{"id":1169,"date":"2020-07-12T18:52:49","date_gmt":"2020-07-12T18:52:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthnewscentral.com\/?p=1169"},"modified":"2020-09-04T14:09:36","modified_gmt":"2020-09-04T14:09:36","slug":"5-key-ways-to-change-your-diet-in-order-to-manage-crohns-disease-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthnewscentral.com\/5-key-ways-to-change-your-diet-in-order-to-manage-crohns-disease-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Key Ways to Change Your Diet In Order to Manage Crohn\u2019s Disease Symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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Crohn\u2019s Disease is explained as an inflammatory bowel disease, otherwise known as IBD. This condition creates issues within the digestive tract, causing inflammation that leads to abdominal pain, fatigue, severe diarrhea, weight loss and overall malnutrition. Depending on each person\u2019s personal experience, Crohn\u2019s disease can become problematic in different parts of the digestive tract.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This also means that it makes it that much harder to figure out how to stop the pain. Plus it is also known to cause discomfort that can go anywhere from mild to severe. And although it normally affects the small intestine and the colon, it can also cause problems all throughout a person\u2019s gastrointestinal tract (GI), generating more problems all throughout the body.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you happen to be dealing with Crohn\u2019s Disease, changing your diet and making sure that your overall GI health is at its best can help minimize any symptoms of this sickness. Of course helping mitigate these symptoms also depends on each and every person\u2019s personal case.\u00a0

And as much as the severity depends on each and every person\u2019s personal case, there are 5 key ways to change your diet in order to help deal with these symptoms.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. Personalize Diet Plan Preferences<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Because Crohn\u2019s Disease affects each and every person differently, there isn\u2019t any one diet or meal plan that will work for everyone. To make matters even more frustrating, symptoms of Crohn\u2019s can change for people as well, even if they\u2019ve been dealing with it for a while. According to a registered dietitian at Michigan Medicine that happens to specialize in digestive health, R.D.N. Emily Haller, she explains,\u00a0\u201cDietary recommendations should be tailored individually for those with IBD and consider many factors including but not limited to disease activity, medications, age, food tolerances and intolerances, laboratory findings, clinical symptoms, as well as the person\u2019s goals.\u201d

Another great tip would be to write down everything you eat and see how it affects your gut and your body. This will help identify what food causes inflammation and unnecessary flareups. Of course working with a specialist like Haller, or a GI dietician, can also help create a diet plan that will benefit your needs and your condition the most.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2. Don\u2019t Consume \u201cProblem\u201d Foods<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

An additional way to help alleviate Crohn\u2019s Disease symptoms is to not consume \u201cproblem\u201d foods in the first place. These include spicy foods, caffeine and alcohol, which can all worsen any underlying symptoms living within the digestive tract already. Other types of drinks like soda and seltzer that are carbonated also create more gas, making the gut even more distressed. Another problem food would be those that are considered \u201cfast foods\u201d like French fries and greasy burgers. These tend to lead to gas, an upset stomach, diarrhea or all of the above. Unfortunately, bland and boring food might actually be your best bet at exacerbating the symptoms.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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3. Target Eating Fiber<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For patients that don\u2019t suffer from strictures, which is when scar tissue builds up and creates areas within the intestine to get narrow, or obstruction symptoms which cause cramping, vomiting, constipation, a swollen abdomen or constipation – all signs that point to a blocked intestine \u2013 then they can actually eat more fiber every day. Dietitian Haller suggests having at least 30 to 38 grams of fiber a day if possible.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

According to Haller, \u201cFiber intake may protect against flares in those with Crohn\u2019s disease.\u201d A study showed that \u2018those who at 23 grams of fiber a day were 40 percent less likely to have a flare at six months compared to those who at 10 grams per day.\u2019 This is because fiber is a well-known nutrient that creates a healthy and thick protective mucus layer in the gut. Haller also suggests adding an extra 3 grams of fiber per day by eating certain foods like chia seeds, quinoa, raspberries, potatoes with skin, and cooked oatmeal.\u00a0

Of course for those that do have strictures or possible obstruction issues, they should stay away from certain foods high in fiber like seeds, nuts and raw vegetables since these can create more problems. Again, speaking with a professional dietician to come up with the proper diet plan for your particular case would be best.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

4. Remove Dairy When Possible\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

One other way to help minimize Crohn\u2019s manifestations is to remove diary products from your diet when possible. Patients that suffer from IBD, with symptoms of diarrhea, gas and abdominal pain, normally feel better when they stop dairy. Some don\u2019t even know that they are actually lactose intolerant, meaning their body cannot actually digest milk sugar lactose found in dairy products. By choosing to remove such foods like milk, butter, cheese, cream, and many others, symptoms of this debilitating disease can lessen and make you feel a lot better.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

5. Say No To Sugar<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

People choose to remove sugar from their diets for a number of reasons, and those suffering from Crone\u2019s Disease can benefit as well. Unfortunately, fructose \u2013 even natural sugars found in fruit, honey and certain veggies \u2013 can cause bloating, abdominal pain and diarrhea, as well as make other symptoms worse. According to Haller, excess sugar intake causes \u2018microbial imbalance and weakening intestinal gut barrier function.\u2019 When possible, watch out for foods containing fructose, crystalline fructose, high fructose corn syrup and others and refrain from ingesting them.\u00a0

If you suffer from Crohn\u2019s Disease and have attempted to follow these 5 tips and yet you still feel reoccurring symptoms, remember that it is always best to see a doctor and a dietician to best deal with these health issues in order to be able to live your best and healthiest life!<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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