by Ashley Hurst, MS, RD, LD & CCD Team | May 2, 2023 | IBD
Did you know that those with Crohn’s Disease are at higher risk of developing a kidney stone? There are many factors at play when it comes to Crohn’s and kidney stones including things like hydration and urine output. Keep reading to find out why and what you can do!...
by Ashley Hurst, MS, RD, LD & CCD Team | Apr 26, 2023 | Membership, Nutrition Therapy
What is a stricture Having intestinal strictures from Crohn’s Disease means that there is narrowing in a specific area within the intestine. When inflammation is present, the body will try to heal itself causing scar tissue that can build up over time. Bowel...
by Ashley Hurst, MS, RD, LD & CCD Team | Apr 21, 2023 | Membership, Nutrients
What protein is and why we need it Protein is considered one of the 6 essential nutrients and one of the 3 macronutrients to be included in the diet. Protein is derived from amino acids which are the building blocks of protein. In total, there are 20 amino acids that...
by Ashley Hurst, MS, RD, LD & CCD Team | Apr 7, 2023 | Membership, The Microbiome
Artificial sweeteners have been used to replace sugar to help curb weight gain, lowering a person’s chances of developing metabolic disease including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. We know that sugar substitutes are used in many products including...
by Ashley Hurst, MS, RD, LD & CCD Team | Apr 7, 2023 | Membership, Recipe Database
Recipe Guide: gluten-free, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free How to make it more flare-friendly: soften granola by heating it with liquid. Note: You can make this a low-FODMAP-friendly snack by taking out the granola Open Pineapple Face Author: Ashley Hurst, R.D....
