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corn's effects on Crohn's disease

by Tina
(Decatur, GA)

I have been in remission for over a year and I attribute it to a wheat, dairy and soy free diet, plus I'm on Asacol still and Humira. I am healing myself on the inside with the food but avoiding any flair ups with the medications while going thru the healing process.

However, I am experiencing bloating and the only thing I eat more of now since I can't eat much of anything else, are corn chips, gluten free of course. But, I just learned that corn is very fattening among other disturbing news (cancer causing, etc.). Does anyone have experience or knowledge about corn in relation to Crohn's disease?

Thank you for sharing.

Tina




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corn's effects on Crohn's disease

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Jun 30, 2011
 Corn and Crohns
by: Anonymous

I did an 8 week long elimination diet that showed me what foods trigger reactions for me. It was so helpful.

For me corn is my biggest trigger for a flare. It can take the most minute amount of something made from corn to put me down for a 2-3 days. I've heard of many others that struggle with corn on the cob. For me though its corn in any form. I used to take medication for my crohns but (gradually with the supervision of my doctor) since removing corn I only take supplements and probiotics. I'd recommend taking out corn for a few weeks to see if you feel better.

the following website can help you avoid corn and gluten. There is both a list of foods to avoid and another of foods that are ok.

http://www.corn-gluten-foodallergies.com/foods-to-avoid.html



I feel best when I eat mostly vegetables, some fruit, rice, beans and occasionally corn free chicken (yeah its even on the meat we eat, its practically everywhere). I also stay away from food additives and simple starches and sugars as much as possible. These things have made such a difference for me.

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