Dairy & alternatives
Your best butter substitue for cooking. People report similar issues to butter and digestion in high amounts though - read more
Cakes, biscuits & sweets
Herbs & spices
Meats & alternatives
Avoid pork and meat, many people have issues with this food. - read more
Fruits
One of the safest fruits for Crohn's with relatively low acidity. Only eat when ripe. - read more
One of the safest fruits for Crohn's with relatively low acidity. Only eat when ripe. - read more
One of the safer deserts available but not recommended during a flare up - read more
High milk rich content. Always avoid. - read more
Sauces & condiments
Mixed reports on Miso due to the salt content - read more
The best dairy free "milk chocolate" alternative I have found so far but still needs to be eaten in small amounts - read more
Vegetables
Very dangerous for people with Crohn's due to the oil mushrooms release - read more
Seafood
American mustard is geenrally a lot safer than English or French varieties. Avoid large quantities. - read more
Cooking Oils
Always try and use the least amount of oil possible when cooking - read more
My go-to snack bar to have with me at all times. Safe for Crohn's even during a flare up, contain no milk or dangerous ingredients and are almost 200 calories per pack of two - read more
My go-to snack bar to have with me at all times. Safe for Crohn's even during a flare up, contain no milk or dangerous ingredients and are almost 200 calories per pack of two - read more
Your best replacement for milk, although people report similar discomfort and issues as milk in large amounts. - read more
Carbs
Many people experience issues with this food - read more
There is a myth around Olive Oil that it becomes toxic when heated passed its smoke point which has been disproven by scientists and Dieticians around the world now. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is in fact very safe to cook with and filled with antioxidants and healthy fats, both of which support heart and brain health but are also ideal for your gut. - read more
Onions are one of the worst offenders to people with Crohn's. Exclude these from your diet at all times, if you need to use onions - switch to use the green end of spring/salad onions instead. - read more