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2012 Interstitial Cystitis Network Food List - Page 2Understanding the IC DietIf you are newly diagnosed and your bladder symptoms are raging, youmay be in so much discomfort that you simply can’t tell if foods irritateyour bladder. Diet modification is a critical first step in gaining controlover your symptoms. Ask yourself “would you pour coffee on an openwound on your hand?” The answer, of course, is “no.” Then how canyou justify pouring acid on a wound in your bladder?It’s time to take charge of your diet to protect and soothe your bladder.For the next three to six months, you should eliminate the most commonbladder irritating foods and you’ll also need to do quite a bit ofexperimentation as you create your own, personalized food list. We’veincluded two lists to help you on your journey.In the tables on this page, you’ll see what research studies haveidentified as the “more bothersome” and “less bothersome” foods for ICpatients. The more bothersome foods (Table 1) come as no surprise andare the “no brainers” that you’ll want to remove immediately from yourdiet. In Table 2, you will find foods which IC patients were generally ableto enjoy without irritating their bladders provided, of course, that youdon’t add risk foods to them (i.e. hot spicy sauces).The 2012 ICN Food List is much more comprehensive and is based onboth research studies and patient experiences. It will allow you to find ICfriendly versions of some of your favorite foods.“Bladder Friendly Foods” are those which most patients tolerate well.These are the foods and beverages we suggest that you consume whenyou are having bladder discomfort. They rarely trigger bladder irritation.“Foods Worth Trying Cautiously” are generally safe though they mayirritate more sensitive bladders. They should be tried in small quantitiesfirst.“Foods to Avoid” are those well known for triggering bladderdiscomfort.Foods with a ( ) sign can be soothing during an IC flare.Table 1 - Most Bothersome Foods*Coffee (caffeinated)Coffee (decaffeinated)Tea (caffeinated)Cola carbonated beverageNon-cola carbonated beverageDiet carbonated beverageCaffeine-free carbonatedbeverageBeerRed WineWhite ry juiceGrapefruit juiceOrange juicePineapple juice TomatoTomato productsHot peppersSpicy foodsChiliHorseradishVinegarMonosodium glutamate(MSG)NutraSweetSweet ʼN LowEqual (sweetener)SaccharinMexican foodThai foodIndian foodTable 2 - Least Bothersome Foods*WaterMilk, low-fatMilk, wholeBananasBlueberriesHoneydew melonPearsRaisinsWatermelonBroccoliBrussels roomsPeasRadishesSquashZucchiniWhite potatoesSweet na fishSalmonOatRicePretzelsPopcorn*Friedlander J. et al. Diet and its role in interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) andcomorbid conditions. BJU International. BJU Int. 2012 Jan 11.Learn more about the IC diet and find many IC friendly foods on our website and in the ICN Shop! www.ic-network.com & www.icnsales.com

2012 Interstitial Cystitis Network Food List - Page 3Usually Bladder FriendlyAcacia Fiberpowdered, unflavoredAcidophilousacidophilous capsulesAllspiceFoods Worth Tryingground or gratedAlmond Extractlook for organic, higher quality extractsAlmondsunsalted, organic, raw, roasted or almondbutter (i e Zinke & Blue Diamond)AloeAmaranthlightly seasoned, candied, caramel or carobcovered almonds (i e Nunes Farms)Desert Harvest Aloe capsuleschocolate covered, heavily seasoned with“hot” chili flavoring and spicesaloe beverages containing risky ingredientssuch as Vitamin C, Maca, Camuamaranth - grain, cerealAniseground & podsApplessweet, mild apples (i e Gala, Fuji, PinkLady), jam, jelly, pies, tarts, juicehomemade applesauce made with Gala,Fuji or Pink Lady applesApplesauceApricotsArtichokessweet Red or Green Delicious applesartichoke hearts marinated in vinegarlow acid ester CAsparagussour or very tart apples (i e Granny Smith)brand name or baby applesauces may includeacids or spices that can irritate the bladderfresh apricots, jam, jelly, pies, tarts, organicdried apricotsfresh, steamed & boiledAscorbic Acidfresh, steamed & boiledascorbic acidasparagus marinated in vinegarAutolyzed Yeastautolyzed yeastAvocadofresh, ice cream, mild guacamoleBaconuncured, preservative free turkey or porkbacondouble acting or single acting powder,baking sodaBaking Powder & SodaBananasguacamole with strong, hot, chili spicesmildly spiced, cured bacon productsheavily cured, preserved, smoked or spicedbacon productsfresh banana, bread, fritters, ice creamchocolate covered, banana chips treated withsulfurBasilfresh, flakes, infused olive oilBeansBeerblack eyed peas, garbanzo, lentils, pinto, fava, kidney beans, lima beans, black beanswhite, most dried beansfresh or frozen roasts, steaks, ground beef mild corned beef& other cutslight lagers, light hybrid beers, light alesBeetsfresh, steamed, boiled, cannedBell Peppersyellow, orange and red peppersgreen peppersBerriesblueberriesblackberries, raspberries, olallieberriesBeefFoods To Avoidpesto sauceheavily spiced, preserved or prepackagedproductsbrown ales, stout, hard cider, german whiteor rye beer, belgian or french ale, brown alespickled beets in vinegarcranberries, strawberries in large quantitiesLearn more about the IC diet and find many IC friendly foods on our website and in the ICN Shop! www.ic-network.com & www.icnsales.com

2012 Interstitial Cystitis Network Food List - Page 4Usually Bladder FriendlyBlueberriesjam, fruit bars, tarts and pies, ice creamBreadscorn, , oat , pita, potato , white , Italiansweet, whole wheatBreads - sweetBroccolihomemade zucchini bread , pumpkinbread, apple breadfresh, frozen, steamed, boiledBrussels Sproutsfresh, frozen, steamed, boiledButter and Margarinereal butter, sweetened or unsweetenedButtermilkCabbageraw or cookedCakehomemade pound, angel food, white ,yellow calcium citrate or carbonate tabletsCalciumCandyFoods Worth Tryingrye, pumpernickel, sourdough breads - Ezekielbread is popular for its high fiber and proteinbut could bother soy sensitive patientsbanana breadFoods To Avoidbreads made with unsafe ingredients and/orheavily processed and fortifiedSoybean oil based margarines may be irritatingfor somefresh - try a small amount first to see if youtolerate it wellpickled or sauerkrautDr Oetker’s Organic White Cake Mix, carrotcake without problem ingredientschocolate, commercial mixes that useartificial colorings and flavoringsCarawaycarob, caramel, mint, butterscotch, divinity licorice, white chocolate, cotton, mild gumsred hot-type cinnamons, sour candy, most(sugar or xylitol based)sugar-free candy and gumsfresh - try in small quantities, it is more irritatingthan other melonscaraway seedsCarobchips, powder, candyCarrotsfresh, raw or steamedCantaloupeCatsup and KetchupCauliflowercarrot cake without problem ingredientsused in small quantitiesfresh, raw or steamedCayennecayenneCeleryfresh, raw or steamedCelery SeedgroundCerealsCheeseoatmeal, oat, rice and fiber withoutproblem ingredientsAmerican, mozzarella, cheddar cheese(mild), feta, ricotta , string cheeses Ezekiel Cereal, Fiber-One, Kashi Go-Lean,Grape Nuts, Cheerios, Kashi Autumn Wheatblue cheese, brie, brick parmesan, camembert,cheddar cheese (sharp), edam, emmenthaler,gruyere hard jack, Monterey Jack, parmesan(fresh & canned), Roquefort, stilton, Swissplain, vanilla bean, blueberry, peppermint,caramel, dulce de leche, pumpkindutch appleCheese SubstitutesCheesecakeused in large quantitiesheavily preserved, sweetened, flavored,chocolateprocessed, heavily spiced, cheese in a canproductstofu and soy cheeseschocolate, mocha, lemon, key lime,strawberryLearn more about the IC diet and find many IC friendly foods on our website and in the ICN Shop! www.ic-network.com & www.icnsales.com

2012 Interstitial Cystitis Network Food List - Page 5Usually Bladder FriendlyFoods Worth TryingCherimoyafreshCherriesfresh cherries, organic maraschinoChervilFoods To Avoidsour cherriesdried chervilChickenfresh cooked (baked, fried, roasted,sauteed)“fast food,” prepackaged, heavily spicedchicken productshot, chili pepper flakes, medium or hot salsa,“hot” spiced foods such as chili, bbq, hotwing sauceground chili powderChipscorn or potato chips - plainstrongly seasoned or salty chips, such asbarbecue, buffalo wing, jalapeno, sweet chili,salt & vinegar, red hot, cheddar & sour creamChivesfresh, driedChocolatecarob is a bladder friendly substituteChili PeppersChili Powderwhite or a very high quality darkmilk, bittersweet, cocoa powderCilantrofresh, driedCinnamonceylon cinnamonchinese cassia cinnamon may be too strongCitric acidvery small quantities when used as apreservative for some canned foodslarge quantities or when used as a flavoring (ie most sodas)lemons, limes, oranges, grapefruit,clementinecandied citrus peelsCitrus FruitsCitrus Peelfresh or dried citrus peelClovesground, wholeCoconutflakes (untreated, organic), milk, ice cream,sorbetcoconut treated with metabisulfiteCoffeesherbal coffees (Pero, Cafix, Kaffree Roma) orlow acid decaf coffees (Simpatico, Euromild,Puroast or Tyler’s)MiraLAX protocol with waterMiraLAX protocol with clear, green or blueGatorade oatmeal , shortbread, sugar , carob chip, snickerdoodles, peanut buttermexican wedding, biscotti, almondgroundtraditional coffees (regular & decaf) should beavoided due to their high acid and/or caffeinecontentColonoscopy PrepsCookiesCorianderCornCottage CheeseCrackerschocolate chip, cranberryfresh yellow, white, blue, mixed corn,cornmeal, polenta, gritsplain cottage cheese, large curd made with cottage cheese, small curd made without rennetsennet (low acid)(higher acid)matzo, soda or soupcrackers without obvious problem ingredients, strongly spiced crackersTriskets, organic, stone ground wheat, rice thinsLearn more about the IC diet and find many IC friendly foods on our website and in the ICN Shop! www.ic-network.com & www.icnsales.com