Are You Falling for These IBD Myths?
You were recently diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and now your relationship with food feels complicated. Is dairy off the table? Will your morning coffee trigger a flare? What about indulging in the occasional burger? With so much conflicting information online, it’s hard to know what’s fact and what’s false when it comes to managing IBD through diet.
To help clear up the confusion, Alyssa M. Parian, M.D., a gastroenterologist at Hackensack University Medical Center, and Jessica Dominguez, a registered dietitian, share their expertise on the dietary dos and don’ts for IBD patients.
Myth 1: You Can’t Eat Dairy if You Have IBD: One common misconception is that all IBD patients must avoid dairy entirely. While it’s true that some people with IBD develop lactose intolerance—especially during flare-ups—this doesn’t mean dairy is automatically off-limits for everyone.
Excerpted from Hackensack Meridian Health
