Cakes, biscuits & sweets
Meats & alternatives
Avoid pork and meat, many people have issues with this food. - read more
Dairy & alternatives
High milk rich content. Always avoid. - read more
Vegetables
Very dangerous for people with Crohn's due to the oil mushrooms release - read more
Fruits
Many people experience issues with this food - 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
Avoid in most cases due to the high fat content - read more
Nuts, beans and seeds
High fat content of some nuts can cause swelling in some people - experiement with in small increments - read more
Very dangerous for people with Crohn's disease. Extremely high in acids. - read more
Many people with Crohn's experience issues with this food due to it's high acid - read more
Popcorn can often come buttered which will make it extremely dangerous. Salted popcorn will be the safer alternative but check there is still no butter involved. - read more
Avoid any potato chips / crisps high in fat that feel oily on your fingers. Some homemade crisp varieties in the UK have been found to be relatively safe, such as Tyrells - read more
Many people with Crohn's experience issues with this food - read more
Carbs
High-fat protein lunch meats can cause gas and irritate the intestinal lining. - read more
Avoid pork and meat sausages due to the high fat content. The best way to make sausages safe are to switch to turkey sausages if you can find them - read more
Very dangerous for people with Crohn's due to the oil mushrooms release - read more
Contains a high amount of dairy and high in acids. Always avoid. - read more
Many people with Crohn's experience issues with this food - read more
You need to remove the bottom few centimeters of the spring onion so you only have the green that remains. Onions are very dangerous for Crohn's disease but if you're desperate for some onion taste in your meals then make sure to use the green part only of a spring/salad onion - read more
Acidity can put things out of balance, especially during a flare up and will cause discomfort to any wounding in the gut. Many people experience issues with this food. Ensure you thoroughly cook through when using. - read more
Herbs & spices
High acidity can put things out of balance, especially during a flare up and will cause discomfort to any wounding in the gut. Avoid whenever you can. - read more