• No specific diet has been shown to make Ulcerative colitis better or worse
• Healthy diet which will meet with daily requirement of calories
• 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
• 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.