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Make an Ulcerative Colitis Diet Plan


Track the Good and the Bad
What Else Helps?
Foods That May...www.pinterest.com/bobbymcintyre/ulcerative-colitis…


Make an Ulcerative Colitis Diet Plan


Track the Good and the Bad
What Else Helps?
Foods That May Fight UC

If you have ulcerative colitis (UC), it's worth your while to pay attention to what you eat. Foods don't cause the disease, but some can set off your flares.

How can you keep away from those triggers but still get the nutrients you need? That's where a diet plan can be a huge help.
Track the Good and the Bad

There's no single diet that will help everyone with UC. The condition also changes over time, so your plan will need to be flexible, too. The key is to find what works for you.

To stay organized, keep a food diary. Use a small notebook to write down what you eat and drink and how they make you feel, both good and bad. It takes time and patience, but it will help you track your condition and fine-tune your diet plan.

When you prepare your meals, don't forget that a well-balanced diet is high in protein, whole grains, and fresh produce. It can include:
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Meat, fish, or poultry
Dairy products (if you're not lactose intolerant)
Breads and cereals
Fruits and veggies
Healthy fats like olive and canola oils

You might not be able to eat everything in those groups, but get what you can. Some simple tweaks in your meal prep can make it easier to eat some foods, like steaming veggies or switching to low-fat dairy.

Some people follow a low-residue diet or low-fiber diet every so often, getting about 10-15 grams of fiber a day. That can help you go to the bathroom less often.

Watch out for items that can be troublemakers if you have UC, including:

Alcohol
Caffeine
Carbonated drinks
Dairy products, if you're lactose intolerant
Dried beans, peas, and legumes
Dried fruits
Foods that have sulfur or sulfate
Foods high in fiber
Meat
Nuts and crunchy nut butters
Popcorn
Products that have sorbitol (sugar-free gum and candies)
Raw fruits and vegetables
Refined sugar
Seeds
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