Breads pastas etc

[addyp]

Are they crohns friendly? Im reading so much that says yes and no. im at a complete loss what hubby can eat. hes been flaring for a week and in terrible pain. i need ideas what he can eat. I wanted to bake him muffins today but do i use white flour? Thx

 

[sidney75]

Hi addyp. It's different for everyone, and it's different depending on where the disease is doing it's dirty work. Some say low residue, low fiber diet (which means soft breads, pastas, non-spicy, low fiber foods) is the way to go as these foods are easier to digest. If you know he is not sensitive to flour/sugar that should be fine. However, many people are very sensitive to flour and sugar as triggers and they trigger and make flares worse. In which case, lean protein and natural carbs (potatoes, rice, etc)., might be the better way to go. It's all trial and error, so pay close attention to what he eats and how it impacts his symptoms. Hopefully this helps. I eat a ton of fish, chicken and eggs of all varieties when I am flaring. And for snacks it's banana's, nuts, and hard cheeses. Oh and I'm sure baby food would be a good alternative for a snack as well. Just some suggestions and I hope you can figure it out because I know exactly how it feels to be hungry and terrified of eating at the same time.

 

[addyp]

Thx Sidney for the info! The baby food idea is a good idea. I'd have to make sure it's low fibre tho

 

[UnXmas]

If fibre is a problem, which it often is, with grains it's best to go for white versions, not whole grains, so white bread, white rice, etc.

And for snacks it's banana's, nuts, and hard cheeses.

Be careful with nuts! They are high fibre, very hard to digest!