Many people with Interstitial Cystitis (IC) have found that eliminating certain foods can improve their treatment results. Some foods are know to cause flare-ups and are best avoided. While everyone reacts differently to different foods, the following chart may be helpful in determining which foods are right for you.

Food type	Foods We Recommend	Foods to Avoid
Fruits	Melons (other than cantaloupes) and peas	Apples, apricots, avocados, bananas, cantaloupes, citrus fruits, cranberries, grapes, nectarines, peaches, pineapples, plums, pomegranates, strawberries, and juices made of these fruits
Vegetables	Potatoes, homegrown tomatoes & some vegetables (see next column)	Fava beans, lima beans, onions, rhubarb, tofu, tomatoes
Milk & Dairy	White Chocolate, cottage cheese, American cheese & milk	Aged cheese, sour cream, eggs, yogurt and chocolate
Carbohydrates &Grains	Pasta, rice, some breads (see next column)	Rye & sourdough bread
Meats & Fish	Poultry, some fish & some meats (see next column)	Aged, canned, cured, processed, or smoked meats & fish, anchovies, caviar, chicken livers, corned beef, and meats that contain nitrates or nitrites
Nuts	Almonds, cashews, pine nuts	Most other nuts
Beverages	Bottled or spring water, decaffeinated, acid free coffee & tea, some herbal teas	Alcoholic beverages, beer, wine, carbonated drinks, coffee, tea, and cranberry juice (see fruits)
Seasonings	Garlic and some other seasonings	Mayonnaise, miso, spicy foods (especially Chinese, Indian, Mexican, and Thai foods)
Preservatives & Additives		Benzol alcohol, citric acid, monosodium glutamate, aspartame, (NutraSweet), saccharin, foods containing preservatives & artificial ingredients & colors