Your diet is an important component of managingulcerative colitis (UC).
Verywell / Jessica Olah
What Is the Best Diet for Ulcerative Colitis?
Diet can help manage UC by putting less stress on the colon.
Verywell / Jessica Olah
This typically involves alow-residue dietcomprised of foods that don’t leave undigested grit in stools.
Another part of the dietary strategy is to eat foods that are binding.
These are foods low in fiber that help ease diarrhea by making stools firmer.
They include refined grains and soft fruits high in pectin (a natural gelatin-like substance).
An example of this is theBRAT dietcomposed of bananas, white rice, applesauce, and toast.
Speak with your healthcare provider or anutritionistto help you find the foods that best meet these needs.
Crohns and Colitis Foundation.Managing ulcerative colitis flare-ups.
