IBD Flare Diet: What to Eat (and Avoid) During Crohn’s & Colitis Flares

What should you eat during a Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis flare?
In this 9-minute video, I share a step-by-step IBD flare diet plan based on the same guidance I give patients in the clinic. You’ll learn what to eat, what to avoid, and how to manage symptoms with more confidence.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. Always consult your gastroenterologist, dietitian, or a qualified healthcare professional, as individual needs may vary significantly.

📌 Chapters
0:00 Intro – Eating during an IBD flare
1:10 Goals of a flare diet (reduce inflammation, maintain nutrition, avoid over-restriction)
2:10 Safer carbs, fruits, and vegetables
3:10 Fluids, hydration & clot risk in IBD
4:20 Proteins and snacks that help during flare
5:40 Calcium & Vitamin D (important if you use steroids like prednisolone)
6:50 Foods to avoid during flares
7:40 The “Gentle Plate” template + smoothie idea
8:30 Troubleshooting by symptoms (bloating, diarrhea, strictures, weight loss)
9:10 Lifestyle levers – sleep, gentle exercise, stress reduction
9:30 Summary

📌 Watch next:
– Shakes to Heal Crohn’s Disease? Exclusive Enteral Nutrition (EEN) Explained
– Steroid Side Effects in IBD: Risks & How to Protect Yourself
– Crohn’s & Colitis Diet: What the Latest Guidelines Say (ECCO 2025)

📚 Extra resource
ECCO 2025 guideline on diet in IBD: https://academic.oup.com/ecco-jcc/adv...

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