Ulcerative colitis: Changing your diet
What are some common problem foods?
Some foods may make your symptoms worse, especially during a flare-up. For many people, common problem foods include:
- Dairy products for people who are lactose-intolerant.
- High-fiber foods, such as raw fruits and vegetables, and whole grains. Often people have the most problems with gas-producing foods, such as beans, cabbage, broccoli, and onions, or foods with hulls, such as seeds, nuts, and corn.
- High-fat foods, such as fried foods, butter and margarine, mayonnaise, peanut butter, nuts, ice cream, and fatty cuts of red meat.
- Spicy foods.
- Foods with caffeine, such as chocolate and coffee.
- Carbonated drinks.
- Alcohol.
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| Author: | Monica Rhodes | Last Updated: October 24, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Arvydas D. Vanagunas, MD - Gastroenterology | |
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