“Adding squash to your diet can be a great way to ensure you are getting necessary vitamins and minerals that your body needs,” Bragagnini says. “Many people with ulcerative colitis may avoid squash, because they have heard they have to eliminate fiber, but this is not generally the case.”
You may need to experiment with different vegetables to see which you can tolerate best, she adds. You can also adjust their textures, which can help make some vegetables easier to digest. “Try peeling and cooking it, which can help it to soften and increase digestibility,” Bragagnini recommends.
Squash is very versatile in ways it can be cooked: You can roast winter squash and then mash the flesh for a side dish or puree it for soup. Shred cooked spaghetti squash with a fork and use the strands as a substitute for noodles, or use a vegetable spiralizer to make them.
However, you may want to avoid raw squash during a flare-up, as it can be tougher on the digestive tract, Bragagnini says.
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