Milk and Dairy Products
Milk and its derivatives, such as yogurt or cheese, can be consumed by those who have ulcerative colitis. However, as some people may also suffer from lactose intolerance, it is important to be aware of symptoms that may indicate this intolerance, such as increased abdominal pain, swelling of the belly, or diarrhea after consumption, for example. If this happens, one should try to remove these foods from the diet and try to identify if there is an improvement in symptoms. Another option is to opt for lactose-free foods.
If it is necessary to remove milk from the diet, it is important to ingest calcium [9] from other sources such as almonds or flax seeds, for example.
For people who have no problem with the consumption of milk and dairy products, the ideal is to consume in small portions and giving preference to those products with a lower concentration of fat. Yogurt or kefir are excellent options, for example, as they also contain large amounts of probiotics that improve intestinal flora.