12 Inflammatory Bowel Disease Diet Foods That Ease Symptoms

5. Cooked Sweet Potato

Sweet potatoes are nutrient-dense and become very tender when baked, boiled, or steamed, which makes them easier to digest than raw or heavily spiced tubers. They provide beta-carotene and complex carbohydrates without the harshness of raw vegetables. Mash or puree boiled sweet potato with a touch of ghee for extra calories and palatability when appetite is low. In Indian homes, a lightly spiced, well-cooked sweet potato curry—kept mild and mashed before eating—works well. Avoid coarse skins and roasting at very high temperatures during flares, because the firmer texture can be harder to tolerate. If fiber is a concern, remove skins and mash thoroughly. As calorie needs can rise during flare periods, sweet potato is a gentle way to add nutritious calories without heavy fats. (Source: Nutrition guidance)