There is no food that causes Crohn's Disease. Diet has nothing to do with causing it either. Sometimes newly diagnosed Crohn's patients think that their poor diet or foods that they have been eating caused them to get Crohn's Disease but that just isn't the case at all. However, once a person has been diagnosed with Crohn's Disease, diet becomes a very important factor in their care and must be regulated with great care. The doctor will supply a very long list of foods that the patient should avoid. In general, these food no-no's will cover:
1. Saturated Fats in all forms
2. Leafy Vegetables
3. Nuts and Seeds
4. Cow's Milk and Milk Products
5. Most fresh fruits
6. Alcoholic drinks
7. Caffeine and food that contains caffeine
8. Food that contains Gluten
9. Oxalate Rich Foods
10. Unrefined Sugar One of the main problems associated with Crohn's is that the body is not extracting the necessary nutrients from food. Supplemental vitamins and minerals will most likely be recommended. When a Crohn's patient is having a symptoms flare-up, it is important that he stay on a soft diet to help alleviate pain. Between flare-ups one food at a time may be introduced into the diet to see if it can be tolerated. During a flare-up, a Crohn's patient still must eat. Here are a few recommendation:
" Soft foods - mashed potatoes made with soy or rice milk, Jell-O, boiled chicken, and fruit smoothies
" Liquid nutritional supplements - Ensure is a good example, but there are many other options
" Rice foods - rice breads or rice cereal are a healthy way to nourish your body. Consuming fluids is another important factor for Crohn's patients. Dehydration is a serious concern because of the diarrhea associated with the disease. Replacing fluids as well as electrolytes can be done by using one of the many sports drinks available on the market and they will supply additional calories as well. |
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