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Dairy-free Lower fat Paleo Ayurvedic Mediterranean Elimination diet (to identify trigger foods) Pantry Staples to include in your diet Easier-to-digest fruits (bananas, cooked fruits, cantaloupe) Lean proteins (fish, white meat poultry, eggs) Fully cooked, seedless, skinless vegetables Stocks and broths Clean meats (organic, no added hormones or antibiotics) Soothing herbs (ginger, lavender, chamomile) Foods to Avoid Alcohol and caffeine Carbonated beverages Gluten and grains (varies individually) Conventional dairy products Processed foods Fatty, greasy foods Artificial sweeteners and processed sugar Hot spices (pepper, chiles, cayenne, cumin) During flare-ups: nuts, seeds, and corn Diets for Managing Ulcerative Colitis Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD): Focuses on eliminating complex carbohydrates and sugars to reduce inflammation and support gut healing
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