Ashley Hurst, R.D., Author at The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians

IBD and Mental Health

by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Jul 8, 2025 | IBD

Having a lifelong condition like IBD can be extremely challenging. As well as managing physical symptoms, there are many emotional consequences that can even impact how well you are able to cope with the disease. Not suprisingly, there is a high prevenance of...

Foods for Ulcerative Colitis

by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | May 6, 2025 | News

If you’ve ever googled “foods for ulcerative colitis” you’ve probably come up with lists of things you should take out of your diet. Not here. I’m actually going to talk about foods to eat if you’ve got Ulcerative colitis. ...

IBD Sports Dietitian

by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Mar 14, 2025 | News

A Chat with our IBD Sports Dietitian Christa In our latest YouTube video, we get to chat with our very own Christa Smith. Her very niche area of expertise as an IBD sports dietitian is unique to say the least! Join us as we chat about life after having her baby and as...

Probiotics for Bloating

by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Nov 19, 2024 | Gut Health, IBD

Have you ever wondered about probiotics for bloating? If you’ve been in our corner of the internet for a while, you know I’ve been pretty vocal about how much I love to talk about probiotics and prebiotics – and anything microbiome related for that matter. ...

Vegan/ GF Green Bean Casserole

by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Oct 29, 2024 | Membership, Recipe Database

Green beans are a great source of fiber (with ~3 grams/cup) and low in FODMAPs (if following a low FODMAP diet). If you have IBD and looking to improve your tolerance to green beans, boiling and baking them can make them easier to tolerate. Ingredients 2 Tbsp. Olive...