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

Supplements for IBD: Basics

by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Jan 28, 2023 | Membership, Supplementation

Why Supplement in IBD? Many work alongside medications Many can amplify anti-inflammatory effects Can help in getting to sustainable remission easier with a more targeted approach Additional benefits (like anti-cancer properties) Can help reduce costs of medications...

START HERE- What We Recommend and Why (*newly updated)

by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Jan 28, 2023 | Food-Based Approaches, Membership

Why We Have Our Own Method Feel free to look through all of the diets & our comprehensive assessment of each. Through interacting and working with thousands of IBD patients, we have come up with our own method that condenses the most evidence backed and most...

Dietary Strategies for IBD: Low Fat, Fiber, Limited Exclusion (LOFFLEX)

by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Jan 23, 2023 | Food-Based Approaches, Membership

⭐Criteria for starring system: Incorporates appropriate microbiome strategies Incorporates appropriate gut healing strategies Inflammation reduction is a priority Long-term symptom reduction Easily implemented Reduces disordered eating patterns ⭐Caveat for starring...

Dietary Strategies for IBD: Autoimmune Protocol (AIP)

by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Jan 23, 2023 | Food-Based Approaches, Membership

⭐Criteria for starring system: Incorporates appropriate microbiome strategies Incorporates appropriate gut healing strategies Inflammation reduction is a priority Long-term symptom reduction Easily implemented Reduces disordered eating patterns ⭐Caveat for starring...

Dietary Strategies for IBD: Crohn’s Disease Exclusion Diet (CDED)

by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Jan 23, 2023 | Food-Based Approaches, Membership

⭐Criteria for starring system: Incorporates appropriate microbiome strategies Incorporates appropriate gut healing strategies Inflammation reduction is a priority Long-term symptom reduction Easily implemented Reduces disordered eating patterns ⭐Caveat for starring...