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IBD Flare

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is an umbrella term used to describe conditions like Crohn's, colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). These conditions are characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract (i.e. the digestive tract). Although these conditions can be a permanent diagnosis, there are often periods of remission where little to no symptoms are present. A flare is the reappearance of symptoms like diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, weight loss and nausea. Treatment aims to bring the condition back into remission and keep it that way as long as possible. Treatment will vary based on the specific triggers of an individual, but an anti-inflammatory diet low in allergens is the standard diet.

Helpful IBD Flare Tips

Foods to Eat in Abundance

Bone broth and vegetable broth

Cooked seedless, skinless non-cruciferous vegetables

e.g. squash, carrots

Slow-cooked or broiled lean protein

Low-fibre fruits

e.g. bananas, melons, peeled apples

Particular cooked, refined grains

e.g. potato, white rice, and oatmeal

Foods to Avoid

Common dietary allergens

e.g. dairy, corn, peanuts, gluten

Raw vegetables

Stimulants

e.g. coffee, tea, nicotine, soft drinks

Poor quality fats

e.g. margarine, fried foods, canola oil, sunflower oil

Convenience foods

e.g. shelf-stable, boxed, instant and ultra-processed foods

IBD Flare

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is an umbrella term used to describe conditions like Crohn's, colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). These conditions are characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract (i.e. the digestive tract). Although these conditions can be a permanent diagnosis, there are often periods of remission where little to no symptoms are present. A flare is the reappearance of symptoms like diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, weight loss and nausea. Treatment aims to bring the condition back into remission and keep it that way as long as possible. Treatment will vary based on the specific triggers of an individual, but an anti-inflammatory diet low in allergens is the standard diet.

Helpful IBD Flare Tips

Foods to Eat in Abundance

Bone broth and vegetable broth

Cooked seedless, skinless non-cruciferous vegetables

e.g. squash, carrots

Slow-cooked or broiled lean protein

Low-fibre fruits

e.g. bananas, melons, peeled apples

Particular cooked, refined grains

e.g. potato, white rice, and oatmeal

Foods to Avoid

Common dietary allergens

e.g. dairy, corn, peanuts, gluten

Raw vegetables

Stimulants

e.g. coffee, tea, nicotine, soft drinks

Poor quality fats

e.g. margarine, fried foods, canola oil, sunflower oil

Convenience foods

e.g. shelf-stable, boxed, instant and ultra-processed foods