Dairy & alternatives
Your best butter substitue for cooking. People report similar issues to butter and digestion in high amounts though - 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
Cakes, biscuits & sweets
One of the safer deserts available but not recommended during a flare up - 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
Sauces & condiments
American mustard is geenrally a lot safer than English or French varieties. Avoid large quantities. - 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
Cooking Oils
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
Drinks
Vegetables
One of the safest vegatables to include in a Crohn's disease diet - read more
Surprisingly contain no milk! However contain high amounts of Glucose-Fructose Syrup which some people struggle with - read more
Herbs & spices
Paprika is one of the safer spices to add to your diet as it contains very little spicyness that will upset your stomach but still giving flavour - read more
Acidity can put things out of balance, especially during a flare up and will cause discomfort to any wounding in the gut - read more
Carbs
Can cause some issues due to being quite "doughy". Avoid during a flare up - read more
Seafood
Relatively low-residue and generally safe even during a flare up - read more
The safest oil to cook with - avoid using large quantities - read more
One of the safest vegatables to include in a Crohn's disease diet - read more
Your best replacement for milk, although people report similar discomfort and issues as milk in large amounts. - read more