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Recipes That Go Easy on Your IBD
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Updated September 17, 2008

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Eating right when you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be a real challenge. For some people with IBD, it’s obvious if food is contributing to the discomfort, but for others it’s more difficult to tell. To complicate matters more, a food that’s just fine today may cause problems tomorrow.

There is no diet that is recommended for IBD. It’s up to you to determine what works best. There are a few guidelines that may help:

  • High fiber foods may be difficult to digest.
  • Fried foods or foods high in fat may contribute to diarrhea.
  • Dairy products may cause gas and bloating if lactose intolerance is a problem.
  • Raw fruits and vegetables -- while a part of a healthful diet -- may cause discomfort during a flare-up.
  • Carbonated beverages may contribute to gas and bloating.

There are many recipes developed for people with IBD that may be helpful. Be sure to read the ingredient list carefully -- we're all different, and what works for some may not work for all.

Beverages

  • Erin's B-4 scope Orange Smoothie: To try this smoothie you'll need to be able to tolerate orange juice and sugar (but don't drink this the night before your scope, only in the days preceeding!).
  • Isocal Eggnog: A new twist on an old favorite (contains rum).

Breakfast

Cookies

Cakes and Pies

Chilled Desserts

Snacks

Side Dishes

Soups

  • Butternut Squash Soup: This recipes contains beer and yogurt. The author says that leaving the yogurt out is fine; you could even try replacing it with a rice or soy variety.
  • New England Clam Chowder: Made with rice milk instead of cow's milk.

Main Dishes

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