- Do not skip meals. Eat at the same time daily.
- Have your dinner early.
- Eat small meals throughout the day with 2-3 snacks. Studies have found that large meals aggravate the symptoms of IBD.
- While chewing your food, eat them slowly, and relax after every meal.
- Drink plenty of fluids. Drink at least two ltrs water every day. Along with water, add other fluids such as herbal teas, coconut water, etc.
- Cut down on foods high in both sugar and fats. Discontinue the use of Ghee’s, butter and oil completely.
Total Calories
(kcals/day)
1800
There are several foods, which are best avoided during a flare-up of Ulcerative Colitis diet – or when Colitis is active (i.e. blood or mucous in the stools).
Cabbage, sprouts, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Sweet Corn, Mushrooms, High Bran fibre items – such as wholemeal bread, and high-fibre cereal, Tomatoes – especially the seeds, Soya Protein, Onions – Especially raw onions, Cheese/cream (tends to cause excess acid/irritation in the gut)
