10 Tips for Going on a Liquid Diet - Article Health

When, how to skip solid food
People with Crohn's disease often struggle to digest food, particularly when symptoms flare up. Sometimes a liquid diet is the answer.

Liquid can help a flare
Liquid meals can be lifesavers during flare-ups, when symptoms like diarrhea, cramping, and constipation are at their worst.

Make it convenient
Making your own liquid meals can save money and be convenient if you make a batch and save it in the fridge.

Skip the milk
“One thing across the board that would be true of almost everyone who has Crohn’s disease is that they are unlikely to tolerate dairy products in a flare,” Rosenau says.

Watch the sugar
Sugar is probably not going to be your friend during a Crohn’s flare. “It literally pulls water into your bowels and contributes to diarrhea,” Freuman says.

Artificial sweeteners may be a problem
Sugar-free products are not necessarily diarrhea-free, Freuman points out. They often contain sugar alcohols that can make diarrhea worse.

Get your vitamins
Vitamin deficiencies can plague people with Crohn’s, depending on the location and severity of their disease.

Explore your options
When it comes to liquid meals, taste and tolerance vary between people almost as much as Crohn’s disease itself, Dr. Hanauer says.

Make it tasty
It can be a challenge to spark your appetite, especially if you are limited to liquid meals.

Chew your food
A common dietary tip for people with Crohn’s disease is to chew your food well.


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