Can I eat cherries with ulcerative colitis?
During a flare: Usually avoidIn remission: Caution
Cherry skins are insoluble fiber, and the fruit is high in sorbitol, a sugar alcohol that's a commonly reported trigger for bloating and loose stools.
During a flare
Explicitly listed among fruit skins to avoid during a flare, alongside grapes and dried fruit.
In remission
Some people tolerate a small portion of pitted, peeled cherries in remission; sorbitol sensitivity is individual.
Ways to make it gentler
- Remove skins and pits if trying a small amount
Safer swaps
canned-peaches · banana
Sources
- Dietary Advice for Ulcerative Colitis — NHS (Milton Keynes University Hospital)
- FODMAP food list — Monash University FODMAP
Last checked 2026-08-12
