Danielle Leffler, RD, LD, Author at The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians

Gut Health Dictionary

by Danielle Leffler, RD, LD | Feb 27, 2024 | Membership

There is a lot to know when it comes to your gut! Let us help you out with some of it, not only nutritionally, but in an easy way to understand with our Gut Health Dictionary! Note: the dictionary will be updated to reflect new terminology when available Common Gut...

Breakfast Cookie Oats – two ways!

by Danielle Leffler, RD, LD | Feb 27, 2024 | Membership

Print Breakfast Cookie Oats – two ways!Recipe by Danielle Leffler; adapted from Calla’s Clean EatsCourse: BreakfastDifficulty: EasyServings2servingsPrep time5minutesCooking time20minutesBlended oats can be helpful when looking to incorporate more fibre into the...

Chocolate Truffles

by Danielle Leffler, RD, LD | Jan 31, 2024 | Membership

Print Chocolate TrufflesRecipe by Danielle Leffler, RD, LDCourse: SnacksDifficulty: EasyServings8trufflesPrep time20minutesIngredients1/4 cup oat flour (simply grind 1/4 cup oats in a blender)1/2 cup almond flour1/4 cup cacao powder2 Tbsp. maple syrup1 Tbsp. natural...

Heart Health and IBD

by Danielle Leffler, RD, LD | Jan 31, 2024 | Membership

February is Heart Awareness Month! You may be thinking….I have gut problems, what does my heart have to do with this? More than you think! This post will dive into heart health and IBD – things to be aware of, the impact inflammation can have on the heart, and tips to...

How to set goals you will ACTUALLY achieve

by Danielle Leffler, RD, LD | Jan 31, 2024 | Membership

A new year, fresh month, or start of the week can spark one’s desire to better themselves. And when you have IBD, it can be hard to ignore the thoughts around health. Making changes to your lifestyle can be difficult, but NOT impossible. People are more likely to...