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Posted 7/13/2009 1:22 AM (GMT 0)
Was wondering if anyone has had problems with restaurant french fries making their flare worse? I have been having quite a time with a flare. Increased my 5ASA drugs and using Rowasa enemas nightly. Well, I thought I would try the Fodmap diet and went out to eat. I had a plain hamburger but also had plain french fries. After I realized on the diet the potato is to be baked or boiled. Anyways, my flare is much worse the day after. Wondered if any of you think french fries could make that big of a difference? Thanks, for your in put. I am getting really frustrated.
Posted 7/13/2009 1:27 AM (GMT 0)
All fried foods bother me, but french fries seem less irritating then, say, fried chicken.

So yes.
Posted 7/13/2009 1:29 AM (GMT 0)
White potatoes are known to be pro-inflammatory. So is fried food.

Pro-inflammatory foods:

junk foods
fried foods
spicy foods (hence very mild curries as opposed to spicy curries)
high-fat meats
processed meats
sugars
dairy
eggs
Nightshades (tomatoes, white potatoes, bell peppers, chili, paprika, eggplant)


Anti-inflammatory:
Turmeric
Omega-3
Salmon
Soybeans, tofu, and soy milk
Whole grain products (if no wheat intolerant)
Oatmeal
Nuts (if you can handle nuts)
Green leafy vegetables (e.g. spinach)
Berries
Garlic
Chamomile
Cinnamon
Ginger
Lemongrass
Licorice
Catnip
Tilia
Posted 7/13/2009 1:35 AM (GMT 0)
Fried foods are death for me when I'm flaring. Even when I'm not, I really have to be moderate with them or I'll have problems.
Posted 7/13/2009 2:22 AM (GMT 0)
Fried foods and flared for me are a HUGE RED FLAG. It makes things worse than it should be.
Posted 7/13/2009 4:10 AM (GMT 0)
Yep, fried foods can aggravate a flare. Try having baked, boiled, or mashed potato in the meantime. With restaurant fries you can't be sure what oil they were cooked in, plus heavy salt & pepper can further irritate the colon. You might look in the supermarket for frozen Alexa Yukon Gold julienne French fries-- which you bake in the oven. I find them pretty yummy as an occasional mealtime treat, and they seem to agree with my gut. They're not loaded with salt or spices or preservatives. / Old Hat (30 yrs with left-sided UC ... [etc.])
Posted 7/13/2009 7:14 AM (GMT 0)
they wouldn't make your flare any worse...they might stay in your stomach a bit longer, however.

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