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Crohn's Disease diagnosis: How do you handle foods?

Digestive Health | Last Active: Jul 10, 2023 | Replies (12)

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@lstubert

I honestly believe my switch to mostly plant-based diet (as vegan as I can) has put my Chrohn's in remission along with finally finding the right medications (Stelara). I feel SO much better and I recover much quicker from a flare. I also have PSC and GERD. I am the only one in my family who eats this way though so I'm not 100% but I try to be. No red meat, no dairy, sometimes chicken or fish. The other thing I think that is big is now I only get eggs or chicken from a local butcher so no more grocery store/factory farmed meats which contain so much bad stuff. I try to keep my food as whole as possible too and although there are some tasty meat alternatives out there I like mushrooms or other whole food substitutes. I love beans and grains – so many fun ones and these do not bother me although I understand that might not be the case for everyone. I do avoid foods like pastas, crackers and sugary stuff instead honestly preferring fruit with the occasional indulgence. There are some fantastic sites too with people making yummy recipes (Minimalist Baker) and as an avid cook it has been super fun to try. I also love America's Test Kitchen The Complete Plant-based Cookbook. It has encouraged me to try ingredients I haven't tried before that I now love. I miss nothing about my previous diet – I'm eating this way for the rest of my life. I feel like since going this way a whole new world of tastes has opened up and the bonus is I feel so much better. Chrohn's is a funny thing cause what works for one person might not work for another and food has been a minefield for me and in some ways still is but eating this way has been my biggest victory over this disease. Hope that helps!

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Thanks you for your information. Will for sure be checking out the Minimalist Baker and cookbook.