Can I eat white bread with ulcerative colitis?
During a flare: Usually OKIn remission: Usually OK
White bread is made from refined wheat flour with the bran and germ stripped out, leaving a soft, low-fiber product that's generally easy to digest. It's one of the grain choices most often recommended over whole-grain bread when the gut needs a break.
During a flare
Plain white bread or toast is a commonly recommended low-fiber option during flares.
In remission
Usually well tolerated in remission; some people mix in whole-grain or sourdough options as tolerance allows.
Ways to make it gentler
- Toasting can make it easier for some people to digest
Sources
- The Ulcerative Colitis Diet: What To Eat and Avoid — Cleveland Clinic
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): Role of fiber — American Gastroenterological Association
Last checked 2026-08-12
