Nutrition and Crohn's Disease

Nutrition and Crohn's Disease

What to expect: diarrhea, lactose intolerance and kidney stones are possible.

How to eat:

1. Drink plenty of fluids.

2. EAT!

3. Avoid greasy, fatty, and fried foods.

4. Avoid seasonings if not tolerated.

5. Use low fat meats and "no-fat" margarine and salad dressings.

6. Limit intake of milk and milk products to 2 servings per day, use skim milk.

7. Eat high fiber, whole grain breads and cereals, if tolerated.

8. Use fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables prepared without fats, oil, or oil containing sauces.

9. Avoid all chocolate containing foods, candy made with cream, cocoa fat, nuts, and coconut.

10. Chew foods well and avoid swallowing air.

11. Eat small, frequent meals.

12. Talk with MD about vitamin supplementation.

(Multivitamin)

13. Eat other sources of Calcium

Simplified Meal Plan for Diabetes

Note: If you need to eat less than 1,500 calories or more than 1,900 calories, you will need additional diet instructions.

General Guidelines

* Eat sweets less often.

* Eat high-fat foods less often.

* Avoid alcoholic beverages.

* Increase your daily physical activity.

* Do not skip meals.

* Limit portion sizes.

* Maintain a reasonable weight

You Can Do The Following:

* Use artificial sweeteners and food sweetened with artificial sweeteners in moderation (e.g., sugar free gelatin or pudding). You can drink beverages with artificial sweeteners in moderation (e.g., diet soda, diet iced tea).

* Eat more high-fiber foods: legumes, whole grain cereals and breads, fresh fruits and vegetables.

* Limit sugary foods: These include sugar, honey, syrup, regular jam or jelly, candy sweet rolls, fruit canned in syrup, regular gelatin or pudding, cake with icing, pies or other sweets, frosted foods, sweetened beverages (e.g., soda).

* Limit high-fat foods: These include red meat, fried foods, foods with cream,