Diet Chart For Ulcerative Colitis, IBD & Crohn’s Diseases

These are inflammatory bowel disorders that involve the mucosa and submucosa of the large intestine. Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis (UC), IBD, and Crohn’s are bleeding, mucous & difficulty in passing stools. Intake of an unbalanced diet and heredity plays a major role to cause UC, IBD, and Crohn’s. Low – fat, Low – fiber diet is recommended for IBD patients because it prevents bleeding while passing stool. This diet is also helpful to prevent ailments like diarrhea, Crohn’s disease, and cramps. High–fiber diet can increase bowel movements, cramping, and bloating. Food rich in fat can trigger symptoms of ulcerative colitis and it takes a long time for digestion. Avoid raw fruits and vegetables as they are rich in fiber.

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AVOID	ALLOWED TO TAKE
MILK PRODUCTS	MILK PRODUCTS
Milk, Cheese, Tea, Butter, Ice Cream, Lassi and all others Buttermilk / Takra with Rock Salt, can be consumed, if it suits you. It is preferred to take thick Fresh Curd than Buttermilk. Avoid Sour Curd or Buttermilk.	Thick Fresh Curd / Yogurt Soy Milk Or Almond Milk – In less quantity Cow Ghee

VEGETABLES	VEGETABLES
Peas, Cauliflower, Cucumber, Brinjal, Lady finger, Taro Root, Garlic, Ginger, Mint, Leafy Greens (Saag)	Potato, Beans, Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Ash Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Round Gourd, Turnip, Carrot, Spinach, Steamed Asparagus – 50gm Only

PULSES	PULSES
Kidney Beans, Black Eyed Beans, Chickpeas, Bengal Gram / Black Gram, All Types of Millets, Sorghum	Split Moong dal with skin removed, All Types of Pulses – Black Lentils, Red Lentils, Yellow Lentils, All Types of Rice – Brown Rice, Red Rice, Black Rice

DRY FRUITS	DRY FRUITS
Dates, Raisins, Cashew Nuts, Almonds, Walnuts, Pistachio and Groundnuts	Soaked and Peeled Nuts

FRUITS	FRUITS
All Citrus Fruits like Lemon, Lime, Orange, Tomato, Pineapple, Mango, Watermelon, Muskmelon, Sour Pomegranate, Sour Cherries	Bananas can be consumed in more quantity, 4-6 per day (Prefer Steamed Fruits) Apple, Sapodilla Plum, Pear, Ripened Papaya, Sweet Pomegranate, Avocado (All in Moderate Qty.) Bael fruit, Cherries – Only if Sweet, Sweet Potato (if Suits) (All in Small Qty.)

OILS	OILS
Refined Oil, Sunflower Oil, Flaxseed Oil, Cod Liver Oil	Mustard Oil, Olive Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Oregano Oil

SPICES	SPICES
Red Chilli, Cloves, Asafetida	Black Pepper, Turmeric

NON-VEG / FLESH FOODS	NON-VEG / FLESH FOODS
All Non-Vegetarian Food including Mutton, Beef, Pork, Chicken, Fish, etc.	Only Egg White (limited qty.)

OTHERS	OTHERS
Triphala, Aloe Vera Juice, Pickles, Sweets, Tamarind and Psyllium Husk, Soft/Cold drinks, Junk/Fast foods – Pizza, Pasta, Mayonnaise, Savory, Packaged, Processed, Fried and Bakery Products, Alcohol, Chiwda (Flattened rice), Banana Chips, Potato Chips, Guacamole	Poha, Salty Porridge (Khichdi), Wheat (in Small Qty.), Corn Flour Bread, Plain Dosa with Little Oil, Idli, Uttapam – Non-Spicy Overnight Soaked Almonds Tragacanth Gum

HERBAL JUICES FOR UC / IBD / CROHN’S PATIENTS

Decoction of Pomegranate peel
Fresh Pomegranate Juice (Only Sweet, Not Sour) – 50ml daily, Coconut Water, Rose Petals Juice, Marigold Flower Juice, Dalbergia / Sheesham Leaves juice, Coriander Leaves Juice, Ash Gourd Juice (if Suits), Asparagus Juice/Soup

Note: Consume, if easily available

Fresh Coriander Juice is Excellent to Recover Blood Loss – 100 ml twice daily; Morning & Evening
Decoction of Fennel seeds, Cumin seeds, and Coriander seeds
Cow Ghee with Shakkar (Brown Sugar) is Recommended for Weight Gain

OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS FOR UC / IBD / CROHN’S PATIENTS

Yoga or Mild Exercises Can be Done.
Food items not mentioned in this diet chart can be consumed in moderation.
As per Ayurveda, all diseases are caused due to imbalance of the tridoshas. Ulcerative Colitis (UC) / IBD / Chron’s Disease is due to an imbalance of Pitta Dosha, so it is better to avoid taking Sour (Amla), Salty (Lavan), and Pungent (Katu) Tastes and Sweet (Madhur), Bitter (Tikta), and Astringent (Kashaya) Tastes can be consumed in moderation.
As a General, all kinds of artificial, packed, industrial, and processed food items should be avoided.
Behavior plays an important role in preventing diseases, so keep yourself away from negative thoughts, anger, greed, and Ego.