Anti-Inflammatory Diet
A phased, food-first approach (IBD-AID) that adapts to your current disease activity to help calm inflammation and support remission.
Phase 3 · Maintenance
In remission, follow a broad whole-food anti-inflammatory pattern: plenty of plants, omega-3 fats, fermented foods, and lean protein to keep inflammation low.
Today you logged 1 anti-inflammatory.
What you've been eating
Today
grilled salmon and rice
lunch · 2:32 AM
Yesterday
Yogurt, toast, tea
meal · 1:08 PM · 450 kcal
Friday, Jun 12
Rice, boiled chicken, electrolyte drink
meal · 7:08 AM · 1200 kcal
Thursday, Jun 11
Toast only, could not eat much
meal · 6:08 AM · 350 kcal
Wednesday, Jun 10
Grilled chicken, sweet potato, green beans
meal · 7:08 AM · 1900 kcal
Tuesday, Jun 9
Oatmeal, banana, grilled salmon
meal · 7:08 AM · 1800 kcal
Monday, Jun 8
Salad with spicy dressing, coffee
meal · 6:08 AM · 500 kcal
Sunday, Jun 7
Chicken rice bowl, steamed veggies
meal · 7:08 AM · 650 kcal
The 3-phase journey
Active symptoms — pain, urgency, frequent or loose stools
Symptoms improving but not fully settled
Remission — stable, minimal symptoms
Eat more right now
Ease off for now
Meal ideas for this phase
- Salmon bowl with quinoa, roasted veg & olive oil
- Kefir smoothie with berries, spinach & chia
- Lentil salad with avocado and fermented veg
- Turmeric chicken with brown rice & sautéed greens
The 5 principles of IBD-AID
The framework behind every recommendation.
Limit refined sugar, processed grains, and lactose. Favor soluble-fiber carbs like oats, bananas, and well-cooked vegetables that feed good bacteria without irritating the gut.
Include fermented foods (yogurt, kefir, miso, sauerkraut) and prebiotic, soluble-fiber foods (leeks, onions, oats) to support a healthy microbiome.
Increase anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats from oily fish and olive oil. Reduce saturated fat, trans fat, and excess omega-6 from fried and processed foods.
Look at the overall diet for missing nutrients and personal intolerances, rather than fixating on single foods.
Match food texture to disease activity — soft, pureed, and well-cooked during flares; gradually reintroduce fiber and raw textures as you stabilize.
Food reference
Omega-3 fats
Pre- & probiotics
Soluble fiber
Plants & spices
Lean protein
Refined carbs & sugar
Unhealthy fats
Processed & red meat
Other irritants
Guidance based on the IBD Anti-Inflammatory Diet (IBD-AID) framework. Always coordinate dietary changes with your care team — individual tolerances vary.