That said, some foods can trigger ulcerative colitis symptoms, particularly in people who are in the midst of a flare, according to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. Even seemingly healthy foods, such as raw vegetables, can bring on painful symptoms, such as diarrhea. “There’s a lot of misinformation out there about what you can eat with ulcerative colitis,” says Stacy Cavagnaro, RD, a registered dietitian for the Inflammatory Bowel Disease medical home at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. “It really depends on how severe a person’s inflammation is, the location of the inflammation in the GI tract, and if they’re in a flare or not in a flare.” How much do you know about eating well with ulcerative colitis? Take this quiz to gauge how your food choices are affecting your symptoms and how ulcerative colitis-friendly your diet really is. This assessment is part of a series aimed at helping you check in on your ulcerative colitis before your next checkup with your doctor. Take more assessments.
