I am not trying to pick on any fast food chain, but we all know that whole foods like fruits and vegetables are better for us. Of course, with Interstitial Cystitis (IC), we have to be careful about what we eat, but there are healthy options.
Diet is one of the primary ways patients can control their Interstitial Cystitis (IC) flare-ups and even help treat root causes of IC.
Studies have found a strong link between the foods IC patients eat and symptoms. One 2007 study reported that over 90% of participants experienced stronger symptoms after eating certain foods.
Flare-ups can also be triggered by certain foods. IC pain often follows eating trigger foods, which are usually acidic, spicy, or pro-inflammatory.
Foods that make Interstitial Cystitis worse include acidic foods, foods with artificial sweeteners, and carbonated drinks. Many patients report more pain or flare-ups after ingesting these items. Certain beverages can also exacerbate IC symptoms, including acidic drinks and alcohol.
Food is medicine. The foods you eat can be used to treat many chronic health issues, including irritable bowel syndrome, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), and gut dysbiosis. Diet can even be used to treat cognitive decline. Interstitial Cystitis is no different: diet helps treat IC.
Link –https://primehealthdenver.com/interstitial-cystitis-diet
Check out some of the graphics I created below. Of course, these are not the options we need to choose 🙂 I just wanted to try and see if I could make some unique graphics. The two below are some of my favorite graphics.
According to the American Urological Association, specific dietary changes can help people manage or avoid Interstitial Cystitis flare-ups. A person with Interstitial Cystitis can include the following foods in their diet: [Jan 30, 2023 – Medical News Today]
- Certain fruits: avocados, bananas, blueberries, melons, pears, apricots, dates, prunes, and raisins
- Some vegetables: asparagus, celery, bell pepper, broccoli, beets, eggplant, peas, mushrooms, and spinach
- Grains: oats and rice
- Proteins: beef, eggs, pork, lamb, poultry, and fish
- Nuts: almonds, walnuts, cashews, macadamia nuts, and pistachios
- Nut and seed butters: peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, and sunflower seed butter
- Some dairy: cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and low fat and nonfat milk
- Herbs and spices: basil, garlic, thyme, and rosemary
- Beverages: water, pear juice, blueberry juice, grain-based coffee substitutes, and chamomile or peppermint tea
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