Diet
There is no specific diet that will work for everyone. Most people we know do well with a low fiber,
low residue, bland and spice free diet. Each individuals disease is different though and we all have
to figure out what works for us. We have compiled a list below as a guide. Always talk with your
doctor to see what your best options are. Please visit our Message Boards to find recipes and
nutritional info! Also, our Places to Go page features locations that offer IBD friendly menu options.
There are times when your doctor may recommend going on a liquid diet for bowel rest. There are
two different forms of liquid diets; clear liquids and full liquids. Soft foods are a good option at times
too. Please consult with your doctor on which diets are your best option. The list below is an
example.
We also urge everyone to research any diet that they find claiming to treat IBD. We invested in a
few diets that claimed to "heal" us and all they did were empty our pockets and make us sick.
Please research before you buy!!!
Clear Liquid Diet
Liquids that you can see through at room temperature are considered to be clear liquids.
Full Liquid Diet
Soft Food Diet
Low Fiber Low Residue Diet
low residue, bland and spice free diet. Each individuals disease is different though and we all have
to figure out what works for us. We have compiled a list below as a guide. Always talk with your
doctor to see what your best options are. Please visit our Message Boards to find recipes and
nutritional info! Also, our Places to Go page features locations that offer IBD friendly menu options.
There are times when your doctor may recommend going on a liquid diet for bowel rest. There are
two different forms of liquid diets; clear liquids and full liquids. Soft foods are a good option at times
too. Please consult with your doctor on which diets are your best option. The list below is an
example.
We also urge everyone to research any diet that they find claiming to treat IBD. We invested in a
few diets that claimed to "heal" us and all they did were empty our pockets and make us sick.
Please research before you buy!!!
Clear Liquid Diet
Liquids that you can see through at room temperature are considered to be clear liquids.
- Fruit juices without pulp such as apple juice, cranberry juice, and grape juice.
- Broths: chicken and beef
- Bouillon: chicken and beef
- Consomme - fat free
- Water
- Coffee with nothing added
- Tea: hot or cold
- Gatorade (red not recommended before exams) and other clear sport drinks
- Vitamin Water
- Popsicles made from clear juices
- Jello
- Fruit Ices, without chunks of fruit
Full Liquid Diet
- Includes all Clear Liquids above
- Supplemental drinks such as Ensure, Boost, Optimental, ModulenIBD, Carnation Instant Breakfast, etc.
- Nectar juices
- Vegetable juices
- Milk and Cream
- Strained Cream Soups
- Pudding
- Custard
- Ice cream
- Oatmeal
- Cream of Wheat
- Cream of Rice
- Grits
- Butter
- Honey
- Syrups
Soft Food Diet
- All Clear Liquid and Full Liquid Foods
- Strained vegetable soups
- Moist and tender meats
- Peanut Butter
- Yogurt
- Mild cheeses
- Cottage cheese
- Milk products
- Avocado
- Cooked fruit
- Potatoes: mashed, baked, boiled, or creamed
- Sour cream
- Refined breads
- Mayonnaise
- Gravy
- Mild dressings
- Cake made without nuts and coconut
- Cookies without nuts and coconut
- Ketchup
- White sauces
Low Fiber Low Residue Diet
- Milk products
- Cooked vegetables without seeds: carrots, peas, yellow squash, green beans, wax beans, asparagus,
beets, pumpkin, potatoes without skin and spinach - Bananas that are ripe
- Melon
- Canned fruit
- Fruit juices without pulp
- Pasta
- White rice
- Bread made from refined flour
- Cereal made from refined flour
- Eggs
- Meat
- Poultry
- Fish/ seafood
- Butter
- Margarine
- Oils
Last Updated 5/26/07
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