Diet Chart For Ulcerative Colitis, IBD & Crohn’s Diseases
These are inflammatory bowel disorders that involve the mucosa and submucosa of the large intestine. Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis (UC), IBD, and Crohn’s are bleeding, mucous & difficulty in passing stools. Intake of an unbalanced diet and heredity plays a major role to cause UC, IBD, and Crohn’s. Low – fat, Low – fiber diet is recommended for IBD patients because it prevents bleeding while passing stool. This diet is also helpful to prevent ailments like diarrhea, Crohn’s disease, and cramps. High–fiber diet can increase bowel movements, cramping, and bloating. Food rich in fat can trigger symptoms of ulcerative colitis and it takes a long time for digestion. Avoid raw fruits and vegetables as they are rich in fiber.
| AVOID | ALLOWED TO TAKE |
MILK PRODUCTS |
MILK PRODUCTS |
| Milk, Cheese, Tea, Butter, Ice Cream, Lassi and all othersButtermilk / Takra with Rock Salt, can be consumed, if it suits you. It is preferred to take thick Fresh Curd than Buttermilk. Avoid Sour Curd or Buttermilk. | Thick Fresh Curd / YogurtSoy Milk Or Almond Milk – In less quantity
Cow Ghee |
VEGETABLES |
VEGETABLES |
| Cucumber, Brinjal, Lady finger, Taro Root, Garlic, Ginger, Leafy Greens (Saag), Capsicum | Potato, Beans, Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Ash Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Round Gourd, Turnip, Carrot, Spinach, Steamed Asparagus – 50gm Only,
Peas, Cauliflower – In Moderation Mint and Coriander Condiment (Chutney) – In Moderation |
PULSES |
PULSES |
| Black Gram, Sorghum, Black Lentils | Split Moong dal with skin removed, All Types of Pulses – Red Lentils, Yellow Lentils, All Types of Rice – Brown Rice, Red Rice, Black Rice
Kidney Beans, Black Eyed Beans, Chickpeas, Bengal Gram – In Moderation/Once in a Week |
DRY FRUITS |
DRY FRUITS |
| Dates, Raisins, Cashew Nuts, Pistachio and Groundnuts | Soaked and Peeled Nuts like Almonds, Walnuts, Dates
Raisins (Only if incomplete evacuation) |
FRUITS |
FRUITS |
| All Citrus Fruits like Lemon, Lime, Orange, Tomato, Pineapple, Mango, Watermelon, Muskmelon, Sour Pomegranate, Sour Cherries | Bananas can be consumed in more quantity, 4-6 per dayPrefer Steamed Fruits – Apple, Sapodilla Plum, Pear, Ripened Papaya, Sweet Pomegranate, Guava, Avocado (All in Moderate Qty.)
Bael fruit, Cherries – Only if Sweet, Sweet Potato (if Suits) (All in Small Qty.) |
OILS |
OILS |
| Refined Oil, Sunflower Oil, Flaxseed Oil, Cod Liver Oil | Mustard Oil, Olive Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Oregano Oil |
SPICES |
SPICES |
| Red Chilli, Cloves, Asafetida, Dalchini (Cinnamon), Dry Ginger Powder | Black Pepper, Turmeric, Fresh Curry Leaves, Cumin, Coriander – In Moderation |
NON-VEG / FLESH FOODS |
NON-VEG / FLESH FOODS |
| All Non-Vegetarian Food including Mutton, Beef, Pork, Chicken, Fish, etc. | Only Egg White (limited qty.), Chicken Soup Occasionally |
OTHERS |
OTHERS |
| All types of Millets, Triphala, Aloe Vera Juice, Pickles, Sweets, Tamarind and Psyllium Husk, Soft/Cold drinks, Junk/Fast foods – Pizza, Pasta, Mayonnaise, Savory, Packaged, Processed, Fried and Bakery Products, Alcohol, Chiwda (Flattened rice), Banana Chips, Potato Chips, Guacamole | Poha, Salty Porridge (Khichdi), Wheat (in Small Qty.), Corn Flour Bread, Plain Dosa with Little Oil, Idli, Uttapam – Non-Spicy
Tragacanth Gum |
HERBAL JUICES FOR UC / IBD / CROHN’S PATIENTS
- Decoction of Pomegranate peel
- Fresh Pomegranate Juice (Only Sweet, Not Sour) – 50ml daily, Rose Petals Juice, Marigold Flower Juice, Dalbergia / Sheesham Leaves juice, Ash Gourd Juice (if Suits), Asparagus Juice/Soup
- Coconut Water
Note: Consume, if easily available
- Fresh Coriander Juice is Excellent to Recover Blood Loss – 100 ml twice daily; Morning & Evening
- Decoction of Fennel seeds, Cumin seeds, and Coriander seeds
HEALTHY SNACKS FOR UC / IBD / CROHN’S PATIENTS
- Roasted Makhana (Foxnuts)
- Puffed Rice
- Roasted Chickpeas and MoongDal
- Petha
- Besan and Sattu Ladoo without Dry Fruits
- Moong Dal Spouts (Only if suits)
- Cow Ghee with Shakkar (Brown Sugar) is Recommended for Weight Gain
OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS FOR UC / IBD / CROHN’S PATIENTS
- Yoga or Mild Exercises Can be Done.
- Food items not mentioned in this diet chart can be consumed in moderation.
- As per Ayurveda, all diseases are caused due to imbalance of the tridoshas. Ulcerative Colitis (UC) / IBD / Chron’s Disease is due to an imbalance of Pitta Dosha, so it is better to avoid taking Sour (Amla), Salty (Lavan), and Pungent (Katu) Tastes and Sweet (Madhur), Bitter (Tikta), and Astringent (Kashaya) Tastes can be consumed in moderation.
- Behavior plays an important role in preventing diseases, so keep yourself away from negative thoughts, anger, greed, and Ego.
