IBD Sports Dietitian
A Chat with our IBD Sports Dietitian Christa In our latest YouTube video, we get to chat with our very own Christa Smith. Her very niche area of expertise as an IBD sports dietitian is...
Nutrition for IBD Athletes
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...
Probiotics for Bloating
Have you ever wondered about probiotics for bloating? If you’ve been in our corner of the internet for a while, you know I’ve been pretty vocal about how much I love to talk about probiotics...
What are Plant Sterols?
Have you heard of plant sterols yet? These are compounds found in a variety of foods but especially nuts, seeds and oils. In the US with the many fear-fueled conversations around lectins and seed oils,...
Gut Health Dictionary
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...
Breakfast Cookie Oats – two ways!
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 diet. Blending oats helps...
Turmeric vs Curcumin: What’s the difference?
Turmeric Turmeric is the rhizome of a herb used as a medicinal and culinary spice. Rhizome’s are a continuously growing horizontal underground stem. Use of turmeric back to nearly 4000 years in India. Sanskrit has...
Heart Health and IBD
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 –...
What is Ulcerative Colitis Fatigue?
Living with Ulcerative Colitis (UC) can be challenging, affecting not only your digestive system but also impacting various aspects of daily life. Add in fatigue with your ulcerative colitis and it can be exhausting! Crohn’s...
The Ultimate IBD Holiday Gift Guide
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...
Is Crohn’s Disease a Disability?
Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can affect the digestive tract anywhere from the mouth to the anus. Crohn’s disease can also occur in multiple areas throughout the digestive tract....
Coffee and Ulcerative Colitis
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...
SCD Diet
The SCD diet – everything you need to know about it and more. To help you decide if it’s right for you. We will also put our take on it as well. The SCD diet...
Pediatric IBD? What Every Parent Needs To Know If You Have A Child With 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...
10 Snacks for Ulcerative Colitis
Living with ulcerative colitis (UC) can be a challenge at times for many reasons. Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that predominantly affects the colon, also known as the large intestine, which...
How Do You Fix an IBD Flare?
An Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) flare is a scary spot to be in. We often want to immediately fix an IBD flare with the quickest solutions possible so we can get back to our normal...
The Best Probiotic Strains
The Best Probiotic Strains What is a Probiotic? If you’ve done any online research on probiotics you’ve probably seen a whole lot of conflicting information from claims that a probiotic supplement will cure something to...
Which Probiotics Help for IBD?
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a common chronic condition that impacts the lives of millions around the world. Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are the two most common types of IBD. With its prevalence on...
Can You Eat Salad with Crohn’s Disease?
Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease or IBD that affects the digestive tract. The other types of IBD include ulcerative colitis and microscopic colitis. Crohn’s disease can affect a patient’s digestive system...
What to Eat With Colitis + Ulcerative Colitis Food List!
Inflammatory bowel diseases include Crohn’s and two main types of colitis- Ulcerative and Microscopic Colitis. Microscopic colitis can include a sub-type of either lymphocytic or collagenous colitis. Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory disorder of...
Eating the Rainbow for IBD
Nutrition for IBD can be confusing at times. We understand that we need it, but do we know how or why? Nourishing your body with proper nutrition which will be demonstrated in this ‘Eating the...
How To Support Someone with Ulcerative Colitis
Supporting Your Loved One with Ulcerative Colitis Have you ever wondered how you could support someone with Ulcerative Colitis? Maybe your loved one was just diagnosed or they have had it for a while and...
5 Myths About Ulcerative Colitis
5 Myths About Ulcerative Colitis What is Ulcerative Colitis? There are two types of IBD and Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is the most common form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Crohn’s Disease is also under the inflammatory...
5 Best Protein Powders for IBD
One of the top questions we get asked in our practice is – how can I get enough protein for my IBD? How do we know what’s enough protein? Today’s blog post will be exploring...
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The Best Gluten Free Sourdough Bread
One of the first stops on my IBD journey was going gluten free. When I was first diagnosed with...
Gluten Free Sourdough (for the less patient baker)
If you clicked on this blog because you too identify as an impatient cook - first off - I respect...
Treatment for Microscopic Colitis
Curious about the treatments for Microscopic colitis? If you or someone you love has been...
Is it IBS or something else?
April is IBS Awareness Month, and here at The Crohn’s and Colitis Dietitians, we work with many...
Colon Cancer Prevention: 10 Evidence-Based Tips
If you've got IBD, chances are colon cancer prevention has come up with your gastroenterologist....
7-Day Meal Plan for Ulcerative Colitis
If you are wondering if there are guidelines out there for an Ulcerative colitis diet you've come...
Budesonide For Microscopic Colitis
Are you on Budesonide for Microscopic colitis? Let's dive into the basics as well as what you can...
4 Foods To Stay Away From With Crohn’s
I hesitated using the title "Foods to Stay Away from with Crohn's" because personally I feel blogs...
Steroids For Crohn’s
Living with Crohn's disease can feel overwhelming, especially during a flare-up when symptoms...
Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosis
Maybe you've recently received an Ulcerative colitis diagnosis or maybe you've had one for a...
