Q: Crohn’s Disease- Diet?
Heyo, my question relates to the diet of Crohn’s disease patients, I have Crohn’s disease myself, and find that I can eat basically any food and it doesn’t really cause a flare up of any sort. However, every few months I’ll get a flare up from hell! because of this, its very hard to pinpoint what foods actually cause the flare ups, so i was wondering, is there….
1. Any possible ideas of how to pinpoint the cause of flare ups
2. Any particular foods known to cause flare ups
3 Lastly, if there is any correlation with stress and flare ups.

Anywho, thanks for the time
All the best
-Anthony

A: hi anthony, I am a crohn’s pt. for over 20 yrs. Definitely check out the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s site as it has great information on diet, stress, surgery, latest treatments, a live chat and a hotline run by health experts. There is an open forum where you can post questions to others who have Crohn’s and can honestly answer your concerns as they are/have been in your shoes.

Also, start a food diary and jot down what you ate, how you felt during and after you ate. If you had to run to the bathroom asap due to the big “D” or if you had the big “C” afterwards. I learned that from attending a local CCFA support group meeting. The member was the wife of a local physician and she has UC.

Look into attending a local meeting as well as the educational meetings in your area as some of the speakers are also patients themselves. I’ve already heard drug reps., insurance reps, dieiticians, and even local GI surgeons speak. Well worth educating yourself by attending these free events. best of luck to you.

Q: High risk Crohn’s disease diet help?
My dad is 52 and has high risk crohn’s disease. I don’t know the details of it but I know he didn’t really take care of himself, so his flare ups are more often. I’ve done some research on it but, the diet seems like he can basically just drink water. I was wanting to know of things that he could eat that would be nutritious. Maybe from someone who has high risk or someone who knows someone that does. Just anything he can eat that wouldn’t cause flare ups. Thank you.

A: Well both my dad and i have crohns and so doe my bf..we all agree, as long as he stays away from dairy cause that stuff make all of us way worse.

Q: Crohn’s disease diet..?
So they think i have crohn’s disease and there is a very strict diet for it. I want to be able to deal with this disease without meds, what are some meals i could eat that couldnt affect it? So far i’ve only been eating certin fruits,veggies, and nuts.

A: http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0oGkws36YJKIkYBNQFXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTEyazBrNHFmBHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDMwRjb2xvA3NrMQR2dGlkA1NTMDFfOTc-/SIG=11g116500/EXP=1250179767/**http%3a//greattastenopain.com/

This site outlines why certain combinations of food exacerbate your condition and how to avoid the subsequent pain and long-term effects.
Your specialist will have the most up to date information on managing the symptoms and you shouldn’t ever consider a drastic diet change without their advice but this lady’s experience and advice has helped hundreds of people, including someone I work with who has diverticulitis.

All the best.

Q: Crohn’s disease diet question?
Can you recommend some good websites to find out more information on this topic? My husband has crohn’s and is having awful flare ups and needs to get on a diet of some sort. Thank you in advance.

A: hi arj, I am a crohn’s pt. for over 20 yrs. Diet alone will not get it into remission. He needs to be put on one of the newer treatments such as Entocort, Remicade, or Humira. He should be eating foods though that will not aggravate his gut when he feels lousy.

For more information, check out the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s site. They have stuff on diet (what to eat when flaring), surgery, the latest treatments, as well as a live chat & hotline run by healthcare experts well versed in IBD. There is also an open forum where you can post questions to others who have Crohn’s. Family members are encouraged to check out the site to educate themselves on what pts. have to deal with daily.

Definitely ask your husband’s GI if he can be on one of the newer treatments and take something for pain as we are entitled to be made comfortable when out of remission. I hope he feels better.

Q: Crohn’s Disease and diet.?
For those afflicted with Crohn’s disease, what foods/drink cause flare ups of your symptoms? What kind of things do you avoid.

A: Well, I don’t have a colon, so that plays a huge role in what I eat and avoid, vs. someone with Crohn’s who has most or all of their colon. And unfortunately I have pretty much been in a steady flare now for a few years, so it’s hard to say what foods play a role in causing a flare. Most research seems to point out that food doesn’t really CAUSE a flare, but could play a role in making it worse maybe or make you feel worse obviously.

I’ve heard some theories about a lot of refined sugar in a person’s diet contributing to Crohn’s, so even for that reason I try to limit sugar, even though I have a sweet tooth. haha. But not as bad as some people I’d say. But just like many people with this terrible disease (and I’ve had a severe case), I avoid stuff in general that’s hard to digest, like nuts, seeds, popcorn, most fruits and vegetables, etc. I do try to drink fruit/vegetable juice to make up for that, since fruits and veggies play a very important role in overall health.

And even stuff like pizza I try to avoid or limit, even though I love it like a lot of people do. But I do that since it’s another example of something hard to digest, all that dough and cheese. Not to mention it sucks how stuff can come out of my rear end more acidic and burn, since I don’t have a colon. ha. Which can happen with products with tomato sauce for example, such as pizza. So for that reason too I have to watch what I eat, like spicy stuff or something that I know might burn coming out of me. It seems like some people do better limiting or avoiding wheat and stuff with gluten, kinda like how people with celiac disease have to do that. So I try to limit wheat and bread for example. Like I said though, unfortunately I’ve been in a flare for a few years now, and something that might only bother me somewhat if my intestines looked great might bother me more in ways right now. Anyway, I hope this kinda long answer helps. haha. You should check out random Crohn’s web sites/message boards online if you’re looking to maybe connect with people online. And check out the national Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation web site if you never have. The site is www.ccfa.org. You can even contact them over e-mail and/or phone.

Q: Crohn’s disease sufferers diet question?
I need to know about nutritional drinks for kids with Crohn’s . I have a friend with an 11 year old son who has Crohn’s. I have a lot of nutritional shakes and drinks here and I wanted to send them to her.

One of the shakes I have is Carnation Instant Breakfast Very High Calorie. It is in a can and is very high in fat. I also have Breeze,Enlive and Ensure Plus. I purchased them for my mother but she passed away in March and I want to give the drinks to someone who can use them. I know that the child can drink regular Ensure.

My question is for Crohn’s sufferers. Can you eat foods that are high in fat? What nutritional drinks do you use? Are there any foods or supplements that help with the symptoms?

I am going to ask the child’s mother,but he is in the hospital right now and I don’t want to bother her.
These drinks are lactose-free.

A: Here is a Blob for Crohns sufferers..it will give you all the foods to not eat and what you can.Milk is a No No

http://www.everydayhealth.com/blog/kelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community/importance-of-diet-in-crohns-disease/

Q: What is the best diet for crohn’s disease or IBS?
If you have recipes or “tricks” on what helps the gut… please let me know.

A: Plain foods, no spice.
No fried foods.
Yougurt to maintain the healthy balance
Stay away from things that constipate as well

Q: What is the best diet for Crohn’s disease and why?

A: hi psy, I am an actual crohn’s pt. since the age of 12. Diet will vary in each person as their digestive system is affected differently by the illness. One person may be able to tolerate fresh fruits and veggies while the other can only tolerate steamed or mashed fruits and veggies.

If you check out the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s site, they have all of the information you need ranging from diagnosing IBD, how it’s treated with newer drugs, diet info, as well as a live chat & hotline run by healthcare experts. There is even an open forum where you can post this question to others who have Crohn’s.

Another suggestion is to set up an appt. with a dietician at the hospital you most frequent. They deal with specialized diets in people who have a variety of illnesses such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, IBD, etc. and need a special diet in order to maintain proper nutrition.

Definitely check out CCFA. All of their information is accurate and up to date. The forum is great as well. You will meet so many others like yourself.

Q: Diet for Crohn’s disease?
We’re having a friend with Crohn’s disease over for dinner tonight, and I want to make sure I don’t cook anything that will make her sick. Long story…but she doesn’t know that we know she has this disease, and I don’t feel comfortable bringing it up with her.

Is there anyone out there living with the disease, or who knows about it and can fill me in?

Also, does this menu sound OK – all I know about the disease is that sufferers should avoid spicy food:

grilled chicken marinated in lemon, olive oil, thyme
sauteed asparagus and snow peas
white rice

I am trying to keep it as neutral as possible. Thanks!

A: It’s hard to say, since you can’t ask her and you don’t know the details of her condition, but it should be fine. I have Crohn’s disease and grilled chicken and white rice are some of my “safety foods” and I have never heard of anyone having problems with them, or read anything about problems with them. The one hangup could be that if she’s on a low-residue diet for a stricture (narrowing of intestines, which is common with Crohn’s), then she may need to only eat vegetables that are very well-cooked, almost mushy. (And some vegetables shouldn’t be eaten at all on a low-residue diet.) This could be done by steaming or baking the vegetables. But it’s very kind for you to be considerate, and I would just cook the meal and not worry about it and if she chooses not to eat something (because she’s not supposed to), just don’t mention it and offer her more of the other foods she can eat.

Q: has anyone heard of a cure for Crohn’s disease by a diet. the SC diet?

A: Dietary adjustments are usually necessary to’ minimize pain’, diarrhea, and other symptoms.
A number of medications are available to help decrease
the cramping and pain associated with Crohn’s disease. These include loperamide, tincture of opium, and codeine. Some fiber preparations (methylcellulose or psyllium) may be helpful, although some patients do not tolerate them well.

Q: A Diet for Crohn’s Disease?
One of my best friends has Crohn’s. He cannot eat raw foods, such as: vegetables, fruits and nuts. He also has trouble with dairy and some starchy-carbs. Such foods cause “flare-ups” of his Crohn’s. Pretty much the only food he has no trouble digesting is meat.

What kind of recipes can be prepared for him?

A: hi marci, I am a crohn’s pt. since the age of 12. Basically, it is a crap shoot as to what crohnies can eat and what they have to avoid.

If you check out the Crohn’s & Colitis foundation’s site, they have information on diet, the latest treatments to get it into remission, as well as a live chat & hotline run by healthcare experts. There is also an open forum where patients and their family/friends can post questions to others who have IBD (crohn’s or ulcerative colitis) to get answers.

CCFA has a bookstore with books on diets for IBD patients. I have the American Dietetic Association guide to better digestion by Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD. It is my bible because it explain in easy to understand language what happens to the body when the illness flares, gives the patient the big “D” or big “C” and what foods are best to eat during these times.

Definitely check out CCFA’s site and look into getting the book from your local library. Also, post this question on the open forum as you will get better answers there than on YA because those folks have actually gone through what your friend is dealing with and won’t give you false information.

I hope he feels better.

Q: what is the best diet for one who suffers from crohn’s disease?
My 29 yr. old son is recently diagnosed and honorably discharged from the Navy. He is suffering so badly.

A: STAY AWAY FROM POPCORN!!! I have crohn’s and i had pains for like two hours after having a little bit of popcorn. Stay away from dried fruit and nuts aswell. If he’s not on steriods yes, see if he can have endocort. it has very few symptoms. try probiotics aswell.

Q: What is the best diet for one who suffers from Crohn’s disease.?
My 29 year old son is recently diagnosed and honorably discharged from the Navy as a result. He is in SO much pain and suffers So badly! The weight loss has been drastic.

A: hi cheryl, I am a crohn’s female since age 12. First, pls thank your son for defending our country and welcome him back home for me. My husband was in the Navy for 6 yrs. right out of high school. So I always make sure to go up to anybody in uniform and thank them personally. We live near an air force base & I see military persons all of the time.

Check out the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s site as it has all of the latest updated information on the newer treatments, diet, surgery, locating a local support chapter near you, as well as a live chat & hotline run by healthcare experts. There is also an open forum where pts. and family members can post questions to others who have CD.

He is entitled to be made comfortable while flaring. Have him ask his GI for pain medication such as Tylenol 3, Darvocet, Percocet, etc. Also, an antispasmatic such as Bentyl. The latest meds to get a pt. into remission faster are Remicade, Humira, and Entocort capsules.

Again, please thank your son for me and definitely check out CCFA’s site. great stuff!!!

Q: Can crohn’s disease be controlled through a well maintained diet?

A: A well controlled diet can help, but it is not a guarantee that it will ward off any flare ups. There are good medications out there that can send the Crohn’s into remission, but there is no cure. A person’s diet can help allieviate some of the symptoms and can certainly help to maintain control of the disease, but since no one is certain what causes it in the first place, no one can accurately predict what will prevent it and what will not.

Q: I have crohn’s disease and am vegitarian. What do you suggest me eating? What would be good in my diet?
I was told high fiber foods but need some suggestions of high fiber foods to eat. I tried eating nuts the other week which was a mistake. It was one of the worst pains ever in my stomach. Apparently cashews or peanuts are not good for crohn’s. It caused a serious flare up and a lot of pain. Can anyone suggest foods that may be good for me and may even make me feel better?

A: No! High fiber foods are horrible for someone with crohns. I had surgery about 2 months ago because of crohn’s. They removed 16 inches of my small intestine because it was so inflicted with ulcers. Eat foods that are very low in fiber. Fiber will scrape your intestines, thus causing more ulcers, and like me, it can cause intestinal bleeding. Cashews and peanuts are not good because they can actually become lodged in the areas of your intestines/colon that are inflammed. Eat foods low in fiber, being vegitarian does not help, but if you steam (i am talking like steam the crap out of them) your vegetables, it helps to lower the fiber in them. Please take care of yourself and get some expert advice, you do not want to go through what I had to, and to be honest, I have heard of worse.

Low fiber
Make a food log. When you eat log it all and then if you have a problem, try to pinpoint what food caused it and stop eating it. This is really helpful.

Hope this helped. God Bless

Q: What diet does a person with Crohns disease have to follow?
My brother was just diagnosed with Crohns on Thursday, but can not get into the doctor or nutritionist for a week and a half. What are the diet guidelines that he should be following until he can get into the doctor so he wont be aggravating it?
Also… my brother is only 32, is that young for a diagnosis like this?

A: My mom and aunt have crohns and each have a list of different foods they have to avoid- its an individual tollerance thing- but i did look it up and heres a link to check out that should help-

http://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/crohns-guide/crohns-ibd-overview-facts

If he’s been sick long enough to have crohns he should have a pretty good idea himself what he should stay away from-

best of luck – and crohns can happen at any age

Q: I have Crohns Disease and would like to diet. Does anyone have any diet plans specifically for this?
I have Crohns Disease and seem to have put on about 4 stone due to having to take steriods on and off. I would like to diet but find that alot of diet plans focus mainly on fibre related products which I can’t eat. Can anyone help, please?

A: Cant help, but my advice would be to see your doctor and ask for a referral to a dietician.

The treatment for Crohns causes other health issues (like wiight), and these should also be addressed as part of the treatment.

Q: I have something called crohns disease and i need a diet plan that helps me lose weight?
I have crohns disease and need a diet plan that helps me lose about 20 lbs but i cant have certain fruits n veggies b/c of my condition!!! PLEASE HELP

A: With a limited food selection it’s important you get all the nutrients you need. Especially with a disease like Crohn’s. Just eat what you normally do in moderation and get some exercise. There is no miracle food that will make you lose weight. It’s a simple equation of calories in minus calories used. You can either decrease caloric intake or increase the amount of work your body does.

I’d check ccfa.org for more information if you need it.

Q: what is a great diet for someone who suffers with psoriasis and crohns diease?
i have both unfortunately and am finding it hard to know what to eat. i have never been on a special diet so this may help me a great deal.

A: Common understanding is that fish (esp. oily like salmon) is good for psoriasis. Other than that – eating healthy can’t do any harm. For psoriasis I suggest that you should try the cream by champori: it is based on herbs and clears up my patches in just a couple of weeks and they stay clear for months at a time.
Best,
psmith

Q: What sort of food diet plan should i be on having crohns?
I got told i had crohns about 6 months ago, i got over the acute stage but had anther attack 3 weeks ago, spending 1 week in hosptial,and now 2 weeks out,im on 30mg of pretizone which is very heavy dose so i am very hungrey all the time i love my food but am unsure what i should eat? anyone with crohns have a great eating plan??

A: The people at the hospital should have given you diet advice. Go to a doctor or a dietitian to find out what sort of diet to follow. We don’t know you , the dietitian will be able to see you and ask all sorts of questions and work out a diet plan.

Q: Crohns Disease-Has anyone found a diet that works for them?
I’ve had Crowns sense the age of 15 I am 50 now and had two surgeries, at age 16 and 44. Both times had had a couple of feet removed from the small intestine. The older I get I feel my diarrhea is worsening. I still have not found any kind of food that is better to eat then the other, but maybe I haven’t tried the right foods what ever that may be. I just wish I could be away from my home longer then just a few hours. If I need to be somewhere longer I just don’t eat, but I can only wait so long to eat then that’s when I get in trouble . I will feel it coming on and I will have to use a restroom at the groceries store which I hate it’s either to quite or there’s only 1 or 2 stalls and people are waiting for them, mean while the smell is enough to make a horse run the other way-lol, it’s funny in my house but not somewhere else and the noise I make is not quite,if you know what I mean, plus I’m not always walking normal after a bm. So any suggestions would be great. Thank You.
Tweedledee, Thank You so much for your answer, I have heard about Dr.Jordans book at a health store, so I will look into that book and I hope you feel better also.
Brittany, Wow that sucks for you too, to have both. I wish you will and thanks for the quick response, I will look up SCD diet on the web. Thank you.
Virgo-I have changed my diet some, I do love veggies but I don’t really steam them, I will try that. I do drink soy milk and not sure if thats a good thing or not, Thank You for reinforcing the right diet foods.

A: i have two suggestions for you. one is called “the maker’s diet”. from Dr. jordan rubin. before you read the diet book, read his book “patient heal thyself”. dr. rubin himself was days from death from severe crohn’s desease at age 19. he looked like the pictures you see from the concentration camps.when doctors ran out of ideas he did his own research and cured himself. he is now in his thirties, married and a new dad, it a fascinating read even if you aren’t sick. then read his diet book “the maker’s diet” which outlines the plan in detail.

the second one i would reccomend is “breaking the vicious cycle” by elaine gotchal. her diet has also seen remarkable success, and is based on the idea, pretty much that chron’s desease is caused by the body’s innability to process carbohydrates.

my own doctor beleives that chron’s desease is a manfestation of ciliac desease and i have found teh basic ciliac diet has helped me very much although i occassionally do have mild IBS symtoms. it is not as effective as the first two diets but frankly i am a whimp and could not stick to the gotchal diet properly.

i hope youi fell better soon.

Q: Diet for Crohns Disease while in Remission?
What are some foods to avoid if I have Crohns even though I am in remission. I know about nuts and popcorn and seeds what else

A: lots of fluids, as people with Crohns risk dehydration. Well cooked meats & vegetables.

Q: Looking for a diet for crohns disease?

A: Some links which will help;
http://www.remicade.com/crohns/crohns_lifestyle/crohns_diet.jsp
http://www.crohns.org.uk/Docs/3/The%20Dietary%20treatment%20of%20Crohns%20Disease.html

http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/dietandrecipes/Diet_and_Recipes_for_Crohns_Disease.htm

Q: Recently been diagnosed with Crohns disease. What foods should I eliminate from my diet?

A: You don’t have to eliminate anything unless it bothers you. Usually high fat, dairy, and fast food bothers me and I have Crohn’s. Maybe start a food diary and see what symptoms trigger your symptoms. Good luck! Hope this helps! =)

Q: what diet should someone who has colitis or crohns disease follow?

A: Hi ..No special diet has been proven effective for preventing or treating this disease… Some people find their symptoms are made worse by milk, alcohol, hot spices, or fiber… People are encouraged to follow a nutritious diet and avoid any foods that seem to worsen symptoms… But there are no consistent rules…

People should take vitamin supplements only on their doctor’s advice..

I put a link, below..with information..about the foundation! …
i wish you, all the best , and the courage, you need!!…

Kind, regards!:)

Q: diet for Crohns Disease?

A: “People with Crohn’s disease often experience a decrease in appetite, which can affect their ability to receive the daily nutrition needed for good health and healing. In addition, Crohn’s disease is associated with diarrhea and poor absorption of necessary nutrients. No special diet has been proven effective for preventing or treating Crohn’s disease, but it is very important that people who have Crohn’s disease follow a nutritious diet and avoid any foods that seem to worsen symptoms. There are no consistent dietary rules to follow that will improve a person’s symptoms.
People should take vitamin supplements only on their doctor’s advice.”
If you google it there is lots of information.

Q: has anyone with crohns disease been put on a diet where only you can eat pure white foods .?

A: Hi Crystal

Here is some info and remedies to help with your condition.

Causes
Crohn’s disease can be caused by a variety of factors, including poor diet and nutrition, food allergies, imbalanced levels of hydrochloric acid, impaired immunity, infections, lack of exercise, “leaky gut” syndrome, pharmaceutical drugs, and stress.

Note:
Pharmaceutical Drugs: The following drugs can all cause and exacerbate various gastrointestinal disorders, including Crohn’s disease: Accutane, Alka-Seltzer Antacid and Alka-Seltzer Pain Reliever, Anturane, Genuine Bayer Aspirin, Bayer Plus Aspirin, Bayer Regular Strength Enteric Aspirin, Bufferin Analgesic Tablets and Caplets, Ceptaz, Clinoril, Cuprimine, Ecotrin Enteric Coated Aspirin, Feldene, Ilosone, Lamprene, Leukine for IV Infusion, Lopid, Marplan, Meclomen, Novantrone, Paraplatin, Piroxicam, Prokine I.V. Infusion, Retrovir, Rynatuss, Supprelin Injection, Suprax, Ticlid, Tolectin, Toradol IM Injection, Trecator-SC, Trilisate, and Voltaren.

Quick Action Plan for Crohn’s Disease

1. Diet is of primary importance. Avoid all sugars, refined flour products, and carbohydrates, milk and dairy products, processed foods that contain preservatives and artificial sweeteners, alcohol, hydrogenated and trans-fatty oils, as well as foods that are common allergens.

2. Emphasize organic, fresh vegetables and non-citrus fruits, organic grains, as well as organic, free-range meats and poultry and wild-caught fish.

3. Drink plenty of pure, filtered water throughout the day. Gallon a day if you can.

4. Enema containing butyric acid two to five times a week. (Add one tablespoon of butyric acid to one quart of warm water.) Do a Colon Cleanse to clean out the toxins in the body. A liver cleanse will help new blood penetrate the sick areas and help the healing process.

5. Supplements with vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and zinc, taken with a multivitamin/multimineral formula. Essential fatty acids, especial omega-3 oils, are also recommended.

6. Stress reduction through the use of various mind/body medicine techniques, such as biofeedback, hypnotherapy, meditation and relaxation exercises.

7. If you smoke, stop and if you are currently taking aspirin or other NSAIDs, consider replacing them with safer, more effective natural remedies.

8. Soothing baths two to five nights and alternating hot and cold water packs placed over the stomach and upper abdomen.

9. Juice remedies include aloe juice; wheatgrass juice; cabbage, papaya, and carrot juice; and carrot, beet, and cucumber juice.

10. Juice of half a lemon with warm water, especially in the morning.

11. Allow yourself to receive emotional support to help you embrace some of the common underlying issues identified with Crohn’s, such as abandonment, anger, disappointment and rage, which often settle in the gut. Seek out a therapist or other skilled practitioner that can guide you through emotional healing work.

12. Learn about colon and liver cleansing to start ridding of the toxins in the blood. This is the key to long term health (for any disease).

Best of health to you

Q: crohns disease..can supplementry diet of betalacoglobulin and alpha lactalbumin help?

A: I don’t know what those things are… I haven’t tried them myself (have had Crohn’s for around 10 years now). The only truth I’ve come across in dealing with this crummy disease is that every person is different, and what might work for one person may not work for another.

I would like to recommend a really great web-site that offers support blogs and informational input from people around the globe who battle with all forms of Irritable Bowel issues. I’ve been visiting it almost since the day I was first diagnosed with Crohn’s. It’s been very informative and helpful. The link is below. I hope you find some answers there.

Good luck.

Q: crohns;any info is helpful;;;;;;;diet to follow?
my flare ups keep getting worse; im eating probiotic yogurt,plain pasta and small portions…..contonius runs…help me please!

A: I am a long time crohn’s sufferer and I had resection surgery last year… These are just a few things that helped me while I was feeling ill.

-Stay away from foods high in fibre (popcorn, nuts, seeds, bran, etc) These can cause a blockage… VERY PAINFUL and can be fatal

-Stay away from foods high in Fats (fried foods)

-No Red meat

-No Dairy

-no citrus fruits

Foods you can eat…
White grains like white bread white pasta, tortillas
Grilled chicken
Bananas
Rice

These are just a few… While your CD is flaring up, you should follow a low residue diet. Google this. Its very useful. When you start this diet it will take a few days for you to feel better… so dont give up

I hope this helps… feel free to message me

Q: Has anyone managed crohns disease and its flare-ups on alterntive therapies &diet?

A: Hi i have been diagnosed with crohns since i was 11,I’m now 31,i haven’t tried any alternative therapies,i was on salazapyrin and 60 mg of prednisilone daily,steroids,when i was first diagnosed,i ended up with moon face because of the steroids,which is no fun,basically a good diet really worked for me and the medication,i wouldn’t try alternative therapies as i have seen this condition get so bad that the person who I’m referring to ended up with a colostomy,he refused to take the steroids.Incidentally the medication does work in time,i haven’t had a flare up since i was 18.try not getting to stressed as this can make it flare up.good luck.

Q: is there a special diet for colitis?
Last week I was diagnosed with colitis although they havent confomred what type yet. I am on a high dose of steriods and anti inflammitorys. They are helping alot and I have never felt better! But I was wondering if any other colitis sufferers out there had a special diet that prevented or reduced the symptoms of colitis.

A: Diet for Colitis
Eat a low-carbohydrate,high-vegetable-protein diet.Include alfalfa or barley in the diet. Baked or broiled fish, chicken, and turkey with out skin are acceptable sources of protein,Eat lots of vegetables.If you cannot tolerate raw vegetables, steam them.
Eat a high fiber diet.Oat bran, brown rice, barley and other whole grains, lentils,and related products such as rice cakes are good.Be sure grains are well cooked.
Keep fats and oils out of your diet, and stay away from high- fat milk and cheeses.Fats and oils exacerbate the diarrhea that comes with colitis.
Include garlic in the diet for it’s healing and antibiotic properties.
Eat cooked foods broiled or baked, not fried or sauteed avoid sauces made with butter.
Avoid carbonated soft drinks ,spicy foods, and anything containing caffine.These substances irritate the colon. Also avoid red meat,sugar, and processed foods.
Try soy- based cheese instead of dairy cheeses.try soymilk or rice milk instead of cows milk.If you do eat dairy foods use non fat types.If you have lactose intolerance, try lactose- free milk.Many lactose ontolerant people can tolerate low fat yogurt.
Drink plenty of liquids at least 8 8oz glasses of water daily to make up for the fluid lost with diarrhea.carrto and cabbage juices and green drinks are good.
Do not eat fruit on an empty stomach.Eat it at the end of a meal instead .Fruit juices should be diluted with water and taken during or after meals.

Q: What is the best diet for colitis?

A: dark leafy vegatables and a phyto-nutrient supplement called phyto-matrix.

Q: Chihuahua diet for colitis?
My Chi was diagnosed with colitis. She was eating Royal Canin Chihuahua Special Breed food from Petco since 6 months old. Since this colitis problem, my vet changed her to Eukanuba Low residual diet and she just throws it up. As my last effort, I decided to cook for her is the best thing. I don’t want to deal with pet food since the recall. The diet I give her consists of ground beef, rice and baby food vegetables. Her stool is still sometimes watery and I dont know what to do. What should I feed my dog for her problem? Also, what about a vitamin supplement?
I can always substitute ground chicken or lamb in place of the beef. This cannot be bad, its the main ingredients in any dog food. Would this better for her?

A: You really should call your vet back and clear this with him/her. No one here is really qualified. Some vitamins could actually hurt her.

Q: What’s good food/diet for large breed with Colitis?
My girls are on Solid Gold Wolf King(bison and fish). Found out one of them has colitis. I hear that chicken base is better? What kind of Sensitive Stomach dry food should I feed her. My vet wants to put her on Sensitive Stomach formular like Science Diet.
Thank you.

A: Raw diet!

No joke… we have recommended the raw diet to several owners who have a dog who suffers from colitis and they are all doing wonderfully.

Eh, I really hate anything Science Diet. The food is junk.

Q: A diet for Ulcerative Colitis?
I am reading a book called “The Makers Diet” I want to know if anyone has heard of it. I have been diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. I want to take the holistic approach. These antibiotics kill the good and bad bacteria. Is it absolutely necessary to eat Organic Fruit and Vegtables?

A: Yes, I’ve heard of it. When you think about it we were meant to eat what the good Lord provided for us on this earth, not all the chemicals, preservatives and pesticides that are in our food supply. That is why it is so very important to buy and eat organic. People with UC must be diligent about eating wholesome meals. Protein deficiency is common. Buy organic meats. Make sure you get a good variety of fresh vegetables. Juices are very good since they require very little work from the digestive sys. Drink vegetable juices every day. Cabbage juice is particularly helpful in healing ulcerated areas. Eat a cultured product like kefir every day or yogurt if you’re not allergic to dairy. Drink lots of water to prevent dehydraion. Avoid……. refined carbs, white flour, white rice, brown and white sugar. No red meat, fired or greasy foods. No foods high in saturated, hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fat. Be careful with high fiber foods. No alcohol, caffeine,carbonated or spicy foods. Many people with Crohn’s/UC have undetected food allergies, when they remove these foods ffrom their diets, the disease often completely disappears. Dairy and wheat are common triggers. Aloe vera juice soothes and heals the digestive tract. Enteric coated fish oil reduces inflammation. Digestive enzymes will aid digestion and probiotics will supply friendly bacteria. Peppermint tea is an excellent tonic, chamomile will reduce intestinal inflammation, slippery elm is a traditional remedy for bowel disorders. Oregano can be taken for an infectionthat accompanies Crohn’s. Boswellia has a powerful anti-inflammatory benefit. I hope all this is helpful

Q: what is the best diet for acute colitis?

A: Colitis is due primarily to inflammation of the intestines. This is generally caused by bad digestion in the stomach. If the pH of the stomach does not get down to 0.8 to 3.0, the food will sit in the stomach and putrefy, rot, and ferment. As it passes through the pyloric sphincter into the jejunum, it is not acidic enough to cause much secretin to be produced and the pancreas won’t secrete bicarbonate to neutralize the chyme. This allows the chyme to be too acidic as it passes down the colon creating the irritation and inflammation. The high acidity in the stomach also causes the bad bacteria to not be killed allowing many disease organisms into the gut.

You need to first make sure you fix that problem first. Antacids are just the opposite of what you should do. They neutralize the very thing that will help solve the problem. You need to take Betaine HCL after each meal to increase the stomach acid. Also, you should be eating at least 1/2 to 1 tsp. of “Pink Sea Salt” to give the stomach the CL- ion to make the acid.

The very best food you can eat are fermented vegetables. Eating these will greatly help give the intestines what they need to make them strong again. You can order a very good supply of these that are organic and excellently prepared at:

www.healingmovements.net Call them at: (310) 829 – 4383

The alternative to this is to go to the doctor and get drugs that you will take for the rest of your life and suffer your way into old age.

good luck to you

Q: Is it necessary to stay on a restricted diet forever following an attack of colitis?
I was recently hospitalized due to my very first severe attack with colitis. I have always suffered along with this ailment throughout my childhood and now well into my 50’s. However, it has always subsided with a common sense diet etc but no medication. This time around I could do nothing to stop the pain and even had intestinal bleeding. The doctor released me from the hospital with a very restricted diet. I am on 2 courses of antibiotics and pain killers. I have been home for 3 days and am just beginning to feel better. I have just started eating solids like baby food, jello, toast, cottage cheese etc. Can I ever try chocolate or any of the other foods I so love again? I will be going for a colonoscopy soon and have made an appointment with another doctor. My sons have Crohn’s desease. This seems to run in our family. What else can I expect from this illness?

A: No theories about the causes of ulcerative colitis have been proven. But researchers think the body’s immune system reacts to a virus or bacteria by causing ongoing inflammation in the intestinal wall. Although this is considered to be a problem with your immune system, some doctors think the immune system reaction may be a result, not the cause, of the disease. Ulcerative colitis is not caused by emotional distress or sensitivity to certain foods or food products, but these factors may trigger symptoms in some people.

Q: Ulcerative Colitis – huge diet problem, really need some advice!!!?
Hi there.
History:
I have had ulcerative colitis for three years. I was admitted to the hospital on the 15th of December. I was discharged two weeks ago as the hospital said they cannot do anything more for my recovery.

The drugs that I am on are 40 mg of prednisone (steroid), 3 Imuran pills per day (auto-immune suppressant), and I will be taking my third infusion of Remicade in two weeks (Remicade is a new ‘wonder drug’ that is supposed to do wonders after the third infusion). Drugs haven’t done much yet

My problem is this: I cannot eat anything! Mostly whatever I eat (especially grains, starch, sugars–all normal, prepared foods) makes my bowel movements worse, and I lose a lot of weight. I am on a diet called the Maker’s Diet (just starting Phase 2), but even on this there are many things I cannot have to eat.
Does ANYONE out there have ideas of good foods/recipes that I can have which will be good to my system, but will help me to gain weight?
Thanks if you have any ideas

A: here is a link for you to look at http://www.asacol.com/take-control/ulcerative-colitis-diet.jsp Good Luck

Q: Ulcerative colitis and diet question – please help!?
I have had UC for two years now and no medicines have been able to help prevent flare ups. I was so sick three weeks ago that I was nearly admitted to hospital. In desperation I decided to try what a friend had suggested – to cut out all dairy products from my diet. I did, and ever since I have been much better. Has anyone else experienced this, or has anyone excluded any other foods from their diet that has helped them? Thank you,

A: I’ve had UC for 1.5 years and have cut out all dairy, fried foods, raw veggies, hummus and real spicy foods, I have notice a lot of difference but I still have flare ups. I seem to get flare ups due to stress and my emotional state. I take Colazal but it doesn’t really seem to get it completely under control. I am lucky though in that I don’t have any pain with my UC and it is a really mild case. I do drink 6-8 oz aloe vera juice a day and take pro-biotics.

Q: What is the best diet for PCOS and Colitis?

A: My dad had severe Colitis for over 3 years. He started taking a few Herbalife products when I began selling it and his symptoms have completely disappeared. To my amazement, he was a skeptic, and I had to twist his arm to try the products, but now he tells EVERYBODY about them! lol
I have never had a client with PCOS, however there are a couple targeted nutrition products from Herbalife as well that aide in the female reproductive system health.
Let me know if you’d like more information!

VitalityAvenue@gmail.com

-Lindsay

Q: Controlling diet for ulcerative colitis patients???
I always thought that nutients and what not are absorbed in the small intestine.
So why do patients with ulcerative colitis (which is in the large intestine) need to watch out about what they’re eating (no fatty foods, sour or hot food,etc). I mean i know that if you eat really hot food even a normal person might get diarrhoea, but i thought that the large intestine is only responsible for absorbing water and minerals/??

So is there a valid reason for discriminating food? And what exactly should you avoid??

A: Different foods promote inflammation; it doesn’t have to touch that part once your body has digested it.

Knee joints aren’t involved in digestion but still get inflamed from RA sufferers eating white bread and cake.

Q: Is there a specific diet I should try to stick to since I have Ulcerative Colitis?
I have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis for 2 years or so now, and I was in the Air Force where the doctor prescribed me Asacol. Since then I have gotten out and a new doctor put me on Sulfallazine and it worked for a while but I have been in a flare up state for like 3 months now and he put me on prednisone and 6mp. I have been tapered off of the prednisone which helped me with my flare up, and since I have been off it I have been flared up. Is there some sort of diet I can try?

A: I have Crohn’s (13 years of 20) and my gastro has always told me to eat whatever i can tolerate. excluding corn and other hulled veggies. smoothies are the best thing.you can put supplements and such. avoid lots of orange juice though. it’ll really cause diarrhea. of everything i’ve tried, smoothies have been the easiest on my guts. like the last poster said, avoid lots of seeds(strawberries, raspberries, kiwi, black/blueberries)they do not digest. there are so many recipes and you can buy them pre-made. it’s something easy that you won’t get burnt out on. also, while having a flare up, don’t eat raw fruits and vegetables, they are incredibly hard to digest. owww! if you want your 5 a day, cook them down to mush and then chew it very well. or if you can handle it try v8- although it’s rather acidic, and your bowel movements will be red. just keep that in mind so you don’t panic when you go to flush and see red. hope this helps.

Q: diet for ulcerative colitis?
is there any food i should stop eating??

A: Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease in which the large intestine becomes inflamed and ulcerated (pitted or eroded), leading to flare-ups (bouts or attacks) of bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. The long-term risk of colon cancer is increased.
Dietary modification may reduce the symptoms of the disease.
* Lactose intolerance is noted in many ulcerative colitis patients. Those with suspicious symptoms should get a lactose breath hydrogen test.
* Patients with abdominal cramping or diarrhea may find relief or a reduction in symptoms by avoiding fresh fruits and vegetables, caffeine, carbonated drinks and sorbitol-containing foods.
* Many dietary approaches have purported to treat UC, including the Elaine Gottschall’s specific carbohydrate diet and the “anti-fungal diet” (Holland/Kaufmann).
* The use of elemental and semi-elemental formula has been successful in pediatric patients.

Q: Is there any where that I can acquire a diet sheet for someone suffering with C Diff?colitis?
My sister has just contracted C diff after having a cesarian at Hospital.No one knows what she can eat! She is still in – 3 weeks- very angry and depressed.

A: Hayley K,
Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is a bacterium that is related to the bacterium that causes tetanus and botulism. The C. difficile bacterium has two forms, an active, infectious form that cannot survive in the environment for prolonged periods, and a nonactive, “noninfectious” form, called a spore, that can survive in the environment for prolonged periods. Although spores cannot cause infection directly, when they are ingested they transform into the active, infectious form.

ALL ANSWERS SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED, IN ANY FORUM AND ESPECIALLY IN THIS ONE. MANY ANSWERS ARE FLAWED.

The information provided here should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.

I add links with some details that may be of interest

http://healthlink.mcw.edu/
article/954992292.html

http://www.cdc.gov/
ncidod/dhqp/id_CdiffFAQ
_general.html

http://stanford.wellsphere.com/
healthy-cooking-article/news-for-
colitis-sufferers:-nutritional-diet-
and-ulcerative-colitis/353149

Hope this helps
matador 89

Q: What helps the symtoms of ulcerative colitis?
Does anyone know if there is a special diet that helps ulcerative colitis? I was thinking of eliminating meat to see if that would help even though people do that for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis is a little different. Any suggestions would be great!

A: eliminating meat won’t really help much.. the best things to cut out are fried foods, overly processed foods, popcorn, fake sugars, other veggies that will irritate your stomach too. The sugars to completely watch out for are any that end it -itol like sorbitol which is found in many gums. my nutritionist I had said to avoid these because they cause diarrhea which would definitely not help us with UC. I’d also watch dairy intake. I know that I became fairly lactose intolerant with my UC. Organic foods help tremendously as well since they aren’t processed and they are more natural.

Q: What to do to help prevent a flare up for IBD diet,vitamins,propiatics?
anyone know?? i have light stomach cramps in the morning. for the past 10 days.. i talked to doctor and he said to take more of my medicine and if it gets worse to contact him.But should i take vitamins or probiatics?
thanx best regards

A: If you can afford it, buy Primal Defense probiotics by Garden of Life. I have seen them change the lifes of a dozen people with IBS. If you can’t afford those, get a minimum of 8 billion cells with at least 4 strains of probiotics. Double or triple up on doses for the first couple days to re-populate your intestine.
Also, eliminate dairy and wheat during the flare ups, or permanently.
Also, l-glutamin does miracles for IBS and IBD.

Q: raw food diet for my great dane with IBD?
she has extremely low protein levels, to the extent my regular vet is worried.

A: You should join a Yahoo Group that teaches the Barf Diet or the homecooked diet. They design the diet to meet the needs of an individual dog.

http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/K9kitchen

Q: Raw food diet for cats with IBD?
My mother has a cat with IBD (Inflammatory bowel disease), and the poor thing is wasting away. He’s a large male cat who, according to the vets (and when he was healthy) was 16 pounds. He’s now a sad 9 pounds, and… he looks so sick.

I’m taking care of him while he’s on steroids because my mother is unable to give him his pills. I’ve been reading up a lot about IBD for cats, and it says a raw food diet with no grains is the best. But, my mom cannot be grinding up chickens in her little kitchens, and the internet ordered prepared foods are extremely expensive. Do you think if she went to a butcher, and she asked, he’d grind up chicken and rabbits for her? We’ve never been to a real butcher before, so we don’t know. We just want our little boy to get better. Thanks!

A: I feed a raw diet to 14 cats. And I “cured” out IBD cat with a raw diet.

I doubt you will find a butcher who will grind meat and bones for you. But you could consider using on of the mixes that you don’t use bone with and just add any ground meat.

Try this one.

www.felinefuture.com

My cats liked it when we tried it. But I prefer to grind my own chickens whole so I use the recipe off www.catinfo.org and www.catnutrition.org

Q: what is celiac disease? what is the diet to go with it? how does it work with gerd and diabetes and diverticul
i also have migraines and fibromyalgia and kidney disease and ibd. the last word is suppose to be diverticulitis in the question. i need to lose weight and am having a hard time getting these diets to work together and i’m just getting bigger and bigger even though i still exercise. i also suffer from a tilted pelvis and spinal stenosis and radicuopothy.

A: Celiac disease is an autoimmune intestinal disorder, whose specific trigger is gluten. There are several long term conditions that can develop if your Cd is untreated. Among them are Vitamin and mineral deficiencies, Iron anemia, nervous systom disorders, and lactose intolerance. Fibromyalgia is loosely linked to CD.

Unfortuantely, the only cure/treatment for CD is to live a gluten-free diet.

Q: Is there a pre-made (frozen) raw diet I can feed my ferrets?
I am wondering if changing my ferrets diet to a raw diet will help with my one ferret with his IBD. Can NOT have veggies/fruits in the raw pattys.

How do I get them to change over to the new food?

A: Unsure if anyone makes it for ferrets, but I can tell you of some that are made for dogs and cats. Bravo has a line of raw meats made with 100% meat from one animal and no other ingredient. This is their basics and their blend line. I know of chicken, turkey, lamb and beef. However, they are not balanced, which should make it ideal for use with ferrets. There are no added vitamins or minerals, so you would have to add in the vitamins they need, unless someone else makes a blend of vitamins for ferrets.

Nature’s Variety also has a line of frozen raw food and it is all balanced. You would have to check the guaranteed analysis to see if the protein content is suitable for ferrets. However, I’m not sure which line of their products don’t have added organic fruits and vegetables.

There are many other manufactures of frozen raw food-Stella and Chewy’s, Primal, and Northwest Natural’s, but I don’t know enough about their products to relate it to ferrets.

Q: Is anyone familiar with canine IBD inflammatory bowel disease?
My dashund was diagnosed with this disease I am wondering if anyone has any pointers to help give him the best and most comfortable life by treating this disease with diet and meds..Thanks Shannon

A: hi shanney, I have crohn’s disease (IBD in humans) and my bassett hound has colitis.

make sure your dog has regular check ups with the vet. he may need to be on prednisone for short periods of time. be sure he has lots of water to drink, as for diet…when he is flaring try chicken broth, maybe some noodles like in cambell chicken soup, freeze some gatoraid in an ice cube tray and then once it’s frozen, put 1 in his bowl(make sure he licks it til it’s gone–then give him another) and he will get his electrolytes that way, meat flavored baby food (Ike loves it), canned dog food, etc. ask the vet for information on what he can and can’t eat.

I truly feel for your pet as well as mine. Hope he can stay in remission. best of luck to you.

Q: Advice on a RAW diet for my kitten?
He has IBD and is almost 4 months. I’ve taken him to the vet numerous times and will again this friday. Already changed his diet as prescribed by the vet and is not working. Anyways!

I’ve already done a lot of reading so don’t “lecture” on readings. I want to know experiences. I will be cooking lightly the outside of the meat (already read that it’s not “recommended” but not taking that “potential” risk).

So please give me suggestions, recommendations and your experience of raw diet? Thanks

A: Be careful with cooking the outside of the meat, if you cook the bone it will be dangerous for your cat as it could splinter instead of being soft. I would consider the very minor risk of a potential bacterium to be much less risky then accidentally cooking the bone to the point where some could splinter. I’ve had my cats on raw for about a year now and haven’t had so much as a bit of diarrhea.
I mostly rely on chicken quarters and hearts/gizzards as the diet staples but I also feed the occasional neck and frozen/thaw mice.
Try not to get too frustrated if your kitten doesn’t eat it right away, it can take weeks for them to transition to eating meat and even longer to eat the bone. The easiest would be if you had a meat grinder to grind up the bone too. Ideally you would leave some meat in small chunks to give him some jaw exercise and then grind up the bone and organ.
Here’s the easiest recipe I found for cat food and it’s the one I use most of the time.

http://www.catnutrition.org/recipes.php

A raw diet has really been a lifesaver for my crew. I have a few adopted guys with issues, one with frequent FLUTD, one with food allergies, another one with an old Hit By Car related back problem. I used to be at the vet’s with one or another every couple months. I haven’t had a single allergy flare-up or urinary tract issue since switching to raw. The weird one is my dog with the back injury. She was on pain control meds on a nearly daily basis which she no longer needs. I suppose by some freak chance it may have just healed on its own about the same time I started feeding her raw, but, since it hadn’t healed in the previous two years I had her, I have my doubts. All I can figure is that maybe all the fresh cartilage and such she consumes with a raw diet may have helped. It’s nice not having to get that prescription refilled all the time.
Oh yeah, and all my chunky cats lost weight. Everyone’s actually an ideal weight now. We also go through a lot less cat litter as the poop is smaller and less frequent because there’s no byproducts being passed. I just about never smell the litter box anymore.

Q: Cats with IBD?
If you have a cat with IBD, what diet do you have them on? I have a picky eater. I just switched him over to D/D (venison) and he seems to really love it. I haven’t had a chance to see how well his tummy will respond yet. Anyone with an IBD cat, what has worked best for you?
He’s on meds which seem to be working wonders, just wanted to match the meds with a good long term diet.

A: I have a one year old who was diagnosed at 3 months old and her condition was complicated by a deformed intestine, part of which had to be removed. Best $1,800 I ever spent…and I mean that with my whole heart.
I tried everything on the market that’s supposed to be good for cats with IBD and her situation was complicated further because she was only able to eat formula until she was 16 weeks old. Everything else came back up or didn’t ‘go through’ right. The meds made it worse also.
After no success I started reading and took matters into my own hands. I give mine all natural, prepared foods now.
We use a lot of Gerber 2nd stage baby meats. I give her ‘adult’ chicken, turkey and beef(boiled) also. Several vegetables are good for things like iron, folic acid, and vitamins. She likes them steamed. Sometimes she gets a few noodles. We use white rice and a touch of yogurt periodically. I like to give her Pedialyte quite often just in case. We ‘do’ vitamins twice a week.
She’s been on this diet for months now…no meds, no problems. Her vet was amazed. She weighed about three ounces at five weeks old. She always looked sickly thin. Now she’s absolutely gorgeous at 16 pounds. Her coat shines, she’s soft and her eyes just glisten.
I hope your lil guy is feeling better. Adjusting to life with IBD can be tough on US…I can’t imagine what it must be like for THEM.

Q: When to put cat with IBD to sleep?
I know there’s no magic answer, but I can’t determine whether to put Sonny to sleep. He’s an 11-year-old orange tabby with Irritable Bowel Disorder (IBD). There’s no cure; basically he’s had diarrhea daily for almost 3 years. We’ve tried lots of things (not everything), but steroids, diet changes, antibiotics, etc. and nothing helps long term.

Lately he did really well with 9 Lives Tuna mixed with pumpkin – he actually had normal stools for the first time in years. But now he won’t eat that food anymore. His weight is down to 6.5 pounds (skin and bones) from original weight of 11.5 pounds.

For the past week he hasn’t felt well, and the IBD causes stomach pains before the diarrhea (and the diarrhea is painful too; if you’ve ever had it, you know). When I don’t feed him, he’s pain-free, but hungry and constantly begging for food/meowing/crying. It’s a vicious cycle. I have tried diet changes recently but they only add to the diarrhea.

He stopped playing with toys years ago.

A: Honestly, it is ur call. U will know when he has just had enough and is in pain. When u have a pet that is sick u have 2 make the difficult decision when enough is enough. It totally sucks and I feel 4 ur kitties problem and u. All I’m going 2 tell u is that u know ur cat and there will be a day when Sonny is tired of fighting. Good Luck and I am sorry

Q: Whats the best way to help prevent a FLARE-UP for IBD?
i have IBD and i feel a flare-up comeing on but im fighting it with diet rest and vitamins.. any other advice? anyhave IBD or IBS? please feel free fro advice?best regards

A: like you i watch my diet. trying to keep calm and not stressed, well as little as you can control anyway. like not asking all your grand-kids over or going to a house you are uncomfortable in. i try to find a calm place, (like by my waterfall) and sit and read or work puzzles i like.
just don’t take on anything you don’t feel like doing. pamper yourself.

Q: Homemade Diets for Dogs with IBD?
Can anyone give me some recipes for homemade diets for dogs with IBD?

A: I can’t recommend any diet, because I’m not completely familiar with that condition and I don’t know what would be good for them. I can, however, recommend a good book. Monica Segal writes books on how to prepare a diet for dogs with health problems. I have one of her books and it’s great.

If you don’t want to spend the money on the book I have a better free option. Go to this link, it’s a Yahoo Group by Monica Segal. Join the group and post a question asking what kind of diet would be good for a dog with IBD and she will be very helpful. She helped me with a diet change for our Great Dane with Wobbler’s.

http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/K9Kitchen/

I highly recommend you join, she can help you a lot.

Here’s the link to her website where you can buy her books.

http://www.monicasegal.com/catalog/writings.php

Q: Please help me! Something’s wrong with my cat! The vet thinks she has IBD after getting her bloodwork back so.?
..he switched her food to Science Diet for IBD and then on Thursday he gave her a steroid shot. Every day since then, she’s been like a zombie. I mean, it’s scaring me to death because it’s like she’s not even here–like she is physically but it’s like her soul has been sucked out of her. She doesn’t play, just stares at me and sleeps a lot. She was just sitting in the chair staring at the wall for like 30 min. I went up to her and kneeled down and started talking to her and she just stared through me, like she didn’t see me. I thought she was dying! I started crying and picked her up and carried her in here and then she got up and went on the windowsill. WTF is wrong? The vet said steroids could make her tired, but is this normal? I am so worried about her please help me, please! Has anyone ever experienced this with their cat after steroid shot? It’s one shot to last 10 days.

A: OH I AM SO SORRY!! BUT UGH Science Diet is such junk, please look at the site below and really, don’t you think that canned food would be better for a kitty with a bowel problem? I had my 15 year old had it too.. I wish I knew then what I know now..ASK your VET what is the most important thing in that Science Diet food that you need to look for in a better Quality food. LESS FILLERS.. carbs are not good for cats, they need more protein ask the VET if protein is good for an IBD cat.. read up on the links below you may very well find a better food to help her bowels settle down I think dry is a bad thing don’t you? GOOD LUCK SEE LINKS below book mark them all and take time to read them when you can help your baby kitty!! they show carbs and protein in all the foods you can buy.. GOD BLESS

Q: I’m thinking about a raw diet for my kitten?
I’ve been reading around about raw diets for cats who have IBD. I probably will cook the outside of meats rather than being totally raw. Anyways, if I do stick to “raw” food, can I store them in glass jars like the canning jars in the freezer?* Also… is there a reputable site where they list recipes for a homemade cooked diet for cat?

* I’ve never froze food in glass jars before and I’m not an advocate of storing certain foods in plastic containers. Any advice or suggestions?

Thanks
I ask about sites for homemade “cooked” diets because there are a lot about raw diets, and the cooked sites I’ve found have some if-y ingredients.

A: Remember to give your kitten a suplement Vitamin tablet

Q: Alternative Hypoallergenic (dry) diet other than Royal Canin?
My cat has IBD. I feed him a supplemented raw diet and now he doesn’t have diarrhea. However I’ll be leaving him with my husband for about a month and he works long hours. My cat is 5 months old and I want him to be able to get enough nutrience, even if it is from dry.

I’ve tried the Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Hypoallergenic HP 23 before I switched him to a raw diet, but this dry formula didn’t help his diarrhea. I just called the vet clinic and the receptionist suggests Medi-Cal Hypoallergenic. I know that Medi-cal and Royal Canin are from the same line of company.

I don’t want to risk him having diarrhea, but I don’t want to risk him not getting enough food and nutrience.

**When he did have diarrhea, he was healthy and was growing a pound and more a month and was active.

Any other suggestions??? Thanks.
I’m not looking for holistic brand food. I’ve already tried Merricks and others of the same quality. He gets diarrhea from these. I need a dry diet that is hypoallergenic
He works LONG hours. We talked about this problem, and the cat would only get 2 meals a day. I feed him 4 meals a day

And I’ve already made enough food to last for a long time.

A: As you know I feed raw, and I only feed 2 times a day. Your cat will be fine. He will get plently of nutrients from 2 meals a day. Just up the ammount you feed 2 times a day.

I think it would be a very cruel decision for you to put a FINALLY healthy IBD cat back onto the very food that caused his IBD in the first place. **Dry food is the cause of his IBD.** Raw food, what nature intended, is the cure.

Why would you make him suffer again by putting him back on raw?

Just feed him larger portions 2 times a day and he will be fine. He will not be fine if you put him back on a dry hypoallergenic food because IBD is not an allergy. I’m pretty sure that was already proven when you tried every other food out there and the only thing that works for your cat is a raw diet.

Don’t fix it if it isn’t broken. Keep your cat on raw.

Q: IBD (Irritable Bowel Disorder)?
I have recently been diagnosed with IBD (Irritable Bowel Disorder). I would like to know any tips and suggestions on how to eat, or any information about this disorder. Any help is appreciated. If you have any diet plans (tips) i would like to know. Thanks .

A: I had the same problem for years and found out I can’t eat a lot of wheat or dairy. Make a journal of what you eat and note when it is triggered. May be that will help.

Q: SCD diet Products?
Is there a food line, or delivery service for the specific carbohydrate diet or SCD? It is sooooooooooo hard!

A: nope

Q: I’ve had IBS for many years. Tried the SCD diet. It helped. But need more. Does anyone have any advice?
Please don’t say eat more fiber. That makes things much worse. I’m looking for natural solutions. The SCD diet, in case it’s not clear. Is a diet based on eating very little or no carbs. It has helped more than anything so far. I have been tested for a lot so I don’t want any advice about more tests. I have IBS and that’s that. Any ideas.

A: I know what you mean. More fiber never helped me! The only thing that did was the Blood Type Diet, you don’t eat “very little” its basically healthy foods and a good diet but based on foods that YOUR body can digest more easily. After 20+ years after tests, medications, natural remedies, etc etc this has been the only thing that worked. Since following it for 2 years my symptoms are at least 90% improved. I just had this article published about it and it also has a link to the foods you should avoid and foods that are most beneficial so you at least have an outline of it to try:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1985326/the_blood_type_diet_achieve_your_ideal.html?cat=5

I hope this helps!

Q: what cooking oil can i use for scd diet?

A: The recipes that I have seen which are specific to this kind of diet call for sunflower or vegetable oil to be used.

Q: Does SCD help reduce complications from Crohn’s disease?
Recently diagnosed with Crohn’s and still being treated for heavy complications after a 3 week hospital stay I am in research mode to learn how I can help my body cope with this disease. I have heard many success stories from people who have adjusted their diet to SCD. Does this really work? Are there any other tested suggestions out there for Crohn’s?
SCD = Specific Carb Diet

A: Quick Action Plan for Crohn’s Disease
1. Diet is of primary importance. Avoid all sugars, refined flour products, and carbohydrates, milk and dairy products, processed foods that contain preservatives and artificial sweeteners, alcohol, hydrogenated and trans-fatty oils, as well as foods that are common allergens.

2. Emphasize organic, fresh vegetables and non-citrus fruits, organic grains, as well as organic, free-range meats and poultry and wild-caught fish.

3. Drink plenty of pure, filtered water throughout the day.

4. Enema containing butyric acid two to five times a week. (Add one tablespoon of butyric acid to one quart of warm water.)

5. Supplements with vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and zinc, taken with a multivitamin/multimineral formula. Essential fatty acids, especial omega-3 oils, are also recommended.

6. Stress reduction through the use of various mind/body medicine techniques, such as biofeedback, hypnotherapy, meditation and relaxation exercises.

7. If you smoke, stop and if you are currently taking aspirin or other NSAIDs, consider replacing them with safer, more effective natural remedies.

8. Soothing baths two to five nights and alternating hot and cold water packs placed over the stomach and upper abdomen.

9. Juice remedies include aloe juice; wheatgrass juice; cabbage, papaya, and carrot juice; and carrot, beet, and cucumber juice.

10. Juice of half a lemon with warm water, especially in the morning.

11. Allow yourself to receive emotional support to help you embrace some of the common underlying issues identified with Crohn’s, such as abandonment, anger, disappointment and rage, which often settle in the gut. Seek out a therapist or other skilled practitioner that can guide you through emotional healing work.

Q: can I make pasta without these ingredients?
My son is on the GFCF diet/ SCD diet. He is autistic. We would love to make some pasta. I have a pasta maker but we cannot use any gluten (wheat or any of it’s durivates), casein (a milk protein), eggs, soy, rice, corn, oats, safflower and coconut. We can do nut flours, veggies, meat. If such a thing can be done please answer me, thanks so much

A: Ok,
What I would do instead of making my own pasta is look for a brand that has all the qualities you want.
de Boles for instance has a wide range of ( some made with Jerusalem artichokes) pasta’s that are gluten free, rice free etc etc.

http://www.deboles.com/products/gluten-free-pasta.php

Send them an email or read the site and I’m sure you can get the right combo.( easily available also).

Good luck!

Q: Specific Carbohydrate Diet?
Will the SCD(Specific Carbohydrate Diet) diet improve my self even if I don’t have gut problems(Crohns Disease and other diseases)? Should I go on it, I’m 17 years old?

I was recently diagnosed with asbergurs(a kind of autism), but I have no signs of diaherrea (I don’t know how you spell it) or throwing up.

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Q: Will eating only fruits, veggies and eggs make me loose weight?
I have a stomach disease and am on a special SCD diet to help heal my stomach. It only consists of fruit veggies and eggs, NO sugar NO carbs NO potatoes or corn. It is very strict. I was just wondering if I am going to loose weight on this diet because I really do not want to

A: You will probably lose weight on this diet but if you have plenty of eggs you might be able to prevent any weight loss.

Plenty of beans, peas and lentils might also help to prevent any weight loss.

Q: Is Fatty Acid Oxidation Or Fat Oxidation a Bad Thing?
Oxidation is regarded as being one of the number one killers in our society today because our bodies react with oxygen to create harmful free radicals. Why is it then that certain “diet pills” regard fatty acid oxidation as being a good thing?

Example: Stearoylethanolamide (SEA) has been shown to decrease food intake independent of PPAR and without changing hematochemical parameters such as glucose and triglyceride levels or leptin (a hormone involved with satiety) expression.
The appetite decreasing effect of SEA was associated with a reduction in liver stearoyl-CoA desaturase-1 (SCD-1) mRNA expression. SCD-1 is the rate-limiting enzyme in the biosynthesis of monounsaturated fats and its reduction is believed to lead to increased “fatty acid oxidation” and decreased lipogenesis in skeletal muscle and the liver.

A: no it’s not a bad thing, it’s the natural chemical reaction where fatty acids enter the mitochondria and are oxidized/converted for use as energy

Q: What to do for my kid ?
I am father of a three years kid, who is going to be four in this December. He is diagnosed as PDD NOS and still can’t form a three word sentence. He has not asked us a single question till now. However, he knows capital and small alphabets, can count upto 150, knows all colours, shapes, all objects around him. He momorises page numbers of books, which are more than 100 pages, means you ask him “which page has xxxxx pic ?” he will tell you the page number accurately. He can also momorise colours of alphabets of his children books. We are doing many things for him, like showing him to specialities, trying multiple diets like gfcf, scd etc. and also he is going to a special school. Does anyone come across with this kind of kids, how can i improve his language ?

A: He sounds like he is doing well !
At three Thomas pictured left couldn’t say anything and now at aged 10 can say two words, all i can say is just keep talking to him but to be honest he sounds fine to me

Q: Nursing Assessment Priorities…?
History/Information:
An 83 year old widowed woman was brought into the Emergency Department after slipping and falling at the grocery store. She underwent a total right hip replacement two days ago. The patient lives alone in a two-story house with her dog, Renny, which she adores. She has a history of hypertension, has cataracts, and is hard of hearing.

Healthcare Provider’s Orders:
Low sodium diet as tolerated
Up with assist
Physical therapy for hip rehabilitation
Abduction pillow
SCD’s bilateral
DSD change QD
Foley to continuous drainage
IV NS@75 mL/hr
Check SpO2 every shift
Intake and Output every shift
Incentive spirometer every 4 hours while awake
INR/PT daily and call healthcare provider with results
Benazepril 10mg PO twice a day
Enoxaparin 40mg SQ every day
Warfarin 2mg PO every night
Hydrocodone 5mg/Acetaminophen 500mg 1-2 tabs PO every 4-6 hours prn pain
Promethazine 25mg IM every 4-6 hours prn nausea

Current labs:
Na: 140 meq/L NORMAL RANGE : 135-145
K: 4.0 meq/L (SUPPOSED TO READ 40.?) NORMAL RANGE -25-125
Hct: 32% NORMAL RANGE : 36-48% (LOW)
Hgb: 9 g/dlNORMAL RANGE :12-16 g/dl. (LOW)
PT/INR: 16 seconds/4.5NORMAL RANGE :11-13 seconds. (Low. Below 6.0 associated with spontaneous bleeding)

So I have to prioritize and come up with 5 assessments for this client.

so far i have :

i. Assessment of the surgical site. Checking the amount and character of the drainage. Checking the dressing.
(Catching infection early)
ii. Assessment of the clients Pain level.
iii. Assessment of the skin for possible edema/pressure ulcers. Patient has limited ROM.

Some guidance / advice / pointers in the right direction would be very much appreciated.

She does have low Na, Hgb, Hct, and PT, but those are issues for the Physician to address.

A: I hope someone helped you, as it’s been years since I was in nursing.

My only thought is…don’t forget her staircase at home when it comes to discharge planning.

Q: Specific Carbohydrate Diet?
Will the SCD(Specific Carbohydrate Diet) diet improve my self even if I don’t have gut problems(Crohns Disease and other diseases)? Should I go on it, I’m 17 years old male?

I was recently diagnosed with asbergurs(a kind of autism), but I have no signs of diaherrea (I don’t know how you spell it) or throwing up.

I am NOT trying to lose weight.

A: The theory behind that diet is a good one. The only problem for you would be that you’d be limiting yourself unnecessarily.

Am I correct in assuming that you believe that better nutrients will result in better brain function for you?

If the answer is ‘yes,’ I can advocate a better diet for you. The diet that has the most brain nutrients is a RAW diet. If you start eating tons of raw fruits and vegetables in addition to what you already eat, you’ll be getting many more vitamins in an easily-absorbable form.

Do a search on ‘raw food.’

Last but not least – eat more raw walnuts and raw green leaves; they’re great for the brain.

Q: DIet + Crohn’s?
I’ve been living with Crohn’s for about 5 years now (diagnosed for about 2) and I have been religious about taking my pills. 2 lialda in the the morning and my librax whenever I get pain.

I just feeling like I should be doing more with my diet to help though. I don’t ever eat peppers. If I eat more than 1 piece of shredded lettuce I beat myself up. And I try my best to have small meals, though its hard to do when the cafeteri on my campus is 1/2 mile walk away and my meal plan gives me 2 meals a day.

What else could I be doing? I heard something about hot and cold foods? Is there anything else I should avoid or do more often?

A: Every body have their own triggers what one person can eat another one can not.

Talk to the people at your school and get a doctors note if necessary. about small meals it is the amount of food that should concern them not the amount of times you eat.

if they will not let you do that
are you aloud to take some of the food to your room??

if so get a combination of cold and hot foods (make sure that they will not go bad)

or at the very least go to a food store and buy healthy snacks so you can eat the way you should.

I would also keep a journal keep track of what foods you are eating and how they effect you.

keep track of how you are feeling and how many b.m’s a day you are having and all of that good stuff
it really helps when you go and see your doc when he asks you how are you doing?? you know bring the book with you.

you may also find out that you can not eat some food when you are under stress that you can normally.

foods that are high in fibre tend to help.
as fibre soaks up the excess water in your bowel.

there are some herbs that can help if you want a list please feel free to email me
but I would take it over with your doc first before you try any of them.

just remember what works for one does not work for another.

Q: Brother with Crohn’s – diet and alchol?
My brother has bad Crohn’s and still drinks alchol. How bad is this for him?
Also he is having to take about 140 pills a week – is this a normal quantity.

A: Drinking is not good for anyone with Crohn’s disease, especially if his medication includes a antibiotic medicine. Crohn disease patients may suffer from dehydration and depression, so this may be why he drinks. Drinking dehydrates the body, so drinking is making his disease worse. Tell your brother that he is hurting himself by drinking.

Q: What is the best diet for crohn’s disease or IBS?
If you have recipes or “tricks” on what helps the gut… please let me know.

A: Plain foods, no spice.
No fried foods.
Yougurt to maintain the healthy balance
Stay away from things that constipate as well

Q: What is the best diet for Crohn’s disease and why?

A: hi psy, I am an actual crohn’s pt. since the age of 12. Diet will vary in each person as their digestive system is affected differently by the illness. One person may be able to tolerate fresh fruits and veggies while the other can only tolerate steamed or mashed fruits and veggies.

If you check out the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s site, they have all of the information you need ranging from diagnosing IBD, how it’s treated with newer drugs, diet info, as well as a live chat & hotline run by healthcare experts. There is even an open forum where you can post this question to others who have Crohn’s.

Another suggestion is to set up an appt. with a dietician at the hospital you most frequent. They deal with specialized diets in people who have a variety of illnesses such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, IBD, etc. and need a special diet in order to maintain proper nutrition.

Definitely check out CCFA. All of their information is accurate and up to date. The forum is great as well. You will meet so many others like yourself.

Q: Crohn’s Disease- Diet?
Heyo, my question relates to the diet of Crohn’s disease patients, I have Crohn’s disease myself, and find that I can eat basically any food and it doesn’t really cause a flare up of any sort. However, every few months I’ll get a flare up from hell! because of this, its very hard to pinpoint what foods actually cause the flare ups, so i was wondering, is there….
1. Any possible ideas of how to pinpoint the cause of flare ups
2. Any particular foods known to cause flare ups
3 Lastly, if there is any correlation with stress and flare ups.

Anywho, thanks for the time
All the best
-Anthony

A: hi anthony, I am a crohn’s pt. for over 20 yrs. Definitely check out the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s site as it has great information on diet, stress, surgery, latest treatments, a live chat and a hotline run by health experts. There is an open forum where you can post questions to others who have Crohn’s and can honestly answer your concerns as they are/have been in your shoes.

Also, start a food diary and jot down what you ate, how you felt during and after you ate. If you had to run to the bathroom asap due to the big “D” or if you had the big “C” afterwards. I learned that from attending a local CCFA support group meeting. The member was the wife of a local physician and she has UC.

Look into attending a local meeting as well as the educational meetings in your area as some of the speakers are also patients themselves. I’ve already heard drug reps., insurance reps, dieiticians, and even local GI surgeons speak. Well worth educating yourself by attending these free events. best of luck to you.

Q: Diet for Crohn’s disease?
We’re having a friend with Crohn’s disease over for dinner tonight, and I want to make sure I don’t cook anything that will make her sick. Long story…but she doesn’t know that we know she has this disease, and I don’t feel comfortable bringing it up with her.

Is there anyone out there living with the disease, or who knows about it and can fill me in?

Also, does this menu sound OK – all I know about the disease is that sufferers should avoid spicy food:

grilled chicken marinated in lemon, olive oil, thyme
sauteed asparagus and snow peas
white rice

I am trying to keep it as neutral as possible. Thanks!

A: It’s hard to say, since you can’t ask her and you don’t know the details of her condition, but it should be fine. I have Crohn’s disease and grilled chicken and white rice are some of my “safety foods” and I have never heard of anyone having problems with them, or read anything about problems with them. The one hangup could be that if she’s on a low-residue diet for a stricture (narrowing of intestines, which is common with Crohn’s), then she may need to only eat vegetables that are very well-cooked, almost mushy. (And some vegetables shouldn’t be eaten at all on a low-residue diet.) This could be done by steaming or baking the vegetables. But it’s very kind for you to be considerate, and I would just cook the meal and not worry about it and if she chooses not to eat something (because she’s not supposed to), just don’t mention it and offer her more of the other foods she can eat.

Q: A Diet for Crohn’s Disease?
One of my best friends has Crohn’s. He cannot eat raw foods, such as: vegetables, fruits and nuts. He also has trouble with dairy and some starchy-carbs. Such foods cause “flare-ups” of his Crohn’s. Pretty much the only food he has no trouble digesting is meat.

What kind of recipes can be prepared for him?

A: hi marci, I am a crohn’s pt. since the age of 12. Basically, it is a crap shoot as to what crohnies can eat and what they have to avoid.

If you check out the Crohn’s & Colitis foundation’s site, they have information on diet, the latest treatments to get it into remission, as well as a live chat & hotline run by healthcare experts. There is also an open forum where patients and their family/friends can post questions to others who have IBD (crohn’s or ulcerative colitis) to get answers.

CCFA has a bookstore with books on diets for IBD patients. I have the American Dietetic Association guide to better digestion by Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD. It is my bible because it explain in easy to understand language what happens to the body when the illness flares, gives the patient the big “D” or big “C” and what foods are best to eat during these times.

Definitely check out CCFA’s site and look into getting the book from your local library. Also, post this question on the open forum as you will get better answers there than on YA because those folks have actually gone through what your friend is dealing with and won’t give you false information.

I hope he feels better.

Q: Crohn’s disease diet..?
So they think i have crohn’s disease and there is a very strict diet for it. I want to be able to deal with this disease without meds, what are some meals i could eat that couldnt affect it? So far i’ve only been eating certin fruits,veggies, and nuts.

A: http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0oGkws36YJKIkYBNQFXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTEyazBrNHFmBHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDMwRjb2xvA3NrMQR2dGlkA1NTMDFfOTc-/SIG=11g116500/EXP=1250179767/**http%3a//greattastenopain.com/

This site outlines why certain combinations of food exacerbate your condition and how to avoid the subsequent pain and long-term effects.
Your specialist will have the most up to date information on managing the symptoms and you shouldn’t ever consider a drastic diet change without their advice but this lady’s experience and advice has helped hundreds of people, including someone I work with who has diverticulitis.

All the best.

Q: What would be a good healthy diet for someone with crohn’s?
I have crohn’s disease and it is hard for me to eat anything that has a lot of fiber in it, like steamed vegetables, raw vegetables, cereals, etc. So my diet mainly consists of carbs and meat. Along with this not so varitable diet and my treatments I am gaining a lot of weight. Does anyone have any ideas of how I can maintain a healthy diet and lose some weight without causing a flare up?

A: Most folks with crohn’s find that a gluten free diet eliminates many symptoms. I know you feel like you don’t want to cut out MORE foods, but I highly suggest you give a high saturated fat (especially from virgin coconut oil) diet a good trial. You might also want to try chia seeds, they are high fiber but the fiber is encased in a gel sack that makes it easier on the digestive system.

Nearly 6 years ago, I started Atkins low carb way of eating to just quit gaining weight. I had to get my out of control appetite under control. I never imagined I could LOSE weight without hunger or exercise, since I’ve become disabled. I never bothered weighing or measuring til I’d noticed that my clothes got huge quick. When my health improved dramatically also, I knew this was my new way of life and since it’s eat all you want (of low carb foods) I know I can do this for life.

My personal carb level is low. I am older & disabled & don’t move much (or cook much) but I eat all I want of meats, eggs, cheeses, yogurt, fats, green vegetables, almonds, berries, flax seeds, chia seeds, shirataki noodles and other foods. Someone active would have a MUCH higher carb level & can usually include all fruits, beans, whole grain products but not sugar & highly refined carbs in unlimited amounts. As long as you have <9grams carbs per hour, you will maintain insulin control & shouldn't gain weight, no matter the calories.

Most overweight & obese people have blood sugar & insulin dysfunctions and can NEVER eat carbs as someone with a functioning body can. They make the mistake of going back to the way of eating that made them fat and that is not possible and yes they will gain all weight back if they eat what they ate that made them obese originally. Insanity is defined as doing the exact same thing, in the exact same way and expecting different results. Many people can return to moderate carb levels but very few can really eat all they want of sugar & maintain weight or health.

You can lose more body fat eating protein & fat (don’t eat protein alone) than not eating AT ALL. To lose weight fast, eat all you want, but nothing but meat, eggs, healthy oils, mayo, butter & half an avocado a day (for added potassium). Keep the calories high & the fat percentage high, at least 65% of calories. Green vegetables & some cheese will continue weight loss but at a slower pace.

The first 2 weeks eat several cups a day of (mostly) lettuce & celery, cucumbers, radishes, mushrooms, peppers & more vegetables thereafter – add 5 grams per day additional every week (20 grams day first 2 weeks, 25grams 3rd week, 30grams 4th week etc) til you gain weight, then subtract 10grams. That will be your personal carb level (everyone is different & depends on how active you are.)

Start with meat, fats & salads for 2 weeks and then slowly add in more green veg, wk4 fresh cheeses, wk5 nuts & seeds, wk6 berries, wk7 legumes, wk8 other fruits, wk9 starchy veg, wk10 whole grains. You will learn how your body reacts to different foods.

The body won’t release fat stores if you lower calories below what it needs. It will slow metabolism to compensate & store every spare ounce as fat. If you continue lowering calories, it will continue lowering the set point, til it can survive off nothing & store fat on anything. The body will only release it’s fat stores if it knows there is plenty of nutritious food.

Eating carbs while trying to lose body fat is terribly inefficient. When in glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) you have to lower your calories (which slows your metabolism) & exercise heavily to deplete your glycogen stores before burning body fat.

The core of Atkins program is converting the body from glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) to ketosis (burning fat as fuel). Dietary fat levels need to be at >65% of total calories, if not, the body will still remain in glycolysis by converting 58% of excess protein into glucose (via gluconeogenesis).

It takes minimum of 3 days to convert a body to ketosis, (but only one bite to convert back to glycolysis). People feel sluggish the first week but most feel better than ever thereafter.

Simple carbohydrates (sugar, flour, bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes, rice) trigger insulin, the only fat storage hormone. Protein releases the fat burning hormone glucagon.

High insulin levels promote inflammation, weight gain, hunger & unbalance other hormones. Controlling insulin levels will balance out other hormones & allow human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so lean muscle will be gained even without exercise.

Q: Crohn’s disease?
I have been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease for about a year now, and every diet concerning Crohn’s says to eat lots of fiber, especially lettuce. However, I have a horribly low tolerance to lettuce, even if I’m not on a flare up. I haven’t actually digested even a single shred lettuce in about a year. Is this normal to have with Crohn’s?
By horribly low tolerance, I mean my body cannot process it. It goes out the same way it went in. Every time.

A: Did you know that most GI doctors will tell you to AVOID fiber, especially if flaring? If you’re in remission, that can be a different story. Fiber (especially insoluble), can irritate the intestinal lining and cause more discomfort and diarrhea for that matter. Lettuce isn’t something that I would consider easy to digest to begin with. ha.

I wouldn’t be surprised if a lot of people who don’t have Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis, have eaten lettuce and it came out whole. I assume that’s what you’re referring to when you say you haven’t digested a single shred of lettuce in a year.

Unless you mean you threw it up, but I have a feeling that isn’t what you mean. Diet is individual with Crohn’s. Unfortunately there is no magic “Crohn’s diet” that works for everyone. And some diets are VERY hard to stick with, that might work. Such as the Specific Carbohydrate Diet which bans eating all refined sugar, bread, etc., and the only sweetener you are allowed I’m pretty sure, is honey. Now that is a diet that many people, including myself, would have a VERY hard time sticking with. haha. That diet allows stuff like nuts, but people who don’t have a colon like me, or who aren’t in remission, might avoid eating nuts since they would make them feel worse if anything, or be uncomfortable when they come out.

You should discuss any concerns like this with your GI doctor, or maybe even a dietitian who is familiar with Crohn’s disease. Also, where did you read all these things saying to eat lots of fiber, especially lettuce? Be very careful about taking health advice from health food store employees or random web sites claiming to have a diet that will cure you. A lot of those people are just out for money, or just are well educated in pseudo science. I’d say you’re doing pretty well anyway if you can eat almost anything you want, and one of your biggest problems is not being able to fully digest vegetables such as lettuce. haha. I hope this helps

Q: Crohn’s disease sufferers diet question?
I need to know about nutritional drinks for kids with Crohn’s . I have a friend with an 11 year old son who has Crohn’s. I have a lot of nutritional shakes and drinks here and I wanted to send them to her.

One of the shakes I have is Carnation Instant Breakfast Very High Calorie. It is in a can and is very high in fat. I also have Breeze,Enlive and Ensure Plus. I purchased them for my mother but she passed away in March and I want to give the drinks to someone who can use them. I know that the child can drink regular Ensure.

My question is for Crohn’s sufferers. Can you eat foods that are high in fat? What nutritional drinks do you use? Are there any foods or supplements that help with the symptoms?

I am going to ask the child’s mother,but he is in the hospital right now and I don’t want to bother her.
These drinks are lactose-free.

A: Here is a Blob for Crohns sufferers..it will give you all the foods to not eat and what you can.Milk is a No No

http://www.everydayhealth.com/blog/kelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community/importance-of-diet-in-crohns-disease/

Q: Crohn’s Disease and diet.?
For those afflicted with Crohn’s disease, what foods/drink cause flare ups of your symptoms? What kind of things do you avoid.

A: Well, I don’t have a colon, so that plays a huge role in what I eat and avoid, vs. someone with Crohn’s who has most or all of their colon. And unfortunately I have pretty much been in a steady flare now for a few years, so it’s hard to say what foods play a role in causing a flare. Most research seems to point out that food doesn’t really CAUSE a flare, but could play a role in making it worse maybe or make you feel worse obviously.

I’ve heard some theories about a lot of refined sugar in a person’s diet contributing to Crohn’s, so even for that reason I try to limit sugar, even though I have a sweet tooth. haha. But not as bad as some people I’d say. But just like many people with this terrible disease (and I’ve had a severe case), I avoid stuff in general that’s hard to digest, like nuts, seeds, popcorn, most fruits and vegetables, etc. I do try to drink fruit/vegetable juice to make up for that, since fruits and veggies play a very important role in overall health.

And even stuff like pizza I try to avoid or limit, even though I love it like a lot of people do. But I do that since it’s another example of something hard to digest, all that dough and cheese. Not to mention it sucks how stuff can come out of my rear end more acidic and burn, since I don’t have a colon. ha. Which can happen with products with tomato sauce for example, such as pizza. So for that reason too I have to watch what I eat, like spicy stuff or something that I know might burn coming out of me. It seems like some people do better limiting or avoiding wheat and stuff with gluten, kinda like how people with celiac disease have to do that. So I try to limit wheat and bread for example. Like I said though, unfortunately I’ve been in a flare for a few years now, and something that might only bother me somewhat if my intestines looked great might bother me more in ways right now. Anyway, I hope this kinda long answer helps. haha. You should check out random Crohn’s web sites/message boards online if you’re looking to maybe connect with people online. And check out the national Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation web site if you never have. The site is www.ccfa.org. You can even contact them over e-mail and/or phone.

Q: What should people with Crohn’s Disese avoid in terms of diet?
I have just been diagnosed with Crohn’s Disese (Age 17) and have just started the drugs for it. I am wondering if there are certain foods in particular to avoid to get symptons down (i.e. bloatiness). I am quite fussy anyway and my diet basically consists of bread, dairy, broc, potatoes, cereal, fruit squirtz, chicken, potatoes and noodles. Any suggestions?

A: The best thing is the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, but it is VERY restrictive. SOme will say to say away from dairy, some certain bacterias, some gluten. During a flare-up stay away from anything thats an irratant (salad, spicy food, alcohol), as well as anything with seeds that can get stuck in open sores (pop-corn, strawberries, etc).

It mostly will be up to what works for you, and what your doctor thinks. Experiment and pay attention…

Q: are diet pills safe for crohn’s patients?
i am a senior in college trying to lose weight as fast as i can for graduation in may. i have crohn’s disease and for graduation i am going to savannah and atlanta georgia since i have fam there. i wanna be looking good in a two piece. i wear an 8 now. i wanna be a size 5. are there any diet pills out there that are good?

A: diet pills aren’t safe for anybody. . .

Q: what is the best diet for one who suffers from crohn’s disease?
My 29 yr. old son is recently diagnosed and honorably discharged from the Navy. He is suffering so badly.

A: STAY AWAY FROM POPCORN!!! I have crohn’s and i had pains for like two hours after having a little bit of popcorn. Stay away from dried fruit and nuts aswell. If he’s not on steriods yes, see if he can have endocort. it has very few symptoms. try probiotics aswell.

Q: DIet + Crohn’s?
I’ve been living with Crohn’s for about 5 years now (diagnosed for about 2) and I have been religious about taking my pills. 2 lialda in the the morning and my librax whenever I get pain.

I just feeling like I should be doing more with my diet to help though. I don’t ever eat peppers. If I eat more than 1 piece of shredded lettuce I beat myself up. And I try my best to have small meals, though its hard to do when the cafeteri on my campus is 1/2 mile walk away and my meal plan gives me 2 meals a day.

What else could I be doing? I heard something about hot and cold foods? Is there anything else I should avoid or do more often?

A: Every body have their own triggers what one person can eat another one can not.

Talk to the people at your school and get a doctors note if necessary. about small meals it is the amount of food that should concern them not the amount of times you eat.

if they will not let you do that
are you aloud to take some of the food to your room??

if so get a combination of cold and hot foods (make sure that they will not go bad)

or at the very least go to a food store and buy healthy snacks so you can eat the way you should.

I would also keep a journal keep track of what foods you are eating and how they effect you.

keep track of how you are feeling and how many b.m’s a day you are having and all of that good stuff
it really helps when you go and see your doc when he asks you how are you doing?? you know bring the book with you.

you may also find out that you can not eat some food when you are under stress that you can normally.

foods that are high in fibre tend to help.
as fibre soaks up the excess water in your bowel.

there are some herbs that can help if you want a list please feel free to email me
but I would take it over with your doc first before you try any of them.

just remember what works for one does not work for another.

Q: Brother with Crohn’s – diet and alchol?
My brother has bad Crohn’s and still drinks alchol. How bad is this for him?
Also he is having to take about 140 pills a week – is this a normal quantity.

A: Drinking is not good for anyone with Crohn’s disease, especially if his medication includes a antibiotic medicine. Crohn disease patients may suffer from dehydration and depression, so this may be why he drinks. Drinking dehydrates the body, so drinking is making his disease worse. Tell your brother that he is hurting himself by drinking.

Q: What is the best diet for Crohn’s disease and why?

A: hi psy, I am an actual crohn’s pt. since the age of 12. Diet will vary in each person as their digestive system is affected differently by the illness. One person may be able to tolerate fresh fruits and veggies while the other can only tolerate steamed or mashed fruits and veggies.

If you check out the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s site, they have all of the information you need ranging from diagnosing IBD, how it’s treated with newer drugs, diet info, as well as a live chat & hotline run by healthcare experts. There is even an open forum where you can post this question to others who have Crohn’s.

Another suggestion is to set up an appt. with a dietician at the hospital you most frequent. They deal with specialized diets in people who have a variety of illnesses such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, IBD, etc. and need a special diet in order to maintain proper nutrition.

Definitely check out CCFA. All of their information is accurate and up to date. The forum is great as well. You will meet so many others like yourself.

Q: Crohn’s Disease- Diet?
Heyo, my question relates to the diet of Crohn’s disease patients, I have Crohn’s disease myself, and find that I can eat basically any food and it doesn’t really cause a flare up of any sort. However, every few months I’ll get a flare up from hell! because of this, its very hard to pinpoint what foods actually cause the flare ups, so i was wondering, is there….
1. Any possible ideas of how to pinpoint the cause of flare ups
2. Any particular foods known to cause flare ups
3 Lastly, if there is any correlation with stress and flare ups.

Anywho, thanks for the time
All the best
-Anthony

A: hi anthony, I am a crohn’s pt. for over 20 yrs. Definitely check out the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s site as it has great information on diet, stress, surgery, latest treatments, a live chat and a hotline run by health experts. There is an open forum where you can post questions to others who have Crohn’s and can honestly answer your concerns as they are/have been in your shoes.

Also, start a food diary and jot down what you ate, how you felt during and after you ate. If you had to run to the bathroom asap due to the big “D” or if you had the big “C” afterwards. I learned that from attending a local CCFA support group meeting. The member was the wife of a local physician and she has UC.

Look into attending a local meeting as well as the educational meetings in your area as some of the speakers are also patients themselves. I’ve already heard drug reps., insurance reps, dieiticians, and even local GI surgeons speak. Well worth educating yourself by attending these free events. best of luck to you.

Q: Diet for Crohn’s disease?
We’re having a friend with Crohn’s disease over for dinner tonight, and I want to make sure I don’t cook anything that will make her sick. Long story…but she doesn’t know that we know she has this disease, and I don’t feel comfortable bringing it up with her.

Is there anyone out there living with the disease, or who knows about it and can fill me in?

Also, does this menu sound OK – all I know about the disease is that sufferers should avoid spicy food:

grilled chicken marinated in lemon, olive oil, thyme
sauteed asparagus and snow peas
white rice

I am trying to keep it as neutral as possible. Thanks!

A: It’s hard to say, since you can’t ask her and you don’t know the details of her condition, but it should be fine. I have Crohn’s disease and grilled chicken and white rice are some of my “safety foods” and I have never heard of anyone having problems with them, or read anything about problems with them. The one hangup could be that if she’s on a low-residue diet for a stricture (narrowing of intestines, which is common with Crohn’s), then she may need to only eat vegetables that are very well-cooked, almost mushy. (And some vegetables shouldn’t be eaten at all on a low-residue diet.) This could be done by steaming or baking the vegetables. But it’s very kind for you to be considerate, and I would just cook the meal and not worry about it and if she chooses not to eat something (because she’s not supposed to), just don’t mention it and offer her more of the other foods she can eat.

Q: A Diet for Crohn’s Disease?
One of my best friends has Crohn’s. He cannot eat raw foods, such as: vegetables, fruits and nuts. He also has trouble with dairy and some starchy-carbs. Such foods cause “flare-ups” of his Crohn’s. Pretty much the only food he has no trouble digesting is meat.

What kind of recipes can be prepared for him?

A: hi marci, I am a crohn’s pt. since the age of 12. Basically, it is a crap shoot as to what crohnies can eat and what they have to avoid.

If you check out the Crohn’s & Colitis foundation’s site, they have information on diet, the latest treatments to get it into remission, as well as a live chat & hotline run by healthcare experts. There is also an open forum where patients and their family/friends can post questions to others who have IBD (crohn’s or ulcerative colitis) to get answers.

CCFA has a bookstore with books on diets for IBD patients. I have the American Dietetic Association guide to better digestion by Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD. It is my bible because it explain in easy to understand language what happens to the body when the illness flares, gives the patient the big “D” or big “C” and what foods are best to eat during these times.

Definitely check out CCFA’s site and look into getting the book from your local library. Also, post this question on the open forum as you will get better answers there than on YA because those folks have actually gone through what your friend is dealing with and won’t give you false information.

I hope he feels better.

Q: Crohn’s disease diet question?
Can you recommend some good websites to find out more information on this topic? My husband has crohn’s and is having awful flare ups and needs to get on a diet of some sort. Thank you in advance.

A: hi arj, I am a crohn’s pt. for over 20 yrs. Diet alone will not get it into remission. He needs to be put on one of the newer treatments such as Entocort, Remicade, or Humira. He should be eating foods though that will not aggravate his gut when he feels lousy.

For more information, check out the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s site. They have stuff on diet (what to eat when flaring), surgery, the latest treatments, as well as a live chat & hotline run by healthcare experts well versed in IBD. There is also an open forum where you can post questions to others who have Crohn’s. Family members are encouraged to check out the site to educate themselves on what pts. have to deal with daily.

Definitely ask your husband’s GI if he can be on one of the newer treatments and take something for pain as we are entitled to be made comfortable when out of remission. I hope he feels better.

Q: High risk Crohn’s disease diet help?
My dad is 52 and has high risk crohn’s disease. I don’t know the details of it but I know he didn’t really take care of himself, so his flare ups are more often. I’ve done some research on it but, the diet seems like he can basically just drink water. I was wanting to know of things that he could eat that would be nutritious. Maybe from someone who has high risk or someone who knows someone that does. Just anything he can eat that wouldn’t cause flare ups. Thank you.

A: Well both my dad and i have crohns and so doe my bf..we all agree, as long as he stays away from dairy cause that stuff make all of us way worse.

Q: Crohn’s disease diet..?
So they think i have crohn’s disease and there is a very strict diet for it. I want to be able to deal with this disease without meds, what are some meals i could eat that couldnt affect it? So far i’ve only been eating certin fruits,veggies, and nuts.

A: http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0oGkws36YJKIkYBNQFXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTEyazBrNHFmBHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDMwRjb2xvA3NrMQR2dGlkA1NTMDFfOTc-/SIG=11g116500/EXP=1250179767/**http%3a//greattastenopain.com/

This site outlines why certain combinations of food exacerbate your condition and how to avoid the subsequent pain and long-term effects.
Your specialist will have the most up to date information on managing the symptoms and you shouldn’t ever consider a drastic diet change without their advice but this lady’s experience and advice has helped hundreds of people, including someone I work with who has diverticulitis.

All the best.

Q: What would be a good healthy diet for someone with crohn’s?
I have crohn’s disease and it is hard for me to eat anything that has a lot of fiber in it, like steamed vegetables, raw vegetables, cereals, etc. So my diet mainly consists of carbs and meat. Along with this not so varitable diet and my treatments I am gaining a lot of weight. Does anyone have any ideas of how I can maintain a healthy diet and lose some weight without causing a flare up?

A: Most folks with crohn’s find that a gluten free diet eliminates many symptoms. I know you feel like you don’t want to cut out MORE foods, but I highly suggest you give a high saturated fat (especially from virgin coconut oil) diet a good trial. You might also want to try chia seeds, they are high fiber but the fiber is encased in a gel sack that makes it easier on the digestive system.

Nearly 6 years ago, I started Atkins low carb way of eating to just quit gaining weight. I had to get my out of control appetite under control. I never imagined I could LOSE weight without hunger or exercise, since I’ve become disabled. I never bothered weighing or measuring til I’d noticed that my clothes got huge quick. When my health improved dramatically also, I knew this was my new way of life and since it’s eat all you want (of low carb foods) I know I can do this for life.

My personal carb level is low. I am older & disabled & don’t move much (or cook much) but I eat all I want of meats, eggs, cheeses, yogurt, fats, green vegetables, almonds, berries, flax seeds, chia seeds, shirataki noodles and other foods. Someone active would have a MUCH higher carb level & can usually include all fruits, beans, whole grain products but not sugar & highly refined carbs in unlimited amounts. As long as you have <9grams carbs per hour, you will maintain insulin control & shouldn't gain weight, no matter the calories.

Most overweight & obese people have blood sugar & insulin dysfunctions and can NEVER eat carbs as someone with a functioning body can. They make the mistake of going back to the way of eating that made them fat and that is not possible and yes they will gain all weight back if they eat what they ate that made them obese originally. Insanity is defined as doing the exact same thing, in the exact same way and expecting different results. Many people can return to moderate carb levels but very few can really eat all they want of sugar & maintain weight or health.

You can lose more body fat eating protein & fat (don’t eat protein alone) than not eating AT ALL. To lose weight fast, eat all you want, but nothing but meat, eggs, healthy oils, mayo, butter & half an avocado a day (for added potassium). Keep the calories high & the fat percentage high, at least 65% of calories. Green vegetables & some cheese will continue weight loss but at a slower pace.

The first 2 weeks eat several cups a day of (mostly) lettuce & celery, cucumbers, radishes, mushrooms, peppers & more vegetables thereafter – add 5 grams per day additional every week (20 grams day first 2 weeks, 25grams 3rd week, 30grams 4th week etc) til you gain weight, then subtract 10grams. That will be your personal carb level (everyone is different & depends on how active you are.)

Start with meat, fats & salads for 2 weeks and then slowly add in more green veg, wk4 fresh cheeses, wk5 nuts & seeds, wk6 berries, wk7 legumes, wk8 other fruits, wk9 starchy veg, wk10 whole grains. You will learn how your body reacts to different foods.

The body won’t release fat stores if you lower calories below what it needs. It will slow metabolism to compensate & store every spare ounce as fat. If you continue lowering calories, it will continue lowering the set point, til it can survive off nothing & store fat on anything. The body will only release it’s fat stores if it knows there is plenty of nutritious food.

Eating carbs while trying to lose body fat is terribly inefficient. When in glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) you have to lower your calories (which slows your metabolism) & exercise heavily to deplete your glycogen stores before burning body fat.

The core of Atkins program is converting the body from glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) to ketosis (burning fat as fuel). Dietary fat levels need to be at >65% of total calories, if not, the body will still remain in glycolysis by converting 58% of excess protein into glucose (via gluconeogenesis).

It takes minimum of 3 days to convert a body to ketosis, (but only one bite to convert back to glycolysis). People feel sluggish the first week but most feel better than ever thereafter.

Simple carbohydrates (sugar, flour, bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes, rice) trigger insulin, the only fat storage hormone. Protein releases the fat burning hormone glucagon.

High insulin levels promote inflammation, weight gain, hunger & unbalance other hormones. Controlling insulin levels will balance out other hormones & allow human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so lean muscle will be gained even without exercise.

Q: Crohn’s disease?
I have been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease for about a year now, and every diet concerning Crohn’s says to eat lots of fiber, especially lettuce. However, I have a horribly low tolerance to lettuce, even if I’m not on a flare up. I haven’t actually digested even a single shred lettuce in about a year. Is this normal to have with Crohn’s?
By horribly low tolerance, I mean my body cannot process it. It goes out the same way it went in. Every time.

A: Did you know that most GI doctors will tell you to AVOID fiber, especially if flaring? If you’re in remission, that can be a different story. Fiber (especially insoluble), can irritate the intestinal lining and cause more discomfort and diarrhea for that matter. Lettuce isn’t something that I would consider easy to digest to begin with. ha.

I wouldn’t be surprised if a lot of people who don’t have Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis, have eaten lettuce and it came out whole. I assume that’s what you’re referring to when you say you haven’t digested a single shred of lettuce in a year.

Unless you mean you threw it up, but I have a feeling that isn’t what you mean. Diet is individual with Crohn’s. Unfortunately there is no magic “Crohn’s diet” that works for everyone. And some diets are VERY hard to stick with, that might work. Such as the Specific Carbohydrate Diet which bans eating all refined sugar, bread, etc., and the only sweetener you are allowed I’m pretty sure, is honey. Now that is a diet that many people, including myself, would have a VERY hard time sticking with. haha. That diet allows stuff like nuts, but people who don’t have a colon like me, or who aren’t in remission, might avoid eating nuts since they would make them feel worse if anything, or be uncomfortable when they come out.

You should discuss any concerns like this with your GI doctor, or maybe even a dietitian who is familiar with Crohn’s disease. Also, where did you read all these things saying to eat lots of fiber, especially lettuce? Be very careful about taking health advice from health food store employees or random web sites claiming to have a diet that will cure you. A lot of those people are just out for money, or just are well educated in pseudo science. I’d say you’re doing pretty well anyway if you can eat almost anything you want, and one of your biggest problems is not being able to fully digest vegetables such as lettuce. haha. I hope this helps

Q: Crohn’s disease sufferers diet question?
I need to know about nutritional drinks for kids with Crohn’s . I have a friend with an 11 year old son who has Crohn’s. I have a lot of nutritional shakes and drinks here and I wanted to send them to her.

One of the shakes I have is Carnation Instant Breakfast Very High Calorie. It is in a can and is very high in fat. I also have Breeze,Enlive and Ensure Plus. I purchased them for my mother but she passed away in March and I want to give the drinks to someone who can use them. I know that the child can drink regular Ensure.

My question is for Crohn’s sufferers. Can you eat foods that are high in fat? What nutritional drinks do you use? Are there any foods or supplements that help with the symptoms?

I am going to ask the child’s mother,but he is in the hospital right now and I don’t want to bother her.
These drinks are lactose-free.

A: Here is a Blob for Crohns sufferers..it will give you all the foods to not eat and what you can.Milk is a No No

http://www.everydayhealth.com/blog/kelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community/importance-of-diet-in-crohns-disease/

Q: Crohn’s Disease and diet.?
For those afflicted with Crohn’s disease, what foods/drink cause flare ups of your symptoms? What kind of things do you avoid.

A: Well, I don’t have a colon, so that plays a huge role in what I eat and avoid, vs. someone with Crohn’s who has most or all of their colon. And unfortunately I have pretty much been in a steady flare now for a few years, so it’s hard to say what foods play a role in causing a flare. Most research seems to point out that food doesn’t really CAUSE a flare, but could play a role in making it worse maybe or make you feel worse obviously.

I’ve heard some theories about a lot of refined sugar in a person’s diet contributing to Crohn’s, so even for that reason I try to limit sugar, even though I have a sweet tooth. haha. But not as bad as some people I’d say. But just like many people with this terrible disease (and I’ve had a severe case), I avoid stuff in general that’s hard to digest, like nuts, seeds, popcorn, most fruits and vegetables, etc. I do try to drink fruit/vegetable juice to make up for that, since fruits and veggies play a very important role in overall health.

And even stuff like pizza I try to avoid or limit, even though I love it like a lot of people do. But I do that since it’s another example of something hard to digest, all that dough and cheese. Not to mention it sucks how stuff can come out of my rear end more acidic and burn, since I don’t have a colon. ha. Which can happen with products with tomato sauce for example, such as pizza. So for that reason too I have to watch what I eat, like spicy stuff or something that I know might burn coming out of me. It seems like some people do better limiting or avoiding wheat and stuff with gluten, kinda like how people with celiac disease have to do that. So I try to limit wheat and bread for example. Like I said though, unfortunately I’ve been in a flare for a few years now, and something that might only bother me somewhat if my intestines looked great might bother me more in ways right now. Anyway, I hope this kinda long answer helps. haha. You should check out random Crohn’s web sites/message boards online if you’re looking to maybe connect with people online. And check out the national Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation web site if you never have. The site is www.ccfa.org. You can even contact them over e-mail and/or phone.

Q: What should people with Crohn’s Disese avoid in terms of diet?
I have just been diagnosed with Crohn’s Disese (Age 17) and have just started the drugs for it. I am wondering if there are certain foods in particular to avoid to get symptons down (i.e. bloatiness). I am quite fussy anyway and my diet basically consists of bread, dairy, broc, potatoes, cereal, fruit squirtz, chicken, potatoes and noodles. Any suggestions?

A: The best thing is the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, but it is VERY restrictive. SOme will say to say away from dairy, some certain bacterias, some gluten. During a flare-up stay away from anything thats an irratant (salad, spicy food, alcohol), as well as anything with seeds that can get stuck in open sores (pop-corn, strawberries, etc).

It mostly will be up to what works for you, and what your doctor thinks. Experiment and pay attention…

Q: are diet pills safe for crohn’s patients?
i am a senior in college trying to lose weight as fast as i can for graduation in may. i have crohn’s disease and for graduation i am going to savannah and atlanta georgia since i have fam there. i wanna be looking good in a two piece. i wear an 8 now. i wanna be a size 5. are there any diet pills out there that are good?

A: diet pills aren’t safe for anybody. . .

Q: Crohn’s Disease- Diet?
Heyo, my question relates to the diet of Crohn’s disease patients, I have Crohn’s disease myself, and find that I can eat basically any food and it doesn’t really cause a flare up of any sort. However, every few months I’ll get a flare up from hell! because of this, its very hard to pinpoint what foods actually cause the flare ups, so i was wondering, is there….
1. Any possible ideas of how to pinpoint the cause of flare ups
2. Any particular foods known to cause flare ups
3 Lastly, if there is any correlation with stress and flare ups.

Anywho, thanks for the time
All the best
-Anthony

A: hi anthony, I am a crohn’s pt. for over 20 yrs. Definitely check out the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s site as it has great information on diet, stress, surgery, latest treatments, a live chat and a hotline run by health experts. There is an open forum where you can post questions to others who have Crohn’s and can honestly answer your concerns as they are/have been in your shoes.

Also, start a food diary and jot down what you ate, how you felt during and after you ate. If you had to run to the bathroom asap due to the big “D” or if you had the big “C” afterwards. I learned that from attending a local CCFA support group meeting. The member was the wife of a local physician and she has UC.

Look into attending a local meeting as well as the educational meetings in your area as some of the speakers are also patients themselves. I’ve already heard drug reps., insurance reps, dieiticians, and even local GI surgeons speak. Well worth educating yourself by attending these free events. best of luck to you.

Q: Crohn’s disease diet..?
So they think i have crohn’s disease and there is a very strict diet for it. I want to be able to deal with this disease without meds, what are some meals i could eat that couldnt affect it? So far i’ve only been eating certin fruits,veggies, and nuts.

A: http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0oGkws36YJKIkYBNQFXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTEyazBrNHFmBHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDMwRjb2xvA3NrMQR2dGlkA1NTMDFfOTc-/SIG=11g116500/EXP=1250179767/**http%3a//greattastenopain.com/

This site outlines why certain combinations of food exacerbate your condition and how to avoid the subsequent pain and long-term effects.
Your specialist will have the most up to date information on managing the symptoms and you shouldn’t ever consider a drastic diet change without their advice but this lady’s experience and advice has helped hundreds of people, including someone I work with who has diverticulitis.

All the best.

Q: What is the best diet for crohn’s disease or IBS?
If you have recipes or “tricks” on what helps the gut… please let me know.

A: Plain foods, no spice.
No fried foods.
Yougurt to maintain the healthy balance
Stay away from things that constipate as well

Q: What is the best diet for Crohn’s disease and why?

A: hi psy, I am an actual crohn’s pt. since the age of 12. Diet will vary in each person as their digestive system is affected differently by the illness. One person may be able to tolerate fresh fruits and veggies while the other can only tolerate steamed or mashed fruits and veggies.

If you check out the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s site, they have all of the information you need ranging from diagnosing IBD, how it’s treated with newer drugs, diet info, as well as a live chat & hotline run by healthcare experts. There is even an open forum where you can post this question to others who have Crohn’s.

Another suggestion is to set up an appt. with a dietician at the hospital you most frequent. They deal with specialized diets in people who have a variety of illnesses such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, IBD, etc. and need a special diet in order to maintain proper nutrition.

Definitely check out CCFA. All of their information is accurate and up to date. The forum is great as well. You will meet so many others like yourself.

Q: Crohn’s Disease and diet.?
For those afflicted with Crohn’s disease, what foods/drink cause flare ups of your symptoms? What kind of things do you avoid.

A: Well, I don’t have a colon, so that plays a huge role in what I eat and avoid, vs. someone with Crohn’s who has most or all of their colon. And unfortunately I have pretty much been in a steady flare now for a few years, so it’s hard to say what foods play a role in causing a flare. Most research seems to point out that food doesn’t really CAUSE a flare, but could play a role in making it worse maybe or make you feel worse obviously.

I’ve heard some theories about a lot of refined sugar in a person’s diet contributing to Crohn’s, so even for that reason I try to limit sugar, even though I have a sweet tooth. haha. But not as bad as some people I’d say. But just like many people with this terrible disease (and I’ve had a severe case), I avoid stuff in general that’s hard to digest, like nuts, seeds, popcorn, most fruits and vegetables, etc. I do try to drink fruit/vegetable juice to make up for that, since fruits and veggies play a very important role in overall health.

And even stuff like pizza I try to avoid or limit, even though I love it like a lot of people do. But I do that since it’s another example of something hard to digest, all that dough and cheese. Not to mention it sucks how stuff can come out of my rear end more acidic and burn, since I don’t have a colon. ha. Which can happen with products with tomato sauce for example, such as pizza. So for that reason too I have to watch what I eat, like spicy stuff or something that I know might burn coming out of me. It seems like some people do better limiting or avoiding wheat and stuff with gluten, kinda like how people with celiac disease have to do that. So I try to limit wheat and bread for example. Like I said though, unfortunately I’ve been in a flare for a few years now, and something that might only bother me somewhat if my intestines looked great might bother me more in ways right now. Anyway, I hope this kinda long answer helps. haha. You should check out random Crohn’s web sites/message boards online if you’re looking to maybe connect with people online. And check out the national Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation web site if you never have. The site is www.ccfa.org. You can even contact them over e-mail and/or phone.

Q: Crohn’s disease sufferers diet question?
I need to know about nutritional drinks for kids with Crohn’s . I have a friend with an 11 year old son who has Crohn’s. I have a lot of nutritional shakes and drinks here and I wanted to send them to her.

One of the shakes I have is Carnation Instant Breakfast Very High Calorie. It is in a can and is very high in fat. I also have Breeze,Enlive and Ensure Plus. I purchased them for my mother but she passed away in March and I want to give the drinks to someone who can use them. I know that the child can drink regular Ensure.

My question is for Crohn’s sufferers. Can you eat foods that are high in fat? What nutritional drinks do you use? Are there any foods or supplements that help with the symptoms?

I am going to ask the child’s mother,but he is in the hospital right now and I don’t want to bother her.
These drinks are lactose-free.

A: Here is a Blob for Crohns sufferers..it will give you all the foods to not eat and what you can.Milk is a No No

http://www.everydayhealth.com/blog/kelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community/importance-of-diet-in-crohns-disease/

Q: Diet for Crohn’s disease?
We’re having a friend with Crohn’s disease over for dinner tonight, and I want to make sure I don’t cook anything that will make her sick. Long story…but she doesn’t know that we know she has this disease, and I don’t feel comfortable bringing it up with her.

Is there anyone out there living with the disease, or who knows about it and can fill me in?

Also, does this menu sound OK – all I know about the disease is that sufferers should avoid spicy food:

grilled chicken marinated in lemon, olive oil, thyme
sauteed asparagus and snow peas
white rice

I am trying to keep it as neutral as possible. Thanks!

A: It’s hard to say, since you can’t ask her and you don’t know the details of her condition, but it should be fine. I have Crohn’s disease and grilled chicken and white rice are some of my “safety foods” and I have never heard of anyone having problems with them, or read anything about problems with them. The one hangup could be that if she’s on a low-residue diet for a stricture (narrowing of intestines, which is common with Crohn’s), then she may need to only eat vegetables that are very well-cooked, almost mushy. (And some vegetables shouldn’t be eaten at all on a low-residue diet.) This could be done by steaming or baking the vegetables. But it’s very kind for you to be considerate, and I would just cook the meal and not worry about it and if she chooses not to eat something (because she’s not supposed to), just don’t mention it and offer her more of the other foods she can eat.

Q: A Diet for Crohn’s Disease?
One of my best friends has Crohn’s. He cannot eat raw foods, such as: vegetables, fruits and nuts. He also has trouble with dairy and some starchy-carbs. Such foods cause “flare-ups” of his Crohn’s. Pretty much the only food he has no trouble digesting is meat.

What kind of recipes can be prepared for him?

A: hi marci, I am a crohn’s pt. since the age of 12. Basically, it is a crap shoot as to what crohnies can eat and what they have to avoid.

If you check out the Crohn’s & Colitis foundation’s site, they have information on diet, the latest treatments to get it into remission, as well as a live chat & hotline run by healthcare experts. There is also an open forum where patients and their family/friends can post questions to others who have IBD (crohn’s or ulcerative colitis) to get answers.

CCFA has a bookstore with books on diets for IBD patients. I have the American Dietetic Association guide to better digestion by Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD. It is my bible because it explain in easy to understand language what happens to the body when the illness flares, gives the patient the big “D” or big “C” and what foods are best to eat during these times.

Definitely check out CCFA’s site and look into getting the book from your local library. Also, post this question on the open forum as you will get better answers there than on YA because those folks have actually gone through what your friend is dealing with and won’t give you false information.

I hope he feels better.

Q: has anyone heard of a cure for Crohn’s disease by a diet. the SC diet?

A: Dietary adjustments are usually necessary to’ minimize pain’, diarrhea, and other symptoms.
A number of medications are available to help decrease
the cramping and pain associated with Crohn’s disease. These include loperamide, tincture of opium, and codeine. Some fiber preparations (methylcellulose or psyllium) may be helpful, although some patients do not tolerate them well.

Q: what is the best diet for one who suffers from crohn’s disease?
My 29 yr. old son is recently diagnosed and honorably discharged from the Navy. He is suffering so badly.

A: STAY AWAY FROM POPCORN!!! I have crohn’s and i had pains for like two hours after having a little bit of popcorn. Stay away from dried fruit and nuts aswell. If he’s not on steriods yes, see if he can have endocort. it has very few symptoms. try probiotics aswell.

Q: What is the best diet for one who suffers from Crohn’s disease.?
My 29 year old son is recently diagnosed and honorably discharged from the Navy as a result. He is in SO much pain and suffers So badly! The weight loss has been drastic.

A: hi cheryl, I am a crohn’s female since age 12. First, pls thank your son for defending our country and welcome him back home for me. My husband was in the Navy for 6 yrs. right out of high school. So I always make sure to go up to anybody in uniform and thank them personally. We live near an air force base & I see military persons all of the time.

Check out the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s site as it has all of the latest updated information on the newer treatments, diet, surgery, locating a local support chapter near you, as well as a live chat & hotline run by healthcare experts. There is also an open forum where pts. and family members can post questions to others who have CD.

He is entitled to be made comfortable while flaring. Have him ask his GI for pain medication such as Tylenol 3, Darvocet, Percocet, etc. Also, an antispasmatic such as Bentyl. The latest meds to get a pt. into remission faster are Remicade, Humira, and Entocort capsules.

Again, please thank your son for me and definitely check out CCFA’s site. great stuff!!!

Q: I have crohn’s disease and am vegitarian. What do you suggest me eating? What would be good in my diet?
I was told high fiber foods but need some suggestions of high fiber foods to eat. I tried eating nuts the other week which was a mistake. It was one of the worst pains ever in my stomach. Apparently cashews or peanuts are not good for crohn’s. It caused a serious flare up and a lot of pain. Can anyone suggest foods that may be good for me and may even make me feel better?

A: No! High fiber foods are horrible for someone with crohns. I had surgery about 2 months ago because of crohn’s. They removed 16 inches of my small intestine because it was so inflicted with ulcers. Eat foods that are very low in fiber. Fiber will scrape your intestines, thus causing more ulcers, and like me, it can cause intestinal bleeding. Cashews and peanuts are not good because they can actually become lodged in the areas of your intestines/colon that are inflammed. Eat foods low in fiber, being vegitarian does not help, but if you steam (i am talking like steam the crap out of them) your vegetables, it helps to lower the fiber in them. Please take care of yourself and get some expert advice, you do not want to go through what I had to, and to be honest, I have heard of worse.

Low fiber
Make a food log. When you eat log it all and then if you have a problem, try to pinpoint what food caused it and stop eating it. This is really helpful.

Hope this helped. God Bless

Q: Diet Advice for people with Crohn’s disease!?
Before I was diagnosed with Crohn’s, my doctor thought maybe I had Celiac disease. So I went on a Gluten Free Diet and it helped. Even after it turned out to be Crohn’s and not Celiac, I stayed on the Gluten Free Diet to this day. While it is not a cure, you will find the flare ups are not as brutal. Try it.

A: hi sincerely,

im a crohnie like you. go to the ccfa site to find the latest updates on diet, exercise, womens issues, and to find a local ccfa chapter re: their educational meetings. They have an 800 number you can call on their site which is manned by professionals that can answer your questions as well. hang in there. you are not alone.

also, the american dietician association has a site where you can find a registered RD who works with ppl like us.

feel free to ask me questions. ive a vetran of crohns for over 27 yrs.

Q: What would be a good healthy diet for someone with crohn’s?
I have crohn’s disease and it is hard for me to eat anything that has a lot of fiber in it, like steamed vegetables, raw vegetables, cereals, etc. So my diet mainly consists of carbs and meat. Along with this not so varitable diet and my treatments I am gaining a lot of weight. Does anyone have any ideas of how I can maintain a healthy diet and lose some weight without causing a flare up?

A: Most folks with crohn’s find that a gluten free diet eliminates many symptoms. I know you feel like you don’t want to cut out MORE foods, but I highly suggest you give a high saturated fat (especially from virgin coconut oil) diet a good trial. You might also want to try chia seeds, they are high fiber but the fiber is encased in a gel sack that makes it easier on the digestive system.

Nearly 6 years ago, I started Atkins low carb way of eating to just quit gaining weight. I had to get my out of control appetite under control. I never imagined I could LOSE weight without hunger or exercise, since I’ve become disabled. I never bothered weighing or measuring til I’d noticed that my clothes got huge quick. When my health improved dramatically also, I knew this was my new way of life and since it’s eat all you want (of low carb foods) I know I can do this for life.

My personal carb level is low. I am older & disabled & don’t move much (or cook much) but I eat all I want of meats, eggs, cheeses, yogurt, fats, green vegetables, almonds, berries, flax seeds, chia seeds, shirataki noodles and other foods. Someone active would have a MUCH higher carb level & can usually include all fruits, beans, whole grain products but not sugar & highly refined carbs in unlimited amounts. As long as you have <9grams carbs per hour, you will maintain insulin control & shouldn't gain weight, no matter the calories.

Most overweight & obese people have blood sugar & insulin dysfunctions and can NEVER eat carbs as someone with a functioning body can. They make the mistake of going back to the way of eating that made them fat and that is not possible and yes they will gain all weight back if they eat what they ate that made them obese originally. Insanity is defined as doing the exact same thing, in the exact same way and expecting different results. Many people can return to moderate carb levels but very few can really eat all they want of sugar & maintain weight or health.

You can lose more body fat eating protein & fat (don’t eat protein alone) than not eating AT ALL. To lose weight fast, eat all you want, but nothing but meat, eggs, healthy oils, mayo, butter & half an avocado a day (for added potassium). Keep the calories high & the fat percentage high, at least 65% of calories. Green vegetables & some cheese will continue weight loss but at a slower pace.

The first 2 weeks eat several cups a day of (mostly) lettuce & celery, cucumbers, radishes, mushrooms, peppers & more vegetables thereafter – add 5 grams per day additional every week (20 grams day first 2 weeks, 25grams 3rd week, 30grams 4th week etc) til you gain weight, then subtract 10grams. That will be your personal carb level (everyone is different & depends on how active you are.)

Start with meat, fats & salads for 2 weeks and then slowly add in more green veg, wk4 fresh cheeses, wk5 nuts & seeds, wk6 berries, wk7 legumes, wk8 other fruits, wk9 starchy veg, wk10 whole grains. You will learn how your body reacts to different foods.

The body won’t release fat stores if you lower calories below what it needs. It will slow metabolism to compensate & store every spare ounce as fat. If you continue lowering calories, it will continue lowering the set point, til it can survive off nothing & store fat on anything. The body will only release it’s fat stores if it knows there is plenty of nutritious food.

Eating carbs while trying to lose body fat is terribly inefficient. When in glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) you have to lower your calories (which slows your metabolism) & exercise heavily to deplete your glycogen stores before burning body fat.

The core of Atkins program is converting the body from glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) to ketosis (burning fat as fuel). Dietary fat levels need to be at >65% of total calories, if not, the body will still remain in glycolysis by converting 58% of excess protein into glucose (via gluconeogenesis).

It takes minimum of 3 days to convert a body to ketosis, (but only one bite to convert back to glycolysis). People feel sluggish the first week but most feel better than ever thereafter.

Simple carbohydrates (sugar, flour, bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes, rice) trigger insulin, the only fat storage hormone. Protein releases the fat burning hormone glucagon.

High insulin levels promote inflammation, weight gain, hunger & unbalance other hormones. Controlling insulin levels will balance out other hormones & allow human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so lean muscle will be gained even without exercise.

Q: What is a good diet for someone who has just been diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease?

A: Have you asked your doctor? Have you thought about talking to a nutritionist?

Stick to a nutritious, balanced diet. Avoid junk food, alcohol, caffeine.
Keep a food diary. Write down everything you eat and if you have any bad reactions. If you see a trend of bad reactions after eating a specific food, then you can eliminate that food from your diet.
Ask your doctor about taking a multivitamin supplement.
Drink a lot of water to prevent dehydration.

Some doctors believe diet has no effect on Crohn’s (I don’t really believe this, but that’s what many of them tell my husband who has a similar illness).

My husband’s current doctor said that the SCD diet (http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info/ ) seemed to help some of his Crohn’s patients. It is a very strict diet & time-consuming so it can’t work if you are unable to stick to it. It is a pretty popular diet to try so it has a number of support groups online: http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info/support/support.htm . You can join a support group and ask questions there, they tend to be pretty helpful.

I’m not aware of other special diets specific to Crohn’s. Good luck.

Q: Crohn’s Disease- Diet?
Heyo, my question relates to the diet of Crohn’s disease patients, I have Crohn’s disease myself, and find that I can eat basically any food and it doesn’t really cause a flare up of any sort. However, every few months I’ll get a flare up from hell! because of this, its very hard to pinpoint what foods actually cause the flare ups, so i was wondering, is there….
1. Any possible ideas of how to pinpoint the cause of flare ups
2. Any particular foods known to cause flare ups
3 Lastly, if there is any correlation with stress and flare ups.

Anywho, thanks for the time
All the best
-Anthony

A: hi anthony, I am a crohn’s pt. for over 20 yrs. Definitely check out the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s site as it has great information on diet, stress, surgery, latest treatments, a live chat and a hotline run by health experts. There is an open forum where you can post questions to others who have Crohn’s and can honestly answer your concerns as they are/have been in your shoes.

Also, start a food diary and jot down what you ate, how you felt during and after you ate. If you had to run to the bathroom asap due to the big “D” or if you had the big “C” afterwards. I learned that from attending a local CCFA support group meeting. The member was the wife of a local physician and she has UC.

Look into attending a local meeting as well as the educational meetings in your area as some of the speakers are also patients themselves. I’ve already heard drug reps., insurance reps, dieiticians, and even local GI surgeons speak. Well worth educating yourself by attending these free events. best of luck to you.

Q: High risk Crohn’s disease diet help?
My dad is 52 and has high risk crohn’s disease. I don’t know the details of it but I know he didn’t really take care of himself, so his flare ups are more often. I’ve done some research on it but, the diet seems like he can basically just drink water. I was wanting to know of things that he could eat that would be nutritious. Maybe from someone who has high risk or someone who knows someone that does. Just anything he can eat that wouldn’t cause flare ups. Thank you.

A: Well both my dad and i have crohns and so doe my bf..we all agree, as long as he stays away from dairy cause that stuff make all of us way worse.

Q: Crohn’s disease diet..?
So they think i have crohn’s disease and there is a very strict diet for it. I want to be able to deal with this disease without meds, what are some meals i could eat that couldnt affect it? So far i’ve only been eating certin fruits,veggies, and nuts.

A: http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0oGkws36YJKIkYBNQFXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTEyazBrNHFmBHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDMwRjb2xvA3NrMQR2dGlkA1NTMDFfOTc-/SIG=11g116500/EXP=1250179767/**http%3a//greattastenopain.com/

This site outlines why certain combinations of food exacerbate your condition and how to avoid the subsequent pain and long-term effects.
Your specialist will have the most up to date information on managing the symptoms and you shouldn’t ever consider a drastic diet change without their advice but this lady’s experience and advice has helped hundreds of people, including someone I work with who has diverticulitis.

All the best.

Q: Crohn’s disease diet question?
Can you recommend some good websites to find out more information on this topic? My husband has crohn’s and is having awful flare ups and needs to get on a diet of some sort. Thank you in advance.

A: hi arj, I am a crohn’s pt. for over 20 yrs. Diet alone will not get it into remission. He needs to be put on one of the newer treatments such as Entocort, Remicade, or Humira. He should be eating foods though that will not aggravate his gut when he feels lousy.

For more information, check out the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s site. They have stuff on diet (what to eat when flaring), surgery, the latest treatments, as well as a live chat & hotline run by healthcare experts well versed in IBD. There is also an open forum where you can post questions to others who have Crohn’s. Family members are encouraged to check out the site to educate themselves on what pts. have to deal with daily.

Definitely ask your husband’s GI if he can be on one of the newer treatments and take something for pain as we are entitled to be made comfortable when out of remission. I hope he feels better.

Q: Crohn’s Disease and diet.?
For those afflicted with Crohn’s disease, what foods/drink cause flare ups of your symptoms? What kind of things do you avoid.

A: Well, I don’t have a colon, so that plays a huge role in what I eat and avoid, vs. someone with Crohn’s who has most or all of their colon. And unfortunately I have pretty much been in a steady flare now for a few years, so it’s hard to say what foods play a role in causing a flare. Most research seems to point out that food doesn’t really CAUSE a flare, but could play a role in making it worse maybe or make you feel worse obviously.

I’ve heard some theories about a lot of refined sugar in a person’s diet contributing to Crohn’s, so even for that reason I try to limit sugar, even though I have a sweet tooth. haha. But not as bad as some people I’d say. But just like many people with this terrible disease (and I’ve had a severe case), I avoid stuff in general that’s hard to digest, like nuts, seeds, popcorn, most fruits and vegetables, etc. I do try to drink fruit/vegetable juice to make up for that, since fruits and veggies play a very important role in overall health.

And even stuff like pizza I try to avoid or limit, even though I love it like a lot of people do. But I do that since it’s another example of something hard to digest, all that dough and cheese. Not to mention it sucks how stuff can come out of my rear end more acidic and burn, since I don’t have a colon. ha. Which can happen with products with tomato sauce for example, such as pizza. So for that reason too I have to watch what I eat, like spicy stuff or something that I know might burn coming out of me. It seems like some people do better limiting or avoiding wheat and stuff with gluten, kinda like how people with celiac disease have to do that. So I try to limit wheat and bread for example. Like I said though, unfortunately I’ve been in a flare for a few years now, and something that might only bother me somewhat if my intestines looked great might bother me more in ways right now. Anyway, I hope this kinda long answer helps. haha. You should check out random Crohn’s web sites/message boards online if you’re looking to maybe connect with people online. And check out the national Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation web site if you never have. The site is www.ccfa.org. You can even contact them over e-mail and/or phone.

Q: Crohn’s disease sufferers diet question?
I need to know about nutritional drinks for kids with Crohn’s . I have a friend with an 11 year old son who has Crohn’s. I have a lot of nutritional shakes and drinks here and I wanted to send them to her.

One of the shakes I have is Carnation Instant Breakfast Very High Calorie. It is in a can and is very high in fat. I also have Breeze,Enlive and Ensure Plus. I purchased them for my mother but she passed away in March and I want to give the drinks to someone who can use them. I know that the child can drink regular Ensure.

My question is for Crohn’s sufferers. Can you eat foods that are high in fat? What nutritional drinks do you use? Are there any foods or supplements that help with the symptoms?

I am going to ask the child’s mother,but he is in the hospital right now and I don’t want to bother her.
These drinks are lactose-free.

A: Here is a Blob for Crohns sufferers..it will give you all the foods to not eat and what you can.Milk is a No No

http://www.everydayhealth.com/blog/kelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community/importance-of-diet-in-crohns-disease/

Q: What is the best diet for Crohn’s disease and why?

A: hi psy, I am an actual crohn’s pt. since the age of 12. Diet will vary in each person as their digestive system is affected differently by the illness. One person may be able to tolerate fresh fruits and veggies while the other can only tolerate steamed or mashed fruits and veggies.

If you check out the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s site, they have all of the information you need ranging from diagnosing IBD, how it’s treated with newer drugs, diet info, as well as a live chat & hotline run by healthcare experts. There is even an open forum where you can post this question to others who have Crohn’s.

Another suggestion is to set up an appt. with a dietician at the hospital you most frequent. They deal with specialized diets in people who have a variety of illnesses such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, IBD, etc. and need a special diet in order to maintain proper nutrition.

Definitely check out CCFA. All of their information is accurate and up to date. The forum is great as well. You will meet so many others like yourself.

Q: Diet for Crohn’s disease?
We’re having a friend with Crohn’s disease over for dinner tonight, and I want to make sure I don’t cook anything that will make her sick. Long story…but she doesn’t know that we know she has this disease, and I don’t feel comfortable bringing it up with her.

Is there anyone out there living with the disease, or who knows about it and can fill me in?

Also, does this menu sound OK – all I know about the disease is that sufferers should avoid spicy food:

grilled chicken marinated in lemon, olive oil, thyme
sauteed asparagus and snow peas
white rice

I am trying to keep it as neutral as possible. Thanks!

A: It’s hard to say, since you can’t ask her and you don’t know the details of her condition, but it should be fine. I have Crohn’s disease and grilled chicken and white rice are some of my “safety foods” and I have never heard of anyone having problems with them, or read anything about problems with them. The one hangup could be that if she’s on a low-residue diet for a stricture (narrowing of intestines, which is common with Crohn’s), then she may need to only eat vegetables that are very well-cooked, almost mushy. (And some vegetables shouldn’t be eaten at all on a low-residue diet.) This could be done by steaming or baking the vegetables. But it’s very kind for you to be considerate, and I would just cook the meal and not worry about it and if she chooses not to eat something (because she’s not supposed to), just don’t mention it and offer her more of the other foods she can eat.

Q: A Diet for Crohn’s Disease?
One of my best friends has Crohn’s. He cannot eat raw foods, such as: vegetables, fruits and nuts. He also has trouble with dairy and some starchy-carbs. Such foods cause “flare-ups” of his Crohn’s. Pretty much the only food he has no trouble digesting is meat.

What kind of recipes can be prepared for him?

A: hi marci, I am a crohn’s pt. since the age of 12. Basically, it is a crap shoot as to what crohnies can eat and what they have to avoid.

If you check out the Crohn’s & Colitis foundation’s site, they have information on diet, the latest treatments to get it into remission, as well as a live chat & hotline run by healthcare experts. There is also an open forum where patients and their family/friends can post questions to others who have IBD (crohn’s or ulcerative colitis) to get answers.

CCFA has a bookstore with books on diets for IBD patients. I have the American Dietetic Association guide to better digestion by Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD. It is my bible because it explain in easy to understand language what happens to the body when the illness flares, gives the patient the big “D” or big “C” and what foods are best to eat during these times.

Definitely check out CCFA’s site and look into getting the book from your local library. Also, post this question on the open forum as you will get better answers there than on YA because those folks have actually gone through what your friend is dealing with and won’t give you false information.

I hope he feels better.

Q: what is the best diet for one who suffers from crohn’s disease?
My 29 yr. old son is recently diagnosed and honorably discharged from the Navy. He is suffering so badly.

A: STAY AWAY FROM POPCORN!!! I have crohn’s and i had pains for like two hours after having a little bit of popcorn. Stay away from dried fruit and nuts aswell. If he’s not on steriods yes, see if he can have endocort. it has very few symptoms. try probiotics aswell.

Q: What is the best diet for one who suffers from Crohn’s disease.?
My 29 year old son is recently diagnosed and honorably discharged from the Navy as a result. He is in SO much pain and suffers So badly! The weight loss has been drastic.

A: hi cheryl, I am a crohn’s female since age 12. First, pls thank your son for defending our country and welcome him back home for me. My husband was in the Navy for 6 yrs. right out of high school. So I always make sure to go up to anybody in uniform and thank them personally. We live near an air force base & I see military persons all of the time.

Check out the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s site as it has all of the latest updated information on the newer treatments, diet, surgery, locating a local support chapter near you, as well as a live chat & hotline run by healthcare experts. There is also an open forum where pts. and family members can post questions to others who have CD.

He is entitled to be made comfortable while flaring. Have him ask his GI for pain medication such as Tylenol 3, Darvocet, Percocet, etc. Also, an antispasmatic such as Bentyl. The latest meds to get a pt. into remission faster are Remicade, Humira, and Entocort capsules.

Again, please thank your son for me and definitely check out CCFA’s site. great stuff!!!

Q: I have crohn’s disease and am vegitarian. What do you suggest me eating? What would be good in my diet?
I was told high fiber foods but need some suggestions of high fiber foods to eat. I tried eating nuts the other week which was a mistake. It was one of the worst pains ever in my stomach. Apparently cashews or peanuts are not good for crohn’s. It caused a serious flare up and a lot of pain. Can anyone suggest foods that may be good for me and may even make me feel better?

A: No! High fiber foods are horrible for someone with crohns. I had surgery about 2 months ago because of crohn’s. They removed 16 inches of my small intestine because it was so inflicted with ulcers. Eat foods that are very low in fiber. Fiber will scrape your intestines, thus causing more ulcers, and like me, it can cause intestinal bleeding. Cashews and peanuts are not good because they can actually become lodged in the areas of your intestines/colon that are inflammed. Eat foods low in fiber, being vegitarian does not help, but if you steam (i am talking like steam the crap out of them) your vegetables, it helps to lower the fiber in them. Please take care of yourself and get some expert advice, you do not want to go through what I had to, and to be honest, I have heard of worse.

Low fiber
Make a food log. When you eat log it all and then if you have a problem, try to pinpoint what food caused it and stop eating it. This is really helpful.

Hope this helped. God Bless

Q: Diet Advice for people with Crohn’s disease!?
Before I was diagnosed with Crohn’s, my doctor thought maybe I had Celiac disease. So I went on a Gluten Free Diet and it helped. Even after it turned out to be Crohn’s and not Celiac, I stayed on the Gluten Free Diet to this day. While it is not a cure, you will find the flare ups are not as brutal. Try it.

A: hi sincerely,

im a crohnie like you. go to the ccfa site to find the latest updates on diet, exercise, womens issues, and to find a local ccfa chapter re: their educational meetings. They have an 800 number you can call on their site which is manned by professionals that can answer your questions as well. hang in there. you are not alone.

also, the american dietician association has a site where you can find a registered RD who works with ppl like us.

feel free to ask me questions. ive a vetran of crohns for over 27 yrs.

Q: What would be a good healthy diet for someone with crohn’s?
I have crohn’s disease and it is hard for me to eat anything that has a lot of fiber in it, like steamed vegetables, raw vegetables, cereals, etc. So my diet mainly consists of carbs and meat. Along with this not so varitable diet and my treatments I am gaining a lot of weight. Does anyone have any ideas of how I can maintain a healthy diet and lose some weight without causing a flare up?

A: Most folks with crohn’s find that a gluten free diet eliminates many symptoms. I know you feel like you don’t want to cut out MORE foods, but I highly suggest you give a high saturated fat (especially from virgin coconut oil) diet a good trial. You might also want to try chia seeds, they are high fiber but the fiber is encased in a gel sack that makes it easier on the digestive system.

Nearly 6 years ago, I started Atkins low carb way of eating to just quit gaining weight. I had to get my out of control appetite under control. I never imagined I could LOSE weight without hunger or exercise, since I’ve become disabled. I never bothered weighing or measuring til I’d noticed that my clothes got huge quick. When my health improved dramatically also, I knew this was my new way of life and since it’s eat all you want (of low carb foods) I know I can do this for life.

My personal carb level is low. I am older & disabled & don’t move much (or cook much) but I eat all I want of meats, eggs, cheeses, yogurt, fats, green vegetables, almonds, berries, flax seeds, chia seeds, shirataki noodles and other foods. Someone active would have a MUCH higher carb level & can usually include all fruits, beans, whole grain products but not sugar & highly refined carbs in unlimited amounts. As long as you have <9grams carbs per hour, you will maintain insulin control & shouldn't gain weight, no matter the calories.

Most overweight & obese people have blood sugar & insulin dysfunctions and can NEVER eat carbs as someone with a functioning body can. They make the mistake of going back to the way of eating that made them fat and that is not possible and yes they will gain all weight back if they eat what they ate that made them obese originally. Insanity is defined as doing the exact same thing, in the exact same way and expecting different results. Many people can return to moderate carb levels but very few can really eat all they want of sugar & maintain weight or health.

You can lose more body fat eating protein & fat (don’t eat protein alone) than not eating AT ALL. To lose weight fast, eat all you want, but nothing but meat, eggs, healthy oils, mayo, butter & half an avocado a day (for added potassium). Keep the calories high & the fat percentage high, at least 65% of calories. Green vegetables & some cheese will continue weight loss but at a slower pace.

The first 2 weeks eat several cups a day of (mostly) lettuce & celery, cucumbers, radishes, mushrooms, peppers & more vegetables thereafter – add 5 grams per day additional every week (20 grams day first 2 weeks, 25grams 3rd week, 30grams 4th week etc) til you gain weight, then subtract 10grams. That will be your personal carb level (everyone is different & depends on how active you are.)

Start with meat, fats & salads for 2 weeks and then slowly add in more green veg, wk4 fresh cheeses, wk5 nuts & seeds, wk6 berries, wk7 legumes, wk8 other fruits, wk9 starchy veg, wk10 whole grains. You will learn how your body reacts to different foods.

The body won’t release fat stores if you lower calories below what it needs. It will slow metabolism to compensate & store every spare ounce as fat. If you continue lowering calories, it will continue lowering the set point, til it can survive off nothing & store fat on anything. The body will only release it’s fat stores if it knows there is plenty of nutritious food.

Eating carbs while trying to lose body fat is terribly inefficient. When in glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) you have to lower your calories (which slows your metabolism) & exercise heavily to deplete your glycogen stores before burning body fat.

The core of Atkins program is converting the body from glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) to ketosis (burning fat as fuel). Dietary fat levels need to be at >65% of total calories, if not, the body will still remain in glycolysis by converting 58% of excess protein into glucose (via gluconeogenesis).

It takes minimum of 3 days to convert a body to ketosis, (but only one bite to convert back to glycolysis). People feel sluggish the first week but most feel better than ever thereafter.

Simple carbohydrates (sugar, flour, bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes, rice) trigger insulin, the only fat storage hormone. Protein releases the fat burning hormone glucagon.

High insulin levels promote inflammation, weight gain, hunger & unbalance other hormones. Controlling insulin levels will balance out other hormones & allow human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so lean muscle will be gained even without exercise.

Q: Crohn’s disease?
I have been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease for about a year now, and every diet concerning Crohn’s says to eat lots of fiber, especially lettuce. However, I have a horribly low tolerance to lettuce, even if I’m not on a flare up. I haven’t actually digested even a single shred lettuce in about a year. Is this normal to have with Crohn’s?
By horribly low tolerance, I mean my body cannot process it. It goes out the same way it went in. Every time.

A: Did you know that most GI doctors will tell you to AVOID fiber, especially if flaring? If you’re in remission, that can be a different story. Fiber (especially insoluble), can irritate the intestinal lining and cause more discomfort and diarrhea for that matter. Lettuce isn’t something that I would consider easy to digest to begin with. ha.

I wouldn’t be surprised if a lot of people who don’t have Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis, have eaten lettuce and it came out whole. I assume that’s what you’re referring to when you say you haven’t digested a single shred of lettuce in a year.

Unless you mean you threw it up, but I have a feeling that isn’t what you mean. Diet is individual with Crohn’s. Unfortunately there is no magic “Crohn’s diet” that works for everyone. And some diets are VERY hard to stick with, that might work. Such as the Specific Carbohydrate Diet which bans eating all refined sugar, bread, etc., and the only sweetener you are allowed I’m pretty sure, is honey. Now that is a diet that many people, including myself, would have a VERY hard time sticking with. haha. That diet allows stuff like nuts, but people who don’t have a colon like me, or who aren’t in remission, might avoid eating nuts since they would make them feel worse if anything, or be uncomfortable when they come out.

You should discuss any concerns like this with your GI doctor, or maybe even a dietitian who is familiar with Crohn’s disease. Also, where did you read all these things saying to eat lots of fiber, especially lettuce? Be very careful about taking health advice from health food store employees or random web sites claiming to have a diet that will cure you. A lot of those people are just out for money, or just are well educated in pseudo science. I’d say you’re doing pretty well anyway if you can eat almost anything you want, and one of your biggest problems is not being able to fully digest vegetables such as lettuce. haha. I hope this helps