Can I eat butternut squash with ulcerative colitis?
During a flare: Usually OKIn remission: Usually OK
Cooked, seedless squash is soft with relatively low insoluble fiber, and squash is named directly among the recommended cooked vegetables on low-fiber diet guidance. The seeds and stringy fibers in the cavity are best removed before cooking.
During a flare
Peel, deseed, and cook until soft (roasted, steamed, or pureed into soup) during a flare.
In remission
Generally well tolerated in most cooked forms as symptoms stabilize.
Ways to make it gentler
- remove seeds and stringy fibers before cooking
- cook until very soft or puree
Sources
- Low-Fiber Diet: What It Is and Foods To Eat — Cleveland Clinic
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): Diet tips — American Gastroenterological Association
Last checked 2026-08-12
