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Ulcerative Colitis Diet Directory
Different foods trigger UC flares in different people. Eating foods that decrease inflammation can help improve your symptoms and quality of life. A good diet for ulcerative colitis should include plenty of protein, whole grains, complex carbs, and healthy fats. Many with UC try to avoid fatty foods, caffeine, sodas, popcorn, nuts, raw foods, spicy foods, and more. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how to find the right ulcerative colitis diet for you, foods to enjoy, foods to avoid, and much more.
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Creating an Ulcerative Colitis Diet Plan
Learn about managing your diet if you have ulcerative colitis and dietary supplements that may reduce GI inflammation.
Ulcerative Colitis and Nutrition
There's no diet for ulcerative colitis. What you eat doesn't cause or cure UC. But eating a diet rich in nutrients may help you spend more time in remission and live a healthier life.
Ulcerative Colitis: Problem Foods to Avoid
Can avoiding some foods help you reduce ulcerative colitis symptoms like pain and diarrhea?
Vitamins for Crohn's Disease
If you have Crohn's disease, here are minerals and vitamins your body may need -- and how to get more of them.
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7 Tips for Exercising With a GI Disorder
Crohn’s, IBS, and other GI disorders can put a serious snag in a workout. Here’s how to sidestep symptoms and keep your healthy exercise routine on track.
Ulcerative Colitis: Keeping a Food Diary
Is your diet shrinking because of ulcerative colitis? Keeping a food diary will help you know which foods to avoid -- and which to welcome back into your diet. Here's how to do it.
Test Your Colitis IQ
Take our true/false quiz to learn how much you know about ulcerative colitis.
Diet, UC, and Pregnancy
Eating a well-balanced diet is always important when you have ulcerative colitis. But when you're pregnant with UC, getting the right balance of nutrients is essential. Here’s how to eat well and stay healthy during pregnancy.
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What to Do When Ulcerative Colitis Flares
Get tips to help soothe ulcerative colitis flares, from diarrhea to pain and fatigue. Learn how to fight back with medication, diet, and more.
Ulcerative Colitis Diet Tips and Mistakes
See how diet can affect your ulcerative colitis. Learn what foods can aggravate it and how to get the nutrition you need.