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Posted 4/20/2014 3:12 PM (GMT 0)
There's a protocol for IBD and autoimmune disorders

It kind of sounds sensible to me. And it's only a little more strict than my current diet.

No grains (I already do this)
No legumes (I already do this except I really like tamari but I guess I haven't used it much lately)
No sugar or sugar substitutes (I know I should do this)
No dairy (it makes sense to me to at least try this)

Then for AI add
No eggs
No nightshades
No nuts or seeds

All together it seems a bit daunting but mostly I think when I consider having a social life.
Posted 4/20/2014 4:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, I believe UC is hard enough without making yourself even more miserable by cutting out foods that may or may not have absolutely any effect on your UC, and one of the first things people do when they are diagnosed with IBD is to stop eating pretty much everything they like, I think its a mistake, and its possibly why people start to feel a tad depressed.

Everyone is different, and what works for one, will certainly not work for another. My diet is simple and safe, for me! I cut out the main triggers, ie diary and alcohol, and anything that common sense tells me will irritate my bowel, other than that I eat sensibly, and more importantly, happily.
Posted 4/20/2014 4:39 PM (GMT 0)
I ate according to this diet for many years and was still following it when I was diagnosed with UC. I think it's a fine diet for overall health, but most people with IBD can't tolerate as much fiber as you need to eat to be successful on it. You also need to eat a large amount of fat in order to get enough calories, which is again a problem for a sensitive GI tract. I don't remember where you're at in terms of disease activity (e.g. remission or not) -- if you're in a solid remission then I'd say go ahead, but take it easy with the fiber for the first few weeks.
Posted 4/22/2014 6:18 PM (GMT 0)
Well, for a long time I ate like there was no dietary factor in UC and that didn't serve me well. The only time I've been in a decent remission in the last couple of years was the first time I went totally gluten free. I've been in a minor flare for a year now, and I've been considering an elimination diet to test for fodmap sensitivities but honestly, eggs, dairy, and sugar/sugar substitutes seem like more likely candidates to me. *sigh*
Posted 4/22/2014 6:47 PM (GMT 0)
If you're actually flaring due to active inflammation (as opposed to having flare-like symptoms due to IBS), what does your GI have to say about medical options?
Posted 4/22/2014 7:49 PM (GMT 0)
i did the autoimmune protocol but never an actual whole 30. i figured since i was so strict anyway, that i would be creative with what i could eat. didn't help the UC inflammation whatsoever, but paleo in general has helped with symptoms.
Posted 4/22/2014 8:59 PM (GMT 0)
The whole30 diet starves off crucial gut flora and could possibly lead to autoimmunity. Plus, it looks like the body would be in ketosis and screw up adrenal/thyroid function. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone by a longshot. The SAD would probably be better, IMO.
Posted 4/22/2014 10:26 PM (GMT 0)
gluten free, I do already, over a year. No grains? As in no rice? no****ingwai.
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