Everyone seems so different with diet that it is hard to say. I have celiac, so gluten zero of course. With colitis, no caffeine chocolate spicy foods or sugar, also very limited processed foods.

I happened to find a list of foods to avoid online -- I don't remember where, but I jotted down lactose, gluten, nuts, uncooked veggies and fruits, sugary drinks, alcohol, caffeine... As I mentioned, it has changed my life! Gluten-free things are very easy to find in the grocery stores. I used to assume that gluten- and lactose-free were just fads. Now, I'm a believer! If I eat apple sauce in the morning with breakfast, my day goes very well. Of course, BRAT food -- bananas, rice, apple sauce and (gluten free) toast work well. I used to live in fear of frantically needing a bathroom. Not anymore!