What can you eat if you are suffering from Crohn’s?
There is no cure for Crohn’s. The recommendations below will not prevent or cure a disease. And the diet that works for one person, will not necessarily work for another. We all have our own health histories, food sensitivities, and triggers! However, we found comfort and great relief when following a whole foods anti-inflammation diet.
We started out by following a combination of the Specific Carbohydrate Diet and Jordan Ruben’s recommendations. As we continued to research and experiment, we came across the anti-inflammatory diet recommendations in Cooling Inflammation by Dr. Art Ayers, a specialist in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology. We continued to study and find what worked by journaling and under close supervision of doctors.
Thie led us to a whole-foods anti-inflammatory diet.
The bad news first …
You might have to give up some of your favorite foods for a while. Or maybe forever. However, keep in mind that there are likely entire cultures that don’t eat some of those foods. In fact, you may even enjoy discovering your new favorite dishes.
And here’s the good news …
You can choose from a list of more than 80 delicious, nourishing foods. You can keep it simple or explore a smorgasbord of traditional recipes from all over the world. We believe the best food is REAL food and we hope you will enjoy exploring new recipes with us.
You won’t need to buy any expensive specialty products that are:
• fake
• artificially sweetened,
• “sugar-free”
• or “gluten-free”
Use our Green Light Shopping List and Suggested Guidelines below as a starting point. Your results will be unique to you, so keep a diary and jot down what you eat and how you feel each day so you can begin to notice patterns, make adjustments, and share your findings with your doctor.
You can use our journal (coming soon!) or a simple notebook or composition book to start tracking.
Download The List now and get started.
Suggested Guidelines
1. In the beginning, serve smooth, non-irritating foods such as broths, smoothies with blended greens and low-glycemic fruit, and creamy, baked squash.
2. Introduce texture as tolerated, and remember to chew thoroughly (see the guidelines in Lifestyle).
3. Never eat when you are upset – just wait until things are better. If you are with a crowd, find a way to leave the table and come back later.
4. Print out the list below and take it shopping with you. Try something new!
5. Throw out or box up anything that is not on the list (for now).
6. Keep a journal.
Remeber to always check with your doctor before making any dietary changes.