Can patients with ulcerative colitis drink oatmeal and millet porridge?

Jun 13, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Today my family bought some oats and millet to prepare a meal, but I have ulcerative colitis. Can I eat oatmeal and millet porridge with ulcerative colitis?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Jingxiang
Patients with ulcerative colitis can indeed include oatmeal and millet porridge in their diet. These two foods are not only rich in nutrients, helping to replenish essential nutrition and enhance disease resistance, but may also help shorten the duration of illness. Both oatmeal and millet porridge are easily digestible and place minimal digestive burden on the gastrointestinal tract, so they generally do not exacerbate the condition of ulcerative colitis. Although these foods are beneficial for patients, dietary plans should still be arranged appropriately according to individual conditions and medical advice. Additionally, patients should avoid consuming high-fiber foods, seafood, spicy or irritating foods, and greasy foods, as these may worsen their symptoms.