Ulcerative colitis diet: What to eat to manage symptoms

Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in which the immune system is thought to attack the gut lining, failing to recognise it as part of the body. A focused ulcerative colitis diet may therefore help with the management of symptoms. With the guidance of an IBD team or a dietician, those suffering from ulcerative colitis can be put on an elimination diet in order to identify potential trigger foods, or may be encouraged to keep a food diary in order to track links between certain foods and symptoms. 

Those who have undergone surgery or are struggling with an ulcerative colitis flare up may be put on a low residue diet or a low fiber diet in order to manage symptoms and lessen the burden of their disease.