5 WAYS DIETS CAN HELP THOSE WITH IBD

Diets (paths to healthy nutrition) can help Crohnies and UCees:

1. get the healthy nutrients they need (like iron and protein)
2. eat the foods that promote a healthier life and help them feel better
3. eliminate food triggers that make their symptoms worse
4.  heal and maintain a healthy microbiome (and a healthier intestine)
5. build stronger bones and healthier organs << 168. minerals>>
6. improve growth for children and teens   

The problem is that not every case of Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis is the same. As a result, there's no single diet for IBD that works for everybody. Additionally, not enough research has been done to determine the single best diet for IBD; therefore, it is important to work with healthcare providers to find the best diet specific to you or your child. It's also important to note that often diet alone won't solve the problems of Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, but that diet will work together with needed medicines and sometimes with surgery and psychological support to provide your best possible outcome.

Nutrition4IBD and our sister site, Nutrition4Kids, will provide reliable information and help you understand:

• where to get needed vitamins and minerals
• why certain foods may be helpful
• why some foods may be harmful
• useful supplements
• IBD diets
• how to eat during a flare and after surgery
• the ways a combined approach of medicines and nutrition can help
• the risks and benefits of medicines, diet, and surgery
• how to support yourself and your family
•  the practical tools you need to manage your or your child's IBD