Which foods should I avoid with a Crohns disease diet plan?
The foods that trigger symptoms differ for each person with Crohn’s disease. To know which foods to leave out of your diet plan, you’ll need to determine which foods trigger yours. Many people with Crohn’s disease find that the foods on the following list aggravate symptoms during disease flares. So it’s likely that at least some of these listed foods will trigger your symptoms: • alcohol (mixed drinks, beer, wine) • butter, mayonnaise, margarine, oils • carbonated beverages • coffee, tea, chocolate • corn husks • dairy products (if lactose intolerant) • fatty foods (fried foods) • foods high in fiber • gas-producing foods (lentils, beans, legumes, cabbage, broccoli, onions) • nuts and seeds (peanut butter, other nut butters) • raw fruits • raw vegetables • red meat and pork • spicy foods • whole grains and bran Once you’ve identified foods that cause your symptoms to flare, you can choose either to avoid them or to learn new ways of preparing them that will make them tolerable. To do
