- No specific diet has been shown to make Ulcerative colitis better or worse
- Healthy diet which will meet with daily requirement of calories
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During acute flare ups foods which are known to make bloating and diarrhoea worse should be avoided. Some of these foods items are-
- Dairy products and spicy food items
- Vegetables causing bloating - Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, beans, and brussel sprouts.
- Deep fried foods, butter cheese, margarine, meat
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You may need extra vitamins and minerals supplements, such as:
- Iron and Vitamins - For Anemia.
- Calcium and Vitamin D - To keep bones healthy and strong
- Take plenty of fluids at regular intervals to prevent dehydration.