eating tomatoes whilst having uc flare

I've never had issues with tomatoes but tomato soup tends to aggravate me. One trick you can do is add a little bit of baking soda to acidic things to bring the acidity down. I do this and it seems to really help.

For instance, normally I can't drink orange juice but if I add a bit of baking soda is doesn't bother me at all.

Don't eat tomatoes if you have colitis or crohn, the reason is not about acidity or seeds, but it concerns all the fruits from the Solanacaes family, they are known (Thanks to recent studies) to make our gut more permeable, that's why tomatoes induce flares in general, sooner or later.
This family contains eggplants, pepper, as well for example. Don't eat them.

You said the meal is well tolerated, so that's your answer. Unless you have a history of issues with tomatoes, then I wouldn't worry.

ohh sheesh keep forgetting to look at the dates. Thanks Studly. :)

jeanloup: diet and colitis is very individual. While one may not be able to certain foods, another person can.

I could never eat potatoes, but tomatoes were never a problem for me, skin or no skin.

I have no issues at all with potatoes or tomatoes. As far as remission, I am in a flare as I type this.

jeanloup: I will respectfully disagree with you. I was in remission for a few years. I am in a current flare because of stress, not because of potatoes and tomatoes.

any chance jeanloup that you could point us in the direction of those studies ?

thanks mate

Post Edited By Moderator (Michelejc) : 3/12/2015 1:29:02 PM (GMT-6)

and a good article about nightshades (=solanacaes)

http://www.thepaleomom.com/2012/08/the-whys-behind-autoimmune-protocol.html

One Nutritionists Opinion

Diet and Nutrition from CCFA

Potatoes 'might' be a problem studies mostly on mice; nothing on a significant number of humans. (show me if so). I read several studies about potatoes containing 'glycoalkaloids' and the DAILY consumption MAY be harmful to the small intestine . My thoughts are having mashed potatoes (infrequent chips or fries) with a meal isn't bad for the colon. 'Further studies needed' In fact, I find mashed potatoes easy on my colon and good for me.

Studies on UC-induced mice where they feed them an exaggerated amount of something are really difficult to draw conclusions. Significant human studies (1000 ppl, placebo, double blind are required and even small human studies of 10-60 contradict studies on mice).

Check out this site:

University of Maryland Medical Center Says: EAT TOMATOES
"...If fiber bothers you, steam or bake your vegetables instead of eating them raw, and avoid high fiber foods such as broccoli, cauliflower, and raw apples. Eat antioxidant foods, including fruits (such as blueberries, cherries, and TOMATOES ) and vegetables (such as squash and bell peppers)..."

If it is not bothering you then eat the foods. You start eliminating what bothers others (or mice intestines) then you'll starve yourself often for no reason and be miserable.

There is no consensus on diet from what I can tell other than to eat nutritious meals you can tolerate.

"Elimination Diets" are frequently discussed - tailored to you

Food diary with symptoms, stress, activity level and also track illnesses, allergies...



I would not worry about potatoes, tomatoes and the other foods listed on this thread or others
UNLESS THEY BOTHER YOU.

There is no conclusive evidence these and other food bother ulcerative colitis.

Funny thing is I gave up on tomatoes but like the MOD's advice to use baking soda if I really want them. I also noticed potatoes are not as benign as beans.

Yet there are many who say beans are bad. Beans seem to be good fiber good nutrition and resistant starch. Potatoes not so much.