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

Bone Health with IBD

by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Sep 1, 2023 | Membership

People with IBD are at greater risk of developing bone loss. Osteoporosis and osteopenia are two forms of bone loss that can occur and have the potential to lead to an increased risk of fracture. Osteopenia is the first sign of bone mineral density (BMD) loss and...

Vitamin D: when to ask for labs

by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Sep 1, 2023 | Membership, Nutrients

Vitamin D is one of the 4 fat-soluble vitamins that have been shown to play a role in IBD and the immune system. Research has consistently shown that during times of active inflammation, for example, when a person is in a flare, vitamin D levels start to decline. ...

Which Probiotics Help for IBD?

by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Aug 28, 2023 | IBD, Immunity, Prebiotics and Probiotics

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a common chronic condition that impacts the lives of millions around the world. Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are the two most common types of IBD. With its prevalence on the rise, understanding the role of gut health...

What to Eat With Colitis + Ulcerative Colitis Food List!

by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Aug 23, 2023 | Gut Health

Inflammatory bowel diseases include Crohn’s and two main types of colitis- Ulcerative and Microscopic Colitis. Microscopic colitis can include a sub-type of either lymphocytic or collagenous colitis. Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory disorder of the...

Eating the Rainbow: BLUE & PURPLE Foods

by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Aug 18, 2023 | Membership, Nutrition Therapy

Blue, purple and black foods are less commonly found but are rich in antioxidants and often contain memory and brain protective compounds. Blue, purple and black compounds are found in foods like acai, blueberries, blackberries, figs, eggplants, black tea, purple...