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Suggested
Chrohn's & Colitis Diet
This
inforamtion is provided by Strauss Herb Company
Foods
to include:
• Drink plenty of fluids - distilled water,
herbal teas, pure juices
• Fresh, non-acidic veggies (ie/ broccoli,
kale, spinach, carrots, celery, garlic, turnips,
cabbage, Brussels sprouts) – steam, bake,
broil, or juice veggies
• Peeled fruit (raw or juiced) - helps to
remove hard to digest fibre
• Papaya - reduces inflammation and aids
digestion
• Alfalfa – anti-inflammatory
• Garlic – overall cleanser
• Peas, beans, lentils – great sources
of protein
• Brown rice, barley, millet, quinoa, kamut,
spelt (if tolerated)
• Fibre – flaxseeds, oat/rice bran –
helps to improve bowel function; soothing effect
• Olive, hemp, flaxseed oil – soothing
and anti-inflammatory
• White poultry (skinless) and fish
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Fresh fruits and vegetables – improves bowel
function, provides essential immune-boosting properties
and helps to eliminate toxic build-up.
Foods
to AVOID:
• All wheat products, dairy products, red
meats, acidic fruits, chocolate, corn, nuts, eggs,
foods with artificial additives/preservatives,
spicy foods, fried and processed foods, saturated
fats, sugary foods (refined sugars), soft drinks,
alcohol, caffeine
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During an Acute attack:
• Consume soft foods only. Try putting oat
bran, steamed vegetables, and well-cooked brown
rice or millet in a blender.
• Try juicing all fruits and vegetables for
2 – 3 days.
NOTES:
If bleeding occurs, the antibiotic capsules may
be necessary. If constipation persists, the laxative
capsules are very effective.
Important
considerations:
• Incorporate the “All Time Best Diet”
into your lifestyle
• Choose a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables
daily – make your plate colorful!
• Drink plenty of pure water daily
• Avoid all genetically altered foods
• Avoid the use of microwaves
• Choose stainless steel or glass cookware
instead of aluminum
• Please stop smoking
References:
Balch,
Phyllis A., and Balch, JamesF. Prescription for
nutritional healing - 3rd Edition. New York, NY:
Penguin Putnam Inc., 2000.
Crocker,
Pat and Eagles, Susan. The juicing bible. Toronto,
ON: Robert Rose Inc., 2000.
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Please note that this diet is ONLY a recommended
guideline.
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