Dietary Advice for Ulcerative Colitis - Milton Keynes University Hospital

Please note, this page is printable by selecting the normal print options on your computer.What is Ulcerative ColitisUlcerative Colitis (UC) is a form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). IBD is a term used to cover a number of inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract. UC causes inflammation in the large bowel and can affect the rectum, part of, or the entire colon. If you have UC this diet sheet may help you.Can diet help?Diet is not a cause of UC; however diet can help to relieve symptoms such as diarrhoea during a flare up; and maintain good health including healthy bones. You may find as time goes by you begin to notice that certain foods aggravate your symptoms of UC and so they are best avoided. However, do not remove whole food groups as this could mean you lose some vital nutrients. The main food groups are demonstrated below in the ‘Eatwell Guide’.What foods are beneficial for UC during a flare up?Soluble Fibre – Dietary fibre can be categorised into two forms, so...