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

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

by Danielle Leffler, RD, LD | Nov 8, 2023 | Membership

Print Pumpkin Pie SmoothieRecipe by Danielle Leffler, RD, LDCourse: BreakfastDifficulty: EasyServing1servingPrep time5minutesCooking time40minutesCalories300kcalIngredients1 cup soy milk (or milk of choice)1 scoop vanilla protein powder – we like Orgain or Owyn½ cup...

Butternut Squash Soup

by Danielle Leffler, RD, LD | Nov 2, 2023 | Membership

Print Butternut Squash SoupRecipe by Danielle Leffler, RD, LDCourse: Lunch, AppetizersDifficulty: MediumServings4servingsPrep time30minutesCooking time40minutesCalories300kcalIngredientsButternut squash (3 pounds) – deseeded (can also use frozen squash – you may need...

Coffee and Ulcerative Colitis

by Danielle Leffler, RD, LD | Oct 25, 2023 | Gut Health, IBD

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world! It’s delicious, gives you a boost, and has both health benefits and health concerns associated with it (which we will discuss later in this blog). But can coffee and ulcerative colitis coexist together without...

6 Crohn’s Disease Diet Recipes

by Danielle Leffler, RD, LD | Oct 25, 2023 | IBD

Crohn’s Disease is an autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Inflammation can be controlled through medications recommended by your gastroenterologist and following an anti-inflammatory diet pattern can also be beneficial for...

Back to School: easy recipes

by Danielle Leffler, RD, LD | Sep 27, 2023 | Membership

Let’s take the worry out of packing lunches for kids with IBD with these quick and easy IBD friendly school lunches! First off, don’t underestimate the power of sandwiches! A tuna salad sandwich on whole grain bread paired with peaches or a banana makes a nutritious...