Crohn's Disease Diet for Better Symptom Management
 As with any digestion condition, it is recommended that people who suffer from Crohn's disease adopt a special diet. However, a Crohn's disease diet varies from other diets. People with Crohn's disease can often be malnourished because it becomes difficult for their bodies to absorb nutrients once the damage to the intestines has been done. Crohn's sufferers also often have a loss of appetite that makes it even harder for them to get the nutrients they need. Because of this, people with Crohn's disease should be on a high-calorie, high-protein diet.
The best way to begin a Crohn's disease diet is by identifying your trigger foods and eliminating or limiting them. Vitamins and supplements are usually an important part this diet in order to ensure that you get all the nutrients you need.
During a Crohn's flare-up, most people with the disease find it beneficial to avoid the following foods in order to achieve Crohn's diease relief:
- Alcohol
- Mayonnaise, butter, and oils
- Caffeine
- Fried foods
- Raw fruits and vegetables
- Whole grains
- Red meats
- High fiber foods
- Spicy foods
If you have Crohn's disease and are looking for a new diet, or simply would like more information about this condition and other related disease, contact your health care professional to discuss your Crohn's disease treatment and diagnosis options.
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