Monday Meal Plan & Recipes for Crohn’s Disease (Acute Phase)

During the acute phase of Crohn’s disease, it is essential to eat easily digestible foods. Today, we present a Monday meal plan tailored for Crohn’s patients, featuring gentle and non-irritating meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

📅 Monday Meal Plan

Meal	Menu
Breakfast	White rice porridge + Boiled egg
Lunch	Chicken porridge + Mashed potatoes
Dinner	Steamed cod + White rice

🍚 Breakfast: White Rice Porridge & Boiled Egg Recipe

📌 Ingredients

• 1/2 cup white rice
• 3 cups water
• A pinch of salt (optional)
• 1 egg

🥣 Instructions

1. Rinse the rice thoroughly and soak it for 30 minutes.
2. In a pot, add 3 cups of water and the soaked rice. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
3. Cook for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is fully softened.
4. Add a pinch of salt if desired.
5. Boil the egg for 10 minutes, peel, and serve with the porridge.

🍲 Lunch: Chicken Porridge & Mashed Potatoes Recipe

📌 Ingredients

• 50g chicken breast
• 1/4 cup rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 potato
• 2 tbsp milk (optional)

🍽 Instructions

✔ Chicken Porridge

1. Boil the chicken breast, then shred it finely or blend it into a puree.
2. In a pot, combine soaked rice and 2 cups of water. Cook over medium heat.
3. Once the rice softens, add the shredded chicken and continue cooking.
4. Strain the porridge if needed for extra smoothness.

✔ Mashed Potatoes

1. Peel and boil the potato until soft.
2. Mash the potato with a fork until smooth.
3. For a creamier texture, mix in 2 tbsp of milk.

🐟 Dinner: Steamed Cod & White Rice Recipe

📌 Ingredients

• 100g cod fillet
• A pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup white rice

🍛 Instructions

✔ Steamed Cod

1. Soak the cod in cold water for 10 minutes to remove any fishy smell.
2. Boil water in a steamer.
3. Place the cod in the steamer and cook for 10-15 minutes.
4. Sprinkle a pinch of salt before serving.

✔ White Rice

1. Rinse the rice thoroughly and soak it for 30 minutes.
2. Cook in a rice cooker with the appropriate amount of water.

✅ Dietary Tips for Crohn’s Patients

• Avoid fried, greasy, and high-fiber foods.
• Chew food slowly to aid digestion.
• Drink plenty of water to support digestion.

🔗 Recommended Articles

• Crohn’s Disease Treatment Guide (Mayo Clinic)
• Crohn’s Disease Overview & Management (NHS)

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