IBD-Friendly Produce to Eat This Summer Everyday Health Menu NewslettersSearch Ulcerative Colitis IBD-Friendly Produce to Eat This Summer Just because you have IBD doesn’t mean you have to avoid tasty, fresh summer produce. Here are some IBD-friendly options to try this summer. By Rachel Dyckman, RDNMedically Reviewed by Lynn Grieger, RDN, CDCES Reviewed: August 10, 2022 Medically Reviewed Watermelon smoothies provide hydration for people with IBD.Adobe Stock Along with warm weather, summertime means delicious seasonal fruits and vegetables at their peak of ripeness. We all know fruits and vegetables are an important component of a nutritious diet, but for those living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), eating more fruits and vegetables isn’t always so straightforward. Those with IBD are often hesitant to incorporate fibrous foods into their diet out of fear that they may trigger or worsen Editor' s Picks Trust Your Gut: Regaining Control and Confidence With IBD Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease can complicate your day-to-day, but you don't have to let it slow you down — use these strategies to keep living your life to the fullest.… Learn More 2 Grilled Summer Squash Summer squash includes yellow squash and zucchini, as well as heirloom varieties that you can often find at local farmer’s markets, such as pattypan and avocado squash. They have a slightly sweet and nutty flavor, and since they become very tender once cooked, summer squash are generally well tolerated by people living with IBD. To further improve digestibility, try preparation methods such as peeling and steaming, or grilling with the skins removed. There are many ways to incorporate summer squash into your meals that are both tasty and gentle on your gut, such as sautéing spiralized zucchini “noodles” with tomato sauce and cooked lean ground turkey meat, pureeing avocado squash into a creamy soup, or grilling yellow squash and drizzling it with tahini sauce. 3 Eggplant DipWhen it comes to IBD-friendly vegetables, eggplant ranks high on the list, as it becomes soft and buttery when cooked, and its skin can easily be removed to minimize GI irritation. Furthermore, the tender inner portion of eggplant has a favorable soluble to NEWSLETTERS Sign up for our Digestive Health Newsletter SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. 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