Probiotics for Bloating

Probiotics for Bloating

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

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...
What are Plant Sterols?

What are Plant Sterols?

Have you heard of plant sterols yet? These are compounds found in a variety of foods but especially nuts, seeds and oils.  In the US with the many fear-fueled conversations around lectins and seed oils, we rarely hear about the positives of nuts and seeds anymore in...
How to Use Curcumin & Turmeric

How to Use Curcumin & Turmeric

Notable Health Benefits of Curcumin: Antimicrobial: Curcumin has antimicrobial properties to it which enables it to be effective against bacteria, such as aureus, E. coli, H. pylori, and M. tuberculosis. Curcumin may also be useful as a treatment route for Candida as...
Curcumin & Joint Health

Curcumin & Joint Health

Joint pain is quite common for those of us living with IBD, especially during flare ups. Not to mention, sometimes an IBD diagnosis can come with secondary diagnoses like arthritis.  Curcumin Insights Curcumin contains vitamins like vitamin E, K, C, and B-complex, as...