What to Drink and What Not to Drink with Crohn’s Disease Everyday Health Menu NewslettersSearch Crohn's Disease What to Drink and What Not to Drink With Crohn s Disease Getting enough fluids is a must, but some beverages can worsen Crohn’s symptoms. Here’s how to quench your thirst without side effects. By Wyatt MyersMedically Reviewed by Kareem Sassi, MD Reviewed: February 25, 2021 Medically Reviewed Herbal tea can help you stay hydrated Danil Nevsky/Stocksy Proper hydration is important for everyone, and even more so when you have an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) like On Trend: Cooking for Crohn’s Disease Try these twists on the latest food trends and recipes, all of which were created specifically for a Crohn’s-friendly diet. Watch the videos 651 Soda Is Not Good for Crohn s Disease Sunisa Kanphian/Getty Images Even if you don’t mind the taste of 7 Things Making Your Crohn' s Disease Worse While there is no cure for Crohn's, here are some ways to manage your condition and not make it worse. 652 Water Is the Best Thing to Drink for People With Crohn s Disease Jenny Dettrick/Getty Images It may not sound exciting, but the best hydration when managing an IBD such as Crohn’s disease is plain H2O. There’s no other beverage that will work harder to help you overcome the negative effects of 653 Coffee Can Aggravate Crohn s Symptoms Colleen Nicholson/Stocksy Coffee has been cited for both pluses and minuses in health studies, but the verdict for IBD and 654 Meal Replacement Drinks Can Help With Nutrient Intake for Crohn s Disease iStock If you’re having difficulty maintaining weight, a characteristic trait of IBD and Crohn’s disease, a good meal replacement shake will deliver concentrated nutrition in a calorie-dense beverage. "Make sure the product is free of lactose, fructose, inulin (a type of 655 Sugar in Fruit Juices Can Worsen Crohn s Symptoms Catherine Falls/Getty Images Though seemingly healthy, juices are often loaded with sugar — natural and added — which can be a real problem if you have Crohn's disease or another IBD. "They’re not recommended, especially if sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup,” says Catsos. "Even 100 percent fruit juices can make Crohn’s symptoms worse. I’d limit it to 3 to 4 oz per serving.” 656 Coconut Water Can Replenish Electrolytes Subrata Dutta/iStock After a 657 Milk Is A Nutritious Choice As Long As You' re Not Lactose Intolerant Stephan Dötsch/Getty Images Milk provides protein and 658 Herbal Teas May Soothe the Digestive System Getty Images "Some teas are mixtures of herbs and other ingredients that may exacerbate Crohn’s symptoms," explains Erica Ilton, RD, clinical nutrition coordinator in the department of gastroenterology at Mount Sinai Hospital and a dietitian in private practice in New York City. An example of an unwanted ingredient is 659 Drink Alcohol in Moderation if Living with Crohn s Beatrix Boros/Stocksy Alcohol isn’t completely off the table if you have an IBD like Crohn's disease, but you need to practice moderation to ensure that you don’t exacerbate your symptoms, per Related Galleries Gut Healthy Foods Worth Trying — or Not A Daily Meal Plan for Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency 9 Healthy Meals You Can Eat if You Have Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency 10 Celebrities Living With Crohn s Disease NEWSLETTERS Sign up for our Crohn' s Disease Newsletter SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. 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