Foods To Eat And Avoid In An Interstitial Cystitis Diet

You should include a lot of bladder-friendly foods to your interstitial cystitis diet. The above list might have seemed daunting, but there are still many great products you are able to eat. The IC-diet website has a great list of foods you can eat. For different categories, this means you can consume:

* Beverages – milk, water and peppermint tea are great calming choices.

* Protein products – eggs, chicken, shrimps, liver and pork.

* Carbohydrates and grains – oats, rice and corn.

* Dairy products – cream cheese and cottage cheese.

* Fruit – watermelon, coconuts and pears.

* Vegetables – asparagus, beans, cabbage, cucumber, potatoes, pumpkin and radish.

* Snack food – peanuts and popcorn.

* Berries and sweeteners – blueberries, maple syrup.

* Seasoning – garlic, sage and rosemary.

The most important thing to remember during your interstitial cystitis diet is that you listen to your body. If you feel something might be causing the symptoms to worsen, then it is best to avoid it. Food allergies you have might also be part of the problem, so continue avoiding these foods.

You can also occasionally try to add some foods or consume food in small quantities from the ‘foods to avoid’ section. Some people may find some foods okay while others can’t eat them. The majority of the meats and dairy products are fine, and there are great seasonings to use as well.

The biggest food group that you should try to be careful with are the fruits. But the fruits mentioned above are safe to use. Try also to remember to drink a lot as a proper water intake is important for toxin removal during your interstitial cystitis diet.

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