What is Crohn’s Disease?

Lifestyle Treatment

In addition to medications, someone with Crohn’s disease can benefit from diet and lifestyle changes. Regarding diet, a plant-based diet including whole foods has been shown to be quite effective at preventing symptoms from flaring. Some patients find eliminating various animal products, such as eggs, meat, cheese, and even fish beneficial. Other Crohn’s patients swear by eliminating grains and starchy carbohydrates. Finally, some research shows a diet high in fiber and including significant amounts of fruits and vegetables helps repair damaged tissue, supports the immune system’s response, and also promotes digestion, all of which alleviate symptoms. It all comes down to each specific case, as there is no one size fits all diet to reduce Crohn’s disease symptoms.