IC Disease

Each IC patient will probably have different food triggers that will cause their symptoms to flare.  The list below is just a general list that is used as a starting point for IC patients when they are starting their elimination diet. 

Foods to Avoid

Dairy - yogurt, sour cream, aged cheeses

Vegetables - onions, tomatoes, tofu, lima beans, soy beans, soy-based products

Fruits - apples, apricots, avocados, bananas, cantaloupes, citrus fruits, cranberries, grapes, nectarines, peaches, pineapples, plums, pomegranates, rhubarb, strawberries, juices made from these fruits

Grains & Carbs - rye, sourdough bread

Meats & Fish - processed, canned meats & fish, caviar, corned beef

Nuts - Most nuts should be avoided

Seasonings - ketchup, mustard, salsa, mayonnaise, spicy foods (Chinese, Thai, etc.), soy sauce, vinegar, Italian seasoning

Beverages - alcoholic beverages, soda, other carbonated drinks, tea, coffee, fruit juices

Additives/Preservatives - citric acid, monosodium glutamate (MSG), artificial sweeteners, foods containing preservatives and artificial ingredients and colors, benzol alcohol

Miscellaneous Things to Avoid - caffeine, tobacco, diet pills, junk foods, cold and allergy medications containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine, and certain vitamins

Part 3 will include suggestions and other information on eliminating aggravating foods.

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