Most gastrointestinal diseases are accompanied by inflammation. And when the latter are in the large intestine, doctors diagnose colitis.
Most often, this pathology is accompanied by flatulence, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. In this case, one of the most important components of complex therapy is a special diet aimed at reducing the level of inflammation and irritation. In addition, the adjusted diet stabilizes the digestive system without significant losses in vitamins and minerals.
Colitis products: permitted / prohibited
When fermentation increases as a result of digestive disorders in the body, waste and toxins are no longer excreted in full. And in what remains, processes of decay begin, poisoning the body. To eliminate all this, you need to switch to diet food. And this does not mean that only celery and spinach will remain on the menu. The list of products recommended for colitis is quite wide. But the main thing is to avoid foods that exacerbate the disease and worsen the condition of the patient with colitis.
These include:
- black and white bread, any baked goods;
- pastries with cream;
- all legumes;
- pasta (especially with sour and hot sauces);
- store canned food;
- various smoked meats;
- pickles and marinades;
- fatty fish with meat;
- milk (whole);
- fish caviar (any);
- fast food;
- sausages (primarily uncooked smoked);
- spices, herbs;
- cereals (pearl barley, barley, wheat, corn).
Limit (and seriously) the use of chocolate and coffee, sweets (also any). And alcohol will have to be completely abandoned (at least for periods of deterioration in well-being), since it is incompatible with medications prescribed for colitis.
When composing a regular diet for themselves, patients should include in it:
- boiled porridge;
- vegetables (stewed, baked);
- soups (in low-fat broths);
- fish (boiled, steamed);
- eggs;
- low-fat desserts, including marmalade and marshmallow;
- dairy products with a low percentage of fat.
The principles of nutrition for colitis
Patients with this disease need to divide the amount of food per day into 6 or even 7 meals. In this mode, nutrients will be absorbed faster. Otherwise, some of them will be excreted without assimilation, and the body will receive less nutrition.
In addition, you must:
- to provide heat treatment for all consumed products;
- do not cook anything in large pieces;
- twist all the meat into minced meat;
- strictly observe the temperature conditions for food (nothing too hot or too cold);
- eat only freshly prepared food (no yesterday's soups and cutlets).
And now, if you follow these recommendations, you can significantly shorten the treatment period for colitis and improve your well-being.
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