What about spicy food

Hi . This is a great question and, unfortunately, there is no easy answer. Some seem to be able to handle some spicy food, others not so much, and yet others find it can change over time. Our patient leader Christal wrote here about previously being one of the lucky ones who could do spice and then her triggers changing to no more: https://inflammatoryboweldisease.net/living/changing-uc-food-triggers. Matt wrote here about a little spice being o.k., but not overdoing it: https://inflammatoryboweldisease.net/living/five-trigger-foods. It seems the lesson is to be vigilant in noting what foods are your triggers. Some find it helpful to keep a food diary (see: https://inflammatoryboweldisease.net/living/food-diary). Hopefully others will chime in with their thoughts and please let us know if you have other questions. Best, Richard (Team Member)