Can I eat avocado with ulcerative colitis?
During a flare: Usually OKIn remission: Usually OK
Avocado is mostly water and unsaturated fat with relatively little insoluble fiber once mashed, making it an energy-dense, gentle option when appetite is low. Because it's calorie-dense fat, very large portions could be harder to handle for people whose symptoms flare with high-fat meals.
During a flare
Recommended as a high-energy, easy-to-digest food to help keep calories up during a flare when appetite is reduced.
In remission
Generally well tolerated as part of a balanced diet; a source of healthy unsaturated fat.
Ways to make it gentler
- Mash for easier digestion
- Start with a small portion if fat tends to trigger symptoms
Sources
- Food: Your Guide (booklet, ed. 9) — Crohn's & Colitis UK
- Dietary Advice for Ulcerative Colitis — NHS (Milton Keynes University Hospital)
Last checked 2026-08-12
