What does your diet consist of?

[AbdoAlien]

what does your diet consist of?

Hi all...just curious as to most people here eat on a daily basis? I am doing a gluten-free, lactose-free, sugar-free diet. I do not drink any caffeine or alcohol ( ) anymore...I was diagnosed last May and started this way of eating in September...things are going pretty good and I think my "flare" has diminished.It's difficult at times, but when I get a craving it quickly goes away when I think how bad last year was..I am able to get out of the house more now....just wondering what most people find helps them or makes them worse? Thanks...

 

[Crohns08]

I think you'll find that answers will vary greatly to what bothers people and what doesn't. I think what helps is to learn what kinds of food typically bother you and stay away from foods or products that fit into that category. Like for instance I know that grains bother me while in a flare so I avoid all grains like the plague. Fiber in general is just a bad idea, but some people can eat vegetables or fruits after they've been cooked down. Hope this helps.

 

[Jennifer]

What diet? I'm in remission and do not follow any special diets.

I posted this in a thread in the Support Section and it seems relevant here too:

Food does not cause flares. All of us have what are called "trigger foods" whether you suffer from IBD or not. Trigger foods bring on symptoms but do not cause flares. Symptoms may include diarrhea, constipation, gas etc. This is normal for everyone. For example my trigger foods are raw fruits and vegetables. Yet there are many people on this forum who can eat either one. Another trigger food for me would be lactose because I'm simply lactose intolerant. Lactose intolerance has nothing to do with Crohn's as well and is common among adults because one we weren't meant to drink cows milk and two, infants and children are more able to break down lactose by use of the enzyme lactase. Many people stop producing lactase or don't produce enough causing lactose intolerance. http://www.infantfeeding.info/LActoseIntolerance.htm

I'd also like to add that simply because I know what my trigger foods are does not mean that I don't eat or drink them ever. There are things you can do to avoid the symptoms they can cause. For instance, I take Lomotil (a prescription) as needed for diarrhea.

 

[Lydia]

I am in remission but still follow a diet somewhat. I do whole foods when ever possible and cook from scratch. Lots of veggies and whole grains. I also make my own fermented foods like sauerkraut and yogurt. I try not to eat stuff from a package or box and when I do I get horrible bloating and gas.

My next step is gluten free, which I will be doing as soon as I run out of all my wheat products like flour and pasta.

 

[Rebecca85]

I don't follow a diet as such. I avoid nuts/ seeds/ skins because they don't agree with me, and make sure veg is well cooked. During the week I cook meals from scratch, at the weekend we might have a takeaway or eat at the in-laws.

 

[Astra]

I will go on a low residue diet if symptoms are bad
But at the moment I'm eating pretty much anything including sugary stuff and have started eating curries and spicy stuff again.
I don't eat red meat anymore, I feel better for that.
I'm also of the opinion that food does not cause flares, CD is inflammation, food can/may cause symptoms.
Don't be afraid to try foods, or re-introduce them back into your diet, if you crave something, eat it, you'll soon know if it's a trigger!

 

[e13 boy]

I stick with a very plain,bland diet.Nothing spicy,avoid high fibre etc.
Having had 2 resections i've got a short gut so anything which could cause
'intestinal rush' i totally avoid

 

[partlycloudy]

I avoid anything fibrous. Other than that I eat anything, including a lot of unhealthy stuff, which I'm about to get serious about avoiding.

I'm going to open a post on food vs. flare causes because I'd like to discuss it but don't want to hijack the OP's thread.

 

[slightlysilly]

I am pretty much completely fiber free and fruit (excepting bananas and applesauce) and vegetable free.

Kinda works out for me because I never was a big veggie person.

 

[tummygirl]

I am pretty much completely fiber free and fruit (excepting bananas and applesauce) and vegetable free.

Kinda works out for me because I never was a big veggie person.

This is for me too. Seems like when I eat fruit/veg I get terrible pain/bloating and vomiting. So avoiding that stuff is the lesser of 2 evils.

 

[hindyg]

I am on an extremely low residue diet right now. Just trying to make sure I get in enough calories.

Here is a sample menu for the day...

Breakfast:
Smoothie or Egg White Omelet and Coffee

Lunch: Ensure and some string cheese or some smoked turkey or a small bowl of a pureed soup

Dinner: Lean protein (fish, turkey, or chicken) with rice and/or some pureed soup

 

[krbsmom]

Like you I am on a gluten free diet also lactose low (hard cheese and yogurt), i only am using natural sugars (not refined), doing some organic smoothies and organic veggie juices and supplements . I do b complex, calcium +D, a multivit , a triple omega (3-6-9) and just started adding boswellia extract and turmeric to that. I was amazed its an anti inflammatory and i was starting to flare and it stopped it in its tracks, started calming it down with two doses. My Best girl friend is a natural nutritionist and she suggested it with turmeric, they come in one pill combined. Wish i had started this sooner! Oh and i drink one large cup of green tea every night (12 oz)

Anyone know how lamb is with us?

 

[STLGirl]

I agree Crabby. I also am NOT on a special diet and No flare ups here either!

What diet? I'm in remission and do not follow any special diets.

I posted this in a thread in the Support Section and it seems relevant here too:

Food does not cause flares. All of us have what are called "trigger foods" whether you suffer from IBD or not. Trigger foods bring on symptoms but do not cause flares. Symptoms may include diarrhea, constipation, gas etc. This is normal for everyone. For example my trigger foods are raw fruits and vegetables. Yet there are many people on this forum who can eat either one. Another trigger food for me would be lactose because I'm simply lactose intolerant. Lactose intolerance has nothing to do with Crohn's as well and is common among adults because one we weren't meant to drink cows milk and two, infants and children are more able to break down lactose by use of the enzyme lactase. Many people stop producing lactase or don't produce enough causing lactose intolerance. http://www.infantfeeding.info/LActoseIntolerance.htm

I'd also like to add that simply because I know what my trigger foods are does not mean that I don't eat or drink them ever. There are things you can do to avoid the symptoms they can cause. For instance, I take Lomotil (a prescription) as needed for diarrhea.