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Hi there,
I've been on a wheat-free, dairy-free, sugar-free diet for about 6 weeks now. I have been quite strict with this diet (only a couple of tiny cheats). I have been feeling really good (much fewer crohn's-related symptoms) and not craving sugar as much as at the start. The reason I am avoiding sugar is to restore my body to a more alkaline state (rather than acidic, which derives from wheat and sugar) and encourage growth of healthy bacteria in the gut.
Lately, I have really been struggling with regards to sugar - specifically, natural sugars. I wonder about fruit and small amounts of dried fruits - whether these can contribute to acidity and bad bacteria, even if eaten in moderation...?
Anyone have any thoughts or ideas? I suppose I can always try adding in fruit and see if there is any change in my symptoms, but I always appreciate hearing from other crohnies in addition I've also thought about buying those pH strips...
Thanks.
I've been on a wheat-free, dairy-free, sugar-free diet for about 6 weeks now. I have been quite strict with this diet (only a couple of tiny cheats). I have been feeling really good (much fewer crohn's-related symptoms) and not craving sugar as much as at the start. The reason I am avoiding sugar is to restore my body to a more alkaline state (rather than acidic, which derives from wheat and sugar) and encourage growth of healthy bacteria in the gut.
Lately, I have really been struggling with regards to sugar - specifically, natural sugars. I wonder about fruit and small amounts of dried fruits - whether these can contribute to acidity and bad bacteria, even if eaten in moderation...?
Anyone have any thoughts or ideas? I suppose I can always try adding in fruit and see if there is any change in my symptoms, but I always appreciate hearing from other crohnies in addition I've also thought about buying those pH strips...
Thanks.