- Though not a food, a person with ulcerative colitis should make sure to drink at least 64 ounces of water a day, which is basically 8 glasses. This will help keep you "regular."
- It is important to maintain a healthy diet while dealing with ulcerative colitis, so you should still make sure to eat vegetables. Most are complete safe to eat with this condition, but some are better than others, including beets, peppers potatoes, eggplant, cucumber, celery, carrots, mushrooms, lettuce and zucchini, to name a few.
- Another beneficial food group for someone suffering from ulcerative colitis is fruits, including bananas, grapes, peaches, melons, apricots and even applesauce.
- Many people suffering from ulcerative colitis have found it beneficial to stick to low-fiber grains, especially during an attack. This would include rice, pasta (refined), cornflakes (and other low-fiber cereals), bread (refined), bagels and soda crackers.
- While you may want to stick to lower fiber foods during an attack, you should eat whole grains when not suffering symptoms of ulcerative colitis. It is still important to be well balanced with your food choices.
- Stick to lean, more tender meats when living with ulcerative colitis. You should also feel comfortable eating eggs as well as fish.
- Feel free to include dairy in your diet, especially if you have a tolerance for it. Since each person is different, you may need to limit your amount but only if you have a flare up due to it.
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