I thought this might help out any parents that feel like there is a lack of info out there about what healthy foods to feed children with IBD. I recieved this from the pediatric nutrition department. It is pretty comprehensive, nothing new - but I found it to be helpful because it is balanced when considering a child's healthy diet with IBD.
Breads/Starches: 4+ servings daily
Any starches with less than 2g of fiber are okay. No whole grain pasta crackers, breads, cereals or oatmeal. No wild or brown rice, no potato skin. Acceptable foods include white bread, waffles, donuts, pancakes, french toast, bagels, motzoh, soda/saltine/graham crackers, cooked cereals, dry cereals with corn/rice/oat/refined wheat, white/sweet potatos without skin, mashed potatoes, white rice, macaroni, noodles.
Vegetables: 3+ servings daily
Vegetable juices, tomato sauces, canned and well-cooked vegetables are acceptable. No raw vegetables or undercooked, no corn (whole kernal, cobbed, creamed, or popcorn).
Milk: 3+ servings daily
Whole, low-fat, skin milk, buttermilk, cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese is all find unless your child finds discomfort or is on a lactose restricted diet as well.
Meat, Fish, Poultry and Eggs: 2+ servings daily
Beef, veal, pork, ham, poultry, lamb, liver, fish, shellfish, eggs, peanut butter is all fine. Limit fried meats and high fat meats such as sausage and high fat cold cuts. Whole nuts and large seeds, dried peas, beans or lentils are not acceptable foods for this diet.
Fruit: 2+ servings daily
Fresh fruit with no peel and fully ripe such as bananas, melons, ripened pears, peaches, and canned fruits (except pineapple) are all fine. No peels, berries, or pineapple. Limit juice when having loose or frequent bowel movements, as this may aggravate symptoms.
Fat:
Butter, margarine, oils, mayonnaise, salad dressing, sour cream, cream cheese, gravy, and cream sauce are generally fine. Limit large amounts of fatty foods.
Misc:
Sugar, jelly, honey, syrups, molasses, vinegar, herbs, salt, ketchup, olives, pickles, relish, hard candies, ice cream and sherbet, pudding, gelatin, fruit ice or popsicle, and baked chips are acceptable. Limit highly peppered or seasoned/spiced foods.
Hope this helps!
And as always, adjust to your tummy's personal needs!
Breads/Starches: 4+ servings daily
Any starches with less than 2g of fiber are okay. No whole grain pasta crackers, breads, cereals or oatmeal. No wild or brown rice, no potato skin. Acceptable foods include white bread, waffles, donuts, pancakes, french toast, bagels, motzoh, soda/saltine/graham crackers, cooked cereals, dry cereals with corn/rice/oat/refined wheat, white/sweet potatos without skin, mashed potatoes, white rice, macaroni, noodles.
Vegetables: 3+ servings daily
Vegetable juices, tomato sauces, canned and well-cooked vegetables are acceptable. No raw vegetables or undercooked, no corn (whole kernal, cobbed, creamed, or popcorn).
Milk: 3+ servings daily
Whole, low-fat, skin milk, buttermilk, cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese is all find unless your child finds discomfort or is on a lactose restricted diet as well.
Meat, Fish, Poultry and Eggs: 2+ servings daily
Beef, veal, pork, ham, poultry, lamb, liver, fish, shellfish, eggs, peanut butter is all fine. Limit fried meats and high fat meats such as sausage and high fat cold cuts. Whole nuts and large seeds, dried peas, beans or lentils are not acceptable foods for this diet.
Fruit: 2+ servings daily
Fresh fruit with no peel and fully ripe such as bananas, melons, ripened pears, peaches, and canned fruits (except pineapple) are all fine. No peels, berries, or pineapple. Limit juice when having loose or frequent bowel movements, as this may aggravate symptoms.
Fat:
Butter, margarine, oils, mayonnaise, salad dressing, sour cream, cream cheese, gravy, and cream sauce are generally fine. Limit large amounts of fatty foods.
Misc:
Sugar, jelly, honey, syrups, molasses, vinegar, herbs, salt, ketchup, olives, pickles, relish, hard candies, ice cream and sherbet, pudding, gelatin, fruit ice or popsicle, and baked chips are acceptable. Limit highly peppered or seasoned/spiced foods.
Hope this helps!
And as always, adjust to your tummy's personal needs!
