The IBD-AID diet reduces inflammation and balances gut bacteria to manage IBD.
It also involves eating softer food textures during flare-ups to ease digestion.
The IBD-AID diet has three phases.
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Phase 1 includes soft or pureed foods like soups and yogurt during flares.
Phase 2 adds more cooked vegetables, fish, and lean meats.
Phase 3 allows for a wider variety, including raw veggies, fruits, and nuts as symptoms improve.
If it does, contact your healthcare provider or dietitian for individualized advice.
What’s best for someone else might not be best for you.
The foods mentioned above are generally considered gentle on the stomach and easy-to-digest.
Some people may experience discomfort when they eat raw salads due to the high fiber content salads can contain.
Summary
The IBD-AID diet emphasizes avoiding pro-inflammatory foods like refined carbohydrates, sugars, and fatty foods.
These foods can trigger gut inflammation and flares in people with IBD.
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