for a person with IBS and or Chrones disease, what can I and cannot eat?

Answer 1

Chrones disease and IBS involve staying away from too much fiber. Fiber can irritate the intestinal lining. Nuts, hard beans, peas, popped corn, are all things to eat in moderation or not at all.

Hard cheese without bits of vegetables in it, ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, ice cream and skim milk

Rice based cereals like Rice Krispies and Rice Chex

White bread, rolls, biscuits in a tube, instant mashed potato flakes, white flour and pasta

Processed meats such as ground chuck, hot dogs, lunch meat, frozen or fresh fish and chicken; avoid meats with a stringy texture or a tendency to be tough such as steak and pork chops

Tomato paste and tomato sauce - plain, not canned brands with seasonings

Soups without vegetable chunks such as tomato, cheese, cream of potato, cream of mushroom, cheap chicken noodle soup, broth and bouillon granules without parsley or other seasonings in the mix

Granulated or powdered seasonings to replace the flavor of vegetables without adding significant fiber including onion, celery and garlic; avoid even the tiniest leaf-like seasonings

Bananas

“Boost” nutritional supplement drink. Important note: any other supplement drink we have seen is high fiber, including “Boost Plus”

Answer 2

I got diagnosed with ulcerative colitis nearly three years ago this disease is very similar to chrones, when i was first diagnosed i was constantly in and out of hospital and they would drip feed me to give my bowels a rest, this was very frustrating but everytime i did eat i was in agony with everything but now it is more or less controlled,i am on medicaton and also these are the must foods to avoid, anything spicey as it will really agrivate your stomach, also any fried food cooked in a lot of oil such as fried onions, mushrooms, peppers, as once things are cooked in oil the oil coats the food and instead of being digested the food just floats about in your tummy rotting away and causing pain and wind. also try to avoid pulses such as beans, peas, sweetcorn, as they are also a floaty food with skin that does'nt digest other things that make me crippled with wind and pain are cabbage, sprouts, jacket potato skin, and cauliflour. also some fizzy drinks and alot of caffine can set me off. I have had to stop eating lots of my favourite foods but i would rather that than be in pain. it is mostly trial and error and what is bad for some people may be ok for others, like my dad cannot have any dairy products as that sets his tummy off but i am fine with them. to rule things out i used to have one at a time then if i was ill that night i knew exactly what it was. ialso went to see a dietician at the hospital this might be an option for you to. good luck and hope this advice helps it works for me. i know how you feel but thngs will get better. best wishes emma.x

Answer 3

The 10 Commandments of Eating for IBS

1. ALWAYS eat soluble fiber first, eat soluble fiber whenever your stomach is empty, and make soluble fiber foods the largest component of every meal and snack.

2. Minimize your fat intake to 25% of your diet, max. Read labels and at restaurants, ask.

3. Never eat high fat foods, even in small portions, on an empty stomach or without soluble fiber. Better still, don't eat them at all.

4. Eliminate all red meat, dairy, fried foods, egg yolks, coffee, soda pop, and alcohol from your diet. This may be the most difficult dietary strategy to adopt, and I know it probably won't be fun or easy – but neither are IBS attacks.

5. Never, never, never eat insoluble fiber on an empty stomach, in large quantities at one sitting, or without soluble fiber.

6. Eat small portions frequently, calmly, and leisurely.

7. If you're unsure about something, DON'T EAT IT. It's not worth the risk.

8. Food is fun and eating should be pleasurable. Take the time and make the effort to eat safely, and then enjoy yourself.

9. Remember that you have absolute and total control over your diet. No one can force you to eat something you know you shouldn't – if anyone tries, think of them as a drug dealer and just say no.

10. Practice creative substitution, not deprivation. Use soy or rice replacements for dairy, two egg whites to replace a whole egg, try low-fat vegetarian versions of meat products, replace some oil with fruit purees in breads or cakes, use veggie broth instead of oil in sauces, bake with cocoa powder (it's fat free) instead of solid chocolate. Use herbs, baking extracts (vanilla, peppermint, maple, etc.) and mild spices generously to heighten flavors.

If you're currently trying to break the cycle of ongoing attacks, it is best to strictly limit your diet to soluble fiber foods and peppermint tea for several days. This will allow your GI tract to stabilize, and then you can gradually and carefully add in other foods following the rules. At that point you'll be ready to go shopping, re-stock the pantry with your new safe staples, and learn how to cook fast, easy, fabulous meals following the IBS guidelines.

I've enclosed a link the best website on how to eat with IBS, you can learn a great deal from this website.

Kind regards,
Billie

Answer 4

you should ask your doctor that question.