IBD is much like other rheumatic conditions, like JIA or SLE. While there is a lot of interest and research in the area of diet and causes of IBD or dietary causes of flares, there is limited evidence at this time that a diet can treat Crohn’s or UC. There is however very good evidence that one type of diet, called exclusive enteral nutrition, is effective at inducing remission in certain types of Crohn’s disease. Exclusive enteral nutrition is prescribed by a gastroenterologist. Eating well for IBD is very much the same as autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic conditions, with focus on whole real foods, limit packaged/processed foods, rich in whole grains, rich in fruits and vegetables, limiting in red meat incorporating more plant based proteins, and limiting simple sugars/treats.