Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD, Author at The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians

Nutrition for IBD Athletes

by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Mar 13, 2025 | News

Wondering about nutrition for IBD athletes? Many of us have experienced the dark side of training in suboptimal scenarios, such as rushing to the toilet in an urgent effort to avoid an accident or experiencing our previous meal for a second time but in a much less...

The Ultimate IBD Holiday Gift Guide

by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Nov 29, 2023 | IBD

What do you get someone with Crohn’s or Colitis for the holidays? Wonder no more, we have you covered with the ultimate IBD holiday gift guide! We have curated the best list of IBD friendly products to show your loved ones with Crohn’s and Colitis how much you care. ...

Pediatric IBD? What Every Parent Needs To Know If You Have A Child With IBD

by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Oct 6, 2023 | IBD

Pediatric IBD is scary for any parent to navigate, especially if the parent doesn’t have any prior knowledge or experience with the disease. We have seen these challenges first hand with our clients and want to provide some words of comfort and wisdom. IBD in...

Is the Carnivore Diet Good For Ulcerative Colitis?

by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Jun 21, 2023 | IBD

With a simple Google search of “is the Carnivore Diet good for Ulcerative Colitis” you will find plenty of anecdotal reports and low-carb enthusiasts advocating for the Carnivore Diet for IBD. But, is it true? With decades of research showing the importance of...

Zinc and IBD: What is there to know?

by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Mar 27, 2023 | IBD

Zinc deficiency is common in diseases like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for a variety of reasons like malabsorption and inflammation. When it comes to zinc and IBD, what are the important factors you need to know and why should you care? Keep reading to find out...