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Following diet is recommended for patients of crohn's disease:
1.Drink lots of water to keep body hydrated and prevent constipation
2.Eat a high fiber diet when IBD is under control.
3.During active phase of disease , take less amount of high fiber foods and follow a low fiber diet
4. Reduce excessive fat intake.
5. Take low sugar in diet & drinks.
6.. Caffine & alcohol should be taken in limits.
7. Eat fish (3.5 to 7 ounces per day) instead of chicken, beef, or pork:
8. Zinc: 25-50 mg per day, balanced with 2-4 mg per day of copper is beneficial.
9..Limit gas-producing foods such as cabbage-family vegetables
10..Take nutrious fresh fruits .
11.Supplementation of Vitamin D prevents bone loss in Crohn's patients
12.Fish oil decreases the inflammation.
http://www.healthcastle.com/ibd-diet.shtml
All these dietary modifications help greatly in reducing inflammation ,& increasing the gap of attacks & improves the quality of life.
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