Crohn’s Disease 8 Tips for Eating Out - Article Health

Restaurant survival guide
If you have Crohn’s disease, you have to be picky about what you put in your mouth, and going out to eat may be a challenge—particularly if you’re having a flare-up.

Study the menu
Search online for the restaurant menu, or if you live in a metropolitan area, check out menupages.com. And don’t be shy about calling the restaurant. “It’s exactly the same thing that people with food allergies do,” says Martha Rosenau, a registered dietitian and owner of Peak Nutrition, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Know your triggers
Although food tolerances are different for everyone, certain food groups are common problems: dairy products, fatty foods, and raw fruits and veggies.

Explore different cuisines
Certain cuisines tend to be better tolerated than others, Freuman says.

Fast food can be OK
The types of food that can be helpful if you’re having a Crohn’s flare are “the opposite of what I consider to be healthy,” Freuman says. Case in point, fast food.

Make it a social occasion
Grabbing lunch or meeting for dinner is often the best chance to catch up with friends and family—and you don’t have to miss out just because you don’t feel well enough to eat.

Avoid crowds
Simple steps like going to a restaurant outside of peak lunch and dinner times can make it less stressful.

Relax
Like with many things in life, having a positive attitude about eating out can go a long way.

Be a regular
It can be a challenge to find restaurants with good food, reasonable prices, and a nice atmosphere. It can be an even taller order if you have dietary restrictions because of Crohn’s disease.



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