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Posted 11/2/2013 4:19 PM (GMT 0)
I know, I know. We're all sick of the diet debate! This isn't to fuel it though, just a resource for everyone that I thought was helpful. I am certainly not too big on the whole diet thing, too many variables involved, but I think this is a good read.


lucernestudios.com/misc/Diet.pdf
Posted 11/2/2013 6:05 PM (GMT 0)
Unless the authors have training in nutrition, I don't think they are qualified to write articles like this.

I scanned through it and the whole paper is riddled with inaccuracies. It shows complete disregard for the body when it says to avoid fats, which the body absolutely needs for nourishment. Fat soluble vitamins A and D are essential for building the mucus layer. I was disappointed to see no mention of resistant starches.

I encourage anyone exploring dietary techniques to get advice from people who have PHDs in nutrition and biology like Chris Masterjohn or Mary Enig.
Posted 11/2/2013 6:38 PM (GMT 0)
This is an excellent article......it's based more on common-sense and in my way of thinking actually as to the action of foods in the gastro tract, even for people who don't have IBD and do have food symptoms, diarrhea, discomfort, etc.

Thanks for posting it.

Yes, the body needs fats, but there are different kinds of fats.....some can worsen diarrhea, discomfort, nausea, etc

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Posted 11/2/2013 6:58 PM (GMT 0)
The link appears to be not stating food guidelines for IBD but a list of what various countries and groups have formulated as an IBD diet. There are similarities but no agreement. If I were new to this I would be thoroughly confused by all the different recommendations by different authorities.

I don't see any analysis by the authors as to what diet suggestions there is strong agreement on.
That could have been helpful. You would need to create a spreadsheet to track all the different diet guidelines from different sources.

Interesting to read but not that informative to me.
Posted 11/2/2013 7:11 PM (GMT 0)
It brings together a lot of different information into one place and is pretty consistent. I especially like the list of recommended and unrecommended foods, something pretty handy to have around for experimentation.

@Stealth, this paper is from the point of view of medical research so I think they specifically disregard nutritionists (I'm pretty sure it says that in the abstract somewhere also). And it's based specifically on lowering IBD symptoms, not necessarily on an overall "healthy" diet.
Posted 11/2/2013 7:33 PM (GMT 0)
Hi RizK,

I didn't mean to demean your thread. I enjoy reading stuff like this, albeit with a critical eye.
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