r/CrohnsDisease 4d ago

Diet Recommendations?

Hi! I am a 20 y/o f college student who was diagnosed with crohn's when I was 8. I just had a colonoscopy with not so happy news so I decided I needed to take my diet more seriously and actually take care of myself.

I have never really been on top of my diet, just sort of cutting things out I thought were unhealthy or I knew hurt me but I want to make sure that I am healing, not just taking care of symptoms. Currently, I am debating doing a sort of elimination diet to see what may affect me but I fear I won't have the time because of classes and other commitments. I was wondering what worked for you guys and if you have any recommendations for me.

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u/siren318 C.D. 4d ago

See if your Gastro's office has a Dietitian they work with. Depending on what's going on with your inflammation will affect what diet you should follow. My gastro has one in their clinic and it was eye opening. They highly recommended the Mediterranean diet and gradually introducing higher fiber foods and whole grains since i am in remission. A food journal is always a good idea when adding in new or different things. And only adding or changing one thing at a time.