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Whats the Best Crohns Diet?
Those with Crohn’s disease know that what they put in their bodies can make them feel better, or can make things worse. Some foods can greatly increase the frequency of diarrhea and the cramping that can come with it. Though there is no specific diet that has been proven to heal Crohn’s, it is generally a good idea to watch what you eat and ensure you are getting as much nutritional value from your meals as possible.
Some people will recommend the Specific Carb Diet (SCD) for Crohn’s and Colitis patients. Though foods are unlikely to reduce crohn’s inflammation, there are some that are better tolerated than others are. This diet may help with some of the more troublesome symptoms, but it is reportedly very hard to follow it, and even harder to stay on it for a long period of time. It is often recommended that this Crohn’s diet should be followed strictly for a year before any of the restricted foods are brought back into the person’s diet.
The SCD allows for simple carbohydrates as they have a single molecular structure and therefore easily digested and absorbed by the body. Complex carbohydrates are not allowed on the SCD, as they have double and chain molecules which are harder to break down and digest.
If you are familiar with Atkins, you may already know a little about SCD. Many of the same foods are discussed and encouraged. Foods like refined sugars, pastas, wheat, oats, white potatoes, and white rice are not allowed at all. These are said to aggravate the symptoms involved with Crohn’s disease. Most of these foods to avoid are complex carbohydrates, and these are harder to digest than simple carbs. When the body digests complex sugars, more bacteria is present, and this can be hard on the intestines making symptoms much worse for anyone suffering with Crohn’s disease.
Some of the foods that are allowed when following this Crohn’s diet are beef, chicken, pork, fish, some cheeses, fruits, fermented yogurt and other simple carbohydrates. If you need something sweet, honey is the only sugar that is allowed. You should avoid foods that are high in fiber and those containing preservatives.
Perhaps the best advice would be to avoid the foods that cause problems, and to eat healthy portions of what you can have, and remember to eat smaller, more frequent meals. Don’t forget to get enough water, as dehydration can be a huge problem for crohn’s patients.
Though the SCD is often talked about, you should know that there are no clinical studies to back up the claims that are made about this diet. All you will find are patient testimonials. There are no proven foods that can help reduce inflammation, but some of the foods on this Crohn’s diet can help you with some of your symptoms.
You should remain under the care of your physician while on this diet, and you should continue to take medications unless your doctor tells you otherwise. If you start to feel a little better with this type of crohn’s diet, try and stick as rigidly to it as possible as falling of the ‘diet wagon’ may cause your symptoms to return with a vengeance.
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