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What do I eat? Find the answers on what to eat during a flare-up of Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
Fiber
Dietary fiber, found in plants, is also sometimes known as roughage or bulk. Fiber in your diet can help prevent both constipation and diarrhea.
Can breastfeeding an infant help protect him from developing IBD?
Can breastfeeding an infant help protect him from developing inflammatory bowel disease?
Is there a special diet for IBD?
Food does not cause inflammatory bowel disease. However, during a flare-up, certain foods can exacerbate symptoms. Should people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis follow a special diet?
Nutrition and Eating at College
For students with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a good cafeteria plays a part in staying healthy at college. Learn more about nutrition and inflammatory bowel disease.
Recipes That Go Easy on Your IBD
Eating right when you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be very tricky. Here you can find over 40 IBD friendly recipes to make mealtime easier.
Restricted Fiber Diet
A restricted fiber or low fiber diet plan limits the amount of fibrous and difficult to digest foods. This diet is often used after abdominal surgery or during a flare-up of IBD (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis).
What foods are OK to eat after j-pouch surgery?
Diet after having j-pouch surgery can be tricky. It will be completely different than what you diet was like when you had IBD (and a colon!). Learn about what your diet will be like.

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