TABLE 5.

Dietary recommendations for Eastern and Western countries.

Type of food	Eastern countries	Western countries
Cereal	Common: Reduce the intake of bread, pasta, and other goods made from wheat. There are 1-2 servings of cereal in every meal (109).
	Different: Consume corn, buckwheat noodles, sorghum buns, millet porridge, and herbal medicinal porridge instead.	Increase the proportion of corn and oats in staple foods.
Vegetables and Fruits	Common: It is recommended to consume more fruits and vegetables, but bananas are prohibited during active IBD, and apples can be consumed. ≥ 2 servings of vegetables per meal and 1-2 servings of fruit per meal (109).
Oils	Common: Try to use oils with a lot of unsaturated fatty acids.
	Different: Consume canola, corn, or flaxseed oil.	Consume olive oil.
Meats	Common: Eat seafood in moderation, such as fish, shrimp, crab, and shellfish, as an alternative to meat. Consume seafood ≥ 2 times per week for a total of 8-10 ounces or 226.8-228.4 grams per week (110).
	Different: Reduce the consumption of pork, barbecue and stews.	Reduce the consumption of beef and fried foods.
Dairy products	Common: The intake of dairy products is 8 ounces per day or 237 milliliters per day (111).
	Different: During the active phase, stay away from fresh milk and switch to yogurt instead.	Limit butter consumption, but cheese can still be eaten.