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Creating a solid Crohns Disease diet is incredibly important to retaining good health and the correct balance of required nutrients.
Because this illness can result in specific nutrient deficiencies, informed Crohns Disease diet choices can help to make sure you compensate for reduced nutrient absorption in the intestine. Understanding which foods you should eat more of and which you should limit also allows you to plan interesting Crohns Disease Diet meal choices that will keep you from feeling deprived.
So what makes a nutritionally balanced and tasty Crohns Disease diet?
This illness leads to poor absorption of vitamins and calories through the intestine. As a result, people with this illness seem to burn calories faster than other people, so part of the eating plan for sufferers of this illness is to eat more than most people in order to maintain a normal weight. For example, children with the condition are often required to increase their calorie and protein intake to 150% of the normal recommendations.
The truth is, it's not that sufferers burn calories faster, but that their bodies don't absorb as much of what they eat, meaning effectively they begin to starve. This is why people with this condition often need to increase their vitamin intake, often through supplements, and also increase their calorie and protein intake to a much higher level than other people. While the focus is often on increasing caloric intake, it's important not to sacrifice a healthy, balanced diet in favour of high calorie items. It's a good idea to eat more fibre, such as grains, fruits and vegetables; as well as to make sure you drink plenty of water.
Consult your GP about your specific condition to find out which nutrients you may be deficient in, and how much, if any, you may need to increase your caloric intake.
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