This post is about Crohn’s and fiber.

The biggest problem that I have had by far was that my condition was not dignosed correctly. So, while flaring up I filled myself up with fiber because that is, after all, what you do for IBS, right? Of course you do, unfortunately I don’t have IBS……….

When you do flair up with crohn’s and, I would have to think colitis as well ,there are a couple of things that you really must do. Firstly, drink copious amounts of water because this tends to thin everything down to help it run through. I know, all very technical stuff but bear with me.

Secondly, don’t eat anything with even a remotely high fiber count. We are not talking balanced diet here, don’t worry about that because the flareup will go away and you will live through it. Also remember, a great deal of fiber is present in the peel, so peel everything.

Of course, there is a whole lot more to say about the subject but that’s not the purpose of  this particular post. I think It’s always a good idea to have a list that states what the food fibre levels are so I’ve provided 2 charts for that pupose.

Simply click on the  links below and save them to your hard drive.

http://www.crohnsdiseasedigest.com/course/awesome_muscles_podcast_26jan2006_7_usda_fiberlist.pdf

http://www.crohnsdiseasedigest.com/course/fiberfoodchart.pdf

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