What are your go-to "safe" food ideas?
We know everyone is different when it comes to IBD and diet, but it might be helpful to hear what helps others! What are some of your go-to "safe foods" that you know when all else fails, you can at least eat these and still feel well?
My most recent flare I felt as though no food was safe and that maybe I was allergic to food? That is the most frustrating thing about IBD, there is no true consistent.
That sounds incredibly discouraging, and frustrating,
! I am so sorry that you, too, are dealing with the constant inconsistency of "safe" foods. The way you describe it as an 'insanity' disease is something I think a lot of community members here can relate to. Has your doctor recommended anything to help with the malnourishment? Have you ever seen a dietician? I know some of our community members have found these specialists helpful in helping manage their nourishment/diet.
I'm sharing a link to an article with more information on dietitians that includes a link to a list of registered dietitians that you can filter by state, etc, https://inflammatoryboweldisease.net/living/psychologist-dietitian-care. I'm also including a link to an article our editorial team put together about malnourishment, https://inflammatoryboweldisease.net/symptoms/complications/malnutrition that you might find helpful.
I do hope that you are getting some support from your medical providers, but please know that our community is here for you also! -- Warmly, Christine (Team Member)
Maybe tomato sauce is why I can't eat spaghetti!
Bone broth, preferably chicken. Soft carrots, cauliflower, celery, zucchini...and then I add cubes of cheese, in hopes it will plug me up. But I haven't had to do this in a long time. There was, however, a point where I lived on it. = )
I am also in Alberta. cauliflower is bad full of gas
Hello! In my case, wheat is the main culprit. When I avoid wheat, I don't experience flares but abdominal discomfort is always there.low residue generally! Flare often coincides with chronic fatigue, so it can mean I can't really bothered to cook either, so simple things like noodles, sandwiches, and low fibre cereals end up being a staple!
~ Sahara (team member)
