People with ulcerative colitis often suffer from iron deficiency resulting from blood losses. This can be corrected with iron supplements or by eating high iron foods such as liver, beef, turkey, lamb, tofu, spinach, molasses, oatmeal, and eggs. Adequate fluids and low fibre foods may be of benefit in treating the diarrhea. Stimulants and irritants should be avoided according to individual tolerances, e.g. fatty foods, caffeine, spicy foods and/or bran products. Parenteral nutrition and elemental diets have not been shown to be more effective than an oral diet in preventing surgery or promoting remission.
It can be helpful to keep a food diary to keep track of what you’re eating, as well as how you feel. If you discover that some foods are causing your symptoms to flare, you can try eliminating them. Here are some suggestions that may help:
Banana
Eat two to three ripe bananas everyday to help ease colitis symptoms. Bananas are easily digestible because they are bland and smooth. Bananas relieve the colitis symptoms and help promote the healing process.
Pomegranate
Pomegranate would be the key to treating inflammatory bowel disease. Urolithin A, a metabolite, as well as its synthetic equivalent, is believed to be a major element in the treatment of inflammatory colitis. Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) include Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, two diseases that are characterized by long-term inflammation of the lining of part of the digestive tract.
Grape
A great natural treatment for gastritis is based on a grapes diet. This diet will help even if you suffer from a more chronic form of gastritis. You can also undertake this diet along with the prescribed medication that you have from the doctor.
Apple
Eat at least one steamed or boiled apple everyday. Apples are rich in minerals such as iron and phosphate and can be a very effective home remedy to aid in the healing process of Colitis.
Mango
Eating mango may have benefits for people who live with Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis.
Conclusion
Many people with ulcerative colitis can experience remission from their disease and do not need to follow a special diet at that time. Medication is the primary treatment during periods of active disease and diet can help alleviate some of the symptoms. Consult your physician if you have any further questions about ulcerative colitis.
Stephanie