An ulcerative colitis diet as such does not really exist, as different foods trigger different sufferers. Overall its best to avoid fruit and fruit juices, alcohol, high fiber cereals, coffee and prepackaged refined food, as they generally provide poor nutrition and contain hidden salt sugar and chemical preservatives. If you are not entirely sure which specific food and drink are problematic for you, keep a detailed food and drink diary and visit an allergy specialist, particularly as allergies change over time. Then put together your own ulcerative colitis diet and stick to it.

Healthy nutritious food is of vital importance to reduce the progress of the disease from controllable to requiring surgery. You will need a well balanced diet with a good supply of high quality protein, carbohydrates and fats as well as vitamin supplements such as B12, vitamin D and additional iron. Meat protein from non free range animals may also lead to flare ups caused by the growth hormones, antibiotics and generally stressful conditions present in the lives of these animals. Stick to free range lean chicken and meat, free range eggs, wild salmon and unprocessed fish products. To improve your ulcerative colitis diet, shop around the edges of the supermarket to find the food that is the freshest and least packaged and leave the middle aisles alone. Check sell by dates and buy fresh food daily.

As a general rule of thumb, here are a few suggestions to help you put together your ulcerative colitis diet plan:


  • Plenty of fluids to reduce constipation and keep your body hydrated. This does not include alcohol!

  • Low fiber foods during a flare up but high fiber food when you are in remission

  • Small frequent meals will put less stress on your system

  • Reduce fatty food and gas producing vegetables from the cabbage family (cauliflower, brussel sprouts, broccoli)

  • Herbal teas to replace sugary carbonated drinks and coffee

  • Include a good multivitamin and other supplements to make up for lost nutrients (fish and flaxseed oils and probiotics may all aid in the healing process). Check your individual needs with your doctor or nutritionist.

Try to reduce the stress and anxiety in your own life too by educating yourself as much as possible about ulcerative colitis and by finding a doctor or specialist you can relate to and confide in. Support groups whether on or offline are also really helpful for suggestions which worked for others.

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