Healthline 7 Healthy Eating Strategies for IBD Patients Skip to main content Close Select your preferred language English عربى 简体中文 繁體中文 فارسي עִברִית 日本語 한국어 Русский Español Tagalog Menu Close Call 1-800-CEDARS-1 toggle search form Close Los Angeles, 27 October 2020 09:00 AM America/Los_Angeles Healthline 7 Healthy Eating Strategies for IBD Patients Knowing which foods to eat is an important part of managing inflammatory bowel disease symptoms, according to Cedars-Sinai experts. Photo by Getty Images. Healthline recently interviewed dietitian Kelly Issokson, MS, RD, CNSC, of the Nutrition and Integrative IBD Program at Cedars-Sinai, about how patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can stick to their limited diet when cooking isn't an option. Inflammatory bowel disorders, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, cause chronic inflammation that damages the gastrointestinal tract. Patients living with IBD must pay careful attention to everything they eat. They often lose their appetites and struggle to eat well, let alone enough. Knowing which foods to eat is an important part of managing disease symptoms that come and go as IBD patients experience flare-ups and periods of remission. Eating well on the go can be especially challenging and requires planning and preparation. "If you're in remission, you actually want to look for plant-based fiber-rich foods. When ordering out opt for foods like salads, whole grains, nuts, and other veggies," Issokson told Healthline. "But if you're in the middle of a flare-up, you want foods lower in fiber and easier to digest, like smoothies and soups." When eating fiber, choose cooked, peeled or puréed produce, which is easier to digest than the raw version, especially for those experiencing stomach issues. When options may be limited outside the house, it may be best to pack a meal and snacks. Whether eating at a café or munching from a lunch box, Issokson told Healthline it is never wise to rush. "If you're eating too quickly or too much, you still won't feel great afterward," Issokson said. Click here to read the complete story from Healthline. Related Stories RSS feed - Related Stories (opens in new window) View all headlines - Related Stories HealthDay Black Women Less Likely to Get Laparoscopic Fibroid Surgeries October 07, 2022 09:00 AM America/Los_Angeles HealthDay recently interviewed Rebecca J. Schneyer, MD, a resident in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at Cedars-Sinai, about a study she led that found Black and Hispanic women were less likely than white women to receive minimally … Read more KCRW Want New Omicron Booster Wait at Least 2 Months After Last Shot October 06, 2022 09:00 AM America/Los_Angeles KCRW program Press Play recently featured Rita Shane, PharmD, vice president and chief pharmacy officer at Cedars-Sinai, discussing who qualifies for the updated COVID-19 booster and how long patients must wait before getting the shot.The Centers … Read more ABC 7 Spider-Man Swings by 4-Year-Old Leukemia Patient s Birthday Party at Cedars-Sinai September 30, 2022 09:00 AM America/Los_Angeles ABC 7 recently profiled Cedars-Sinai patient Jabari Henley, who celebrated his fourth birthday with a special superhero at Guerin Children's newly opened inpatient facility.The Lifedriven Foundation helped throw Henley a surprise party in the Guerin … Read more Show previous items Show next items Contact the Media Team Email: [email protected] Contact Laura Coverson laura.coverson@cshs.org Share this release Healthline 7 Healthy Eating Strategies for IBD Patients Share on: Twitter Share on: Facebook Share on: LinkedIn Search Our Newsroom Social media Visit our Facebook page (opens in new window) Follow us on Twitter (opens in new window) Visit our Youtube profile (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Latest news 07 Oct 2022 - HealthDay Black Women Less Likely to Get Laparoscopic Fibroid Surgeries 07 Oct 2022 - Faculty Publications: Sept. 29-Oct. 6 07 Oct 2022 - Fine-Tuning Organ-Chip Technology 06 Oct 2022 - KCRW Want New Omicron Booster Wait at Least 2 Months After Last Shot 05 Oct 2022 - Cedars-Sinai Schedules Free Flu Vaccine Clinics 04 Oct 2022 - Cedars-Sinai Showcases Hispanic and Latinx Art Newsroom Home