dairy contains components such as the proteins whey and casein, which can cause severe digestion problems. Though yogurt is traditionally recommended as an "easily digestible" dairy product because fermentation has reduced the lactose levels, even non-fat versions contain whey and casein, and should be avoided.

Egg yolks (whites are fine, do try to buy organic)

Meat, dairy products, and egg yolks are particularly dangerous for all aspects of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. In some people their high fat content causes violent, rapid colon spasms and triggers diarrhea. Alternately, for others their heavy animal proteins, complete lack of fiber, and very low water content can lead to drastically slowed colon contractions (or one prolonged colon spasm, which is extremely painful) and severe constipation. No matter what Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms you're prone to, these three categories of foods pose high risks and are really best eliminated from your diet altogether.
Other high fat foods to watch out for:
French fries
Onion rings
Fried chicken
Corn dogs
Anything battered and deep-fried
Anything skillet-fried in fat of any kind
Shortening
Margarine
All oils, fats, spreads, etc.
Mayonnaise
Salad dressings
Tartar sauce
Cool Whip
Coconut milk
Shredded coconut
Solid chocolate (baking cocoa powder is fine)
Solid carob (carob powder is fine)
Olives
Nuts and nut butters
Croissants, pastries, biscuits, scones, and doughnuts
Pie crust
Potato chips (unless they're baked)
Corn chips and nachos (unless they're baked)
Store-bought dried bananas (they're almost always deep fried)

Fats are usually fairly obvious foods to identify, but not always. The worst culprits are listed above, and many (particularly meat, dairy, egg yolks, and fried foods) can simply be eliminated from your diet entirely and your whole body will be healthier for it.

I know the thought of this can be deeply shocking, but giving up these foods does not equal deprivation. Honestly, it doesn't – I promise. There are a great many easy substitutions that will let you cook and eat safely while still enjoying many of your traditional favorite foods. There's also a lot of fun to be had in trying a wide variety of new ones. And when you're tempted to indulge in a dangerous treat, just remember that everything tastes a lot less delicious when it's followed by a vicious IBS attack.

There are also some hidden sources of fat to watch out for. Cookies, crackers, pancakes, waffles, French toast, biscuits, scones, pastries, doughnuts, and mashed potatoes can all be sky-high in fat (virtually always so at restaurants), so be careful. Give thanks for the recent fat-free craze that has given us supermarket aisles full of safe alternatives. I certainly would have killed for fat-free Saltines as a kid. Every time I had an attack I was given soda crackers – and I sure wish I'd known then why this so often made me worse, not better.

As an aside here, while it's crucial to maintain a low fat diet in order to manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome, it's equally important that you do not go fat free. Though it makes no difference to your gastrocolic reflex if you're eating lard or extra-virgin olive oil, it will make quite a difference to your heart and your health in general. Your body needs healthy fats in order to function. Keep your fat intake to 20% - 25% of your total calories, and make your fats count. They should be monounsaturated and contain essential fatty acids, so choose fat sources such as olive oil, canola oil, avocados, finely ground nuts, fatty fish, flax oil, etc. Because all fats, even heart-healthy choices, are still potential IBS triggers, please follow the Irritable Bowel Syndrome dietary guidelines detailed in How to Eat for IBS.

Warning! GI Irritants
These foods and beverages offer no IBS benefits but plenty of risks. Avoid them.

Coffee ~ both regular AND decaf contain an enzyme that's an extremely powerful GI tract irritant. Go cold turkey today and drink herbal teas instead.

Caffeine is a GI stimulant and should be avoided, especially in higher doses.

Alcohol is a GI irritant and often triggers IBS attacks, especially on an empty stomach (though small amounts of alcohol used in cooking are fine).

Carbonation in soda pop and mineral water can cause bloating and cramps.

Artificial sweeteners, particularly sorbitol, can trigger pain, cramps, gas, bloating, and diarrhea.

Artificial fats, namely Olestra, can cause abdominal cramping and diarrhea in people who don't even have IBS – imagine what it can do to you.

MSG has acquired lots of ugly anecdotal evidence against it regarding all sorts of digestive upsets. It can simply be avoided, so why take a chance?

Example of an IBS Diet Menu: http://www.annecollins.com/ibs-diet-menu.htm