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ULCERATIVE 
COLITIS
Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is a disease in the 
digestive tract that causes inflammation 
and ulcer. It affects the colon and rectum, 
causing them to become inflamed. Ulcers 
eventually develop with bleeding and pus. 
It is a long-term sickness that usually 
ends up with the patient being 
emotionally and physically drained. 
Cleveland Clinic further explains that, 
currently, “There’s no cure for ulcerative 
colitis. Medications can help calm the 
inflammation. Surgery is an option for 
more difficult cases.”
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TYPES OF ULCERATIVE COLITIS
• Ulcerative proctitis is a mild form of UC. The inflammation is closest to the anus, 
so bleeding may occur in the rectum.
• Proctosigmoiditis affects the rectum and the part that connects the rectum to the 
large intestines called the sigmoid colon, which causes damage and irritation to 
the rectum.
• Left-sided colitis, also called distal ulcerative colitis, mainly affects the left side of 
the colon. Inflammation happens from the rectum to the splenic flexure which is 
on the left side of the abdomen.
• Pancolitis is the inflammation of the entire colon, making it inflamed.
ULCERATIVE COLITIS TREATMENT  
SURGERY –  
Removal of the colon and lining of the 
rectum by surgery. After surgery, regular 
bowel movement is expected.
DIET –  
A change of diet is necessary, although 
cases may differ for each person. There 
are, however, certain foods that will have 
to either go or be added to your diet.
KETOGENIC 
DIET
The ketogenic diet, more commonly 
known as Keto Diet, consists of high fats, 
moderate proteins, and very low 
carbohydrates. Because your body will 
have fewer carbohydrates to store, the 
source of energy will now come from fats. 
In a state called ketosis, the body will burn 
fat to make ketones, which are considered 
an alternate body fuel.
BENEFITS OF DOING THE KETO DIET
• Supports weight reduction due to reduced 
appetite. The diet itself will fill you up and 
may curb your hormones that stimulate 
hunger. 
• Helps in increasing the levels of high-density 
lipoprotein (HDL), more commonly known as 
good cholesterol.
• Helps in reducing blood sugar.
• Helps in lowering blood pressure, as having 
high blood pressure may trigger the 
symptoms of ulcerative colitis.
TYPES OF KETOGENIC DIETS 
• Standard Ketogenic Diet (SKD) – the meal plan 
must approximately contain 10% low carb, 20% 
moderate protein, and 70% high-fat diet.
• Cyclical Ketogenic Diet (CKD) – the diet plan 
follows a period of 5 ketogenic days and two high 
carbohydrate days.
• Targeted Ketogenic Diet (TRD) – a regular keto 
diet that allows the intake of carbohydrates 
during the time of workout or exercise.
• High Protein – the diet consists of 35% protein, 
5% carbohydrates, and 60% fats.
GOOD KETO ✔   J O G G I N G
EXERCISES ✔   B I K I N G
It’s advisable for anyone doing the ✔   R O W I N G
Ulcerative Colitis Diet (keto diet) to 
also do some workouts, varying from 
✔   YO G A
light to heavy routines. It is necessary, 
especially for those who are new to 
the diet. Exercising helps in burning ✔   WA L K I N G
calories, especially when you’re 
intentionally consuming high-calorie ✔   S W I M M I N G
foods to replace your low-carb 
consumption. Here are good keto 
exercises you can do:
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