Crohn’s disease

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that can affect different parts of the digestive tract, but primarily affects the intestines. The inflammation can cause various symptoms, including abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, and loss of appetite.

Although Crohn’s disease is primarily managed with medication, nutrition also plays an important role. An appropriate diet can help you meet your nutritional needs and better manage the different phases of the disease.

Understanding Your Nutritional Needs

A nutritional assessment allows you to review your diet and better understand how Crohn’s disease may affect your nutritional needs. Loss of appetite and intestinal inflammation can contribute to weight loss and increase the risk of nutritional deficiencies. Our registered dietitian can help you identify dietary changes that may better meet your nutritional needs and support an adequately nutritious diet.

Adapting Your Diet During an Active Flare

When the disease is active, certain symptoms can make eating more challenging. Jasmine can support you in adapting your diet to help manage your symptoms and promote remission. This approach also allows for close attention to your nutritional needs and helps address any potential nutritional deficiencies.

The goal is to find strategies that are appropriate for your situation while helping you maintain an adequately nutritious diet.

Returning to a Balanced Diet During Remission

When the disease is in remission, your diet may evolve. Your registered dietitian can support you in transitioning toward a normal, balanced diet while helping you better understand your individual tolerance to certain foods.

Together, you can identify the foods you tolerate well and those that may not suit you as well. This can help you make dietary choices that are appropriate for your situation without imposing unnecessary food restrictions.

Support at Every Stage of Life

Crohn’s disease can affect people of all ages, and nutritional needs can vary throughout different stages of life. Whether supporting a child experiencing growth concerns or a woman who is planning to conceive, your registered dietitian can help you adapt your diet to your needs and situation.

Personalized nutrition support can help you meet your nutritional needs while taking into account the progression of the disease and your everyday reality.