What are some easy-to-digest foods for people with Crohn’s disease?
### Easy-to-Digest Foods for Crohn’s Disease
1. **Oatmeal**: A good source of soluble fiber, which helps reduce diarrhea by absorbing water in the gut.
2. **Salmon**: Contains omega-3 fatty acids that reduce inflammation and potassium to maintain fluid balance.
3. **Potatoes**: Especially mashed potatoes without skins, which are easier to digest.
4. **Avocados**: Filled with healthy fats, B vitamins, and vitamin E. They are generally easier to digest than many other fiber sources.
5. **Vegetable Juice**: Freshly made vegetable juice retains vitamins and minerals while removing tough, indigestible fiber.
6. **Smoothies**: Made with whole fruits like papaya and bananas, which lack seeds and are easier to digest.
7. **Eggs**: An easily digested form of protein that can be prepared in various ways.
8. **Skinless Chicken**: A good protein choice that is easier to digest than red meat.
9. **Calcium-Rich Foods**: Live-culture yogurt for those who can tolerate dairy, or non-dairy sources like fortified orange juice, soy milk, tofu, salmon, and kale.
10. **Baked Apples**: Provide an easier-to-digest source of fiber when prepared without the skins.