Crohn s Disease Fats You Should Eat Enjoy or Avoid Everyday Health Menu NewslettersSearch Crohn's Disease Crohn s Disease Fats You Should Eat Enjoy or Avoid If you're living with Crohn's, kick saturated and trans fats to the curb and switch to these healthier options. By Kristen Stewart and Jocelyn Solis-MoreiraMedically Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD Reviewed: June 3, 2021 Medically Reviewed The healthy fats in oily fish can benefit people with Crohn’s disease.Nadine Greeff/Stocksy Eating well when you have Crohn’s means taking in enough calories and getting them from the right food sources. Healthy fats, for example, should make up 20 to 35 percent of your daily calories, according to Everyday Health nutritionist 7 Ways To Increase Your Healthy Fat Intake Not all fat is created equal! Healthy fats can help manage disease, promote hair and skin health, and lower the risk of heart disease. Good Fats vs Bad Fats for Crohn s Disease Is that the go-ahead to indulge in hot fudge sundaes? Hardly.It’s important to recognize that all fats aren’t created equal. Unsaturated fats (also known as “ When factoring in good fats, aim to get in omega-3 fatty acids (a kind of polyunsaturated fat), as well. They’re in fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, and tuna, as well as in walnuts and NEWSLETTERS Sign up for our Crohn' s Disease Newsletter SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The Latest in Crohn' s Disease Questions You Should Ask Your GI When You're Diagnosed With Crohn'sBy Natalie (Sparacio) HaydenSeptember 22, 2022 Resources for New Moms Living With IBDBy Natalie (Sparacio) HaydenSeptember 16, 2022 Can Medical Marijuana Improve Crohn’s Disease Symptoms? While some evidence suggests that cannabis use may help relieve Crohn’s symptoms, more research is needed to show disease improvement. Here’s what you...By Don RaufSeptember 16, 2022 Hispanic Americans Wait Longer for an IBD Diagnosis Than White Patients Rocio Castrillon, a Hispanic American, shares the story of her struggle to get an IBD diagnosis and discusses her work with the Crohn’s & Colitis ...By Kaitlin SullivanSeptember 15, 2022 Can Nutrition Therapy Keep Crohn’s Disease in Remission? Nutrition therapies such as exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) are more commonly used outside of the United States as a treatment for IBD. Learn about ...By Kaitlin SullivanJuly 26, 2022 What You Need to Know About the Crohn’s Disease Exclusion Diet Certain diets may help control the symptoms of Crohn’s disease, but not every diet offers the same results.By Stacy KishJune 28, 2022 What Is Step Therapy for Crohn’s Disease? Even when doctors prescribe a medication, some insurance companies require you to try lower-cost drugs first, which could delay your ability to get the...By Jessica MigalaJune 23, 2022 The 5 Best Books for Living With Crohn’s Disease Pick up a copy of one of these books if you’re trying to better cope with Crohn’s disease.By Sarah Choueiry SimkinJune 23, 2022 6 Crohn’s Emergencies — and When to Go to the Hospital A Crohn’s flare can be painful, but it’s important to know when your symptoms are signaling an emergency. Here’s when to seek immediate care for a Crohn...By Elizabeth YunJune 23, 2022 Growing Up With a Pooch Could Be Key to Protecting Against Crohn’s Disease Living with a dog early in life may have a protective effect against Crohn’s disease, new research suggests.By Jordan M. DavidsonJune 9, 2022 See All MORE IN Top Herbs and Supplements to Treat Crohn’s 6 Simple Tips for Building a Crohn’s-Friendly Soup 4 Embarrassing Crohn’s Symptoms, Solved Wellness inspired Wellness enabled FacebookTwitterInstagramPinterestYoutubeTikTok About Us Careers Editorial Policy Newsletters Meet Our Health Expert Network Privacy Policy Health News Accessibility Statement Terms of Use Contact Us Feedback Do Not Sell My Personal Information Popular Topics AdChoices NEWSLETTERS Get the best in health and wellness SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. A PROPERTY OF EHGLogo More From Everyday Health: Castle Connolly Top Doctors DailyOM Diabetes Daily Everyday Health Care Migraine Again 1996-2022 Everyday Health, Inc. Everyday Health is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. Badges Badges Badges