If you or someone in your household suffers from Crohn’s Disease, you know how difficult it can be to find the best foods to nourish your body. If you don’t feed your body the proper nutrients, the symptoms of your Crohn’s disease can cause several serious issues, such as nutrient deficiencies, weight loss, and malnutrition. Treating your body to a healthy, well-balanced diet is crucial, so if you do suffer from Crohn’s disease, what foods are the best to treat your body right?
Start here: low-fiber fruits, lean proteins, refined grains, and non-cruciferous vegetables can all be tolerated by those with Crohn’s. With this road map in mind, there are plenty of ways to prepare healthy and Crohn’s-friendly meals that just so happen to be delicious, too. From dips and shakes to soup, salmon, and muffins, our guide to 13 healthy recipes for Crohn’s disease will help you keep your gut and your tastebuds happy.
Easy AIP Guacamole
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Not only are avocados full of healthy fats and a nutrient-dense source of calories, they also make for a creamy and delicious dip.
5 minutes
190 calories
Easy
Healthy
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Miso Ramen Soup
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This soup recipe is quick to throw together and packed with gut-healthy ingredients to increase the good bacteria in your gut microbiome.
20 minutes 200 calories Easy
Healthy
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Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes
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Just because mashed potatoes can be loaded up with dairy, doesn’t mean they have to be to taste good. These potatoes are loaded with herbs, olive oil, and plenty of garlic for a delicious side dish with antioxidant properties.
30 minutes 210 calories Easy
Healthy
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Honey Barbecue Air Fried Salmon
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Unlike most barbecue sauces that are filled with sugar that can cause flareups for people suffering from Crohn’s Disease, this sweet and savory sauce is sweetened with natural honey.
22 minutes 200 calories Easy
Healthy
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Gut-Healing Chocolate Banana Shake
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Banana not only sweetens this shake, it gives it its thick and creamy texture that makes it so addictive.
5 minutes 190 calories Easy
Healthy
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Sweet Potato Miso Soup with Ginger
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This healthy soup has just four ingredients, and is packed with vitamins, minerals, and probiotics to help heal a gut troubled by Crohn’s Disease.
40 minutes 140 calories Easy
Healthy
Visit the page to learn more: Sweet Potato Miso Soup with Ginger.
Blueberry Paleo Muffins
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These muffins are high in protein and low in carbs, so feel free to indulge in an extra muffin or two without any guilt.
40 minutes 120 calories Easy
Healthy
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Homemade Granola with Cinnamon and Cardamom
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Enjoy these crunchy, spiced clusters over a bowl of yogurt or with the dairy alternative of your choice, or snack on it straight out of the jar.
35 minutes 240 calories Easy
Healthy
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Wild Plantain Pancakes
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Made from four simple ingredients, these pancakes can help heal your gut while also helping your body burn fat instead of sugar.
22 minutes 210 calories Easy
Healthy
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Asian Chopped Salad with Peanut Ginger Dressing
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This salad doesn’t just deliver great flavors and colors to your lunch bowl, it is filled with probiotics that help your healthy gut bacteria flourish.
30 minutes 578 calories Easy
Healthy
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Skinny Lasagna Skillet
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Weeknight cooking just got a whole lot easier with this hearty, nutrient-dense lasagna that uses lean ground turkey to keep it healthy.
33 minutes 305 calories Easy
Healthy
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Healthy Lemon Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
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Sweet potatoes and turmeric team up with their health benefits and healing properties in this healthy lemon chicken dish for a delicious weeknight meal that’s packed with antioxidants.
1h 10m 417 calories Easy
Healthy
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Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies
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No matter what autoimmune disease you may suffer from, these pantry cookies can be adapted to your specific needs without sacrificing taste.
15 minutes 190 calories Easy
Healthy
Visit the page to learn more: Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies.
