How to Ask for Support with IBD
Whether you’ve just been diagnosed with IBD, have lived with it for years, or are still figuring out your diagnosis, this post is for you. Having IBD can be a full-time job and at times...
Facts and Fiction: Fiber with Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis
Facts and Fiction: Fiber with Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis Facts about Fiber for IBD The topic of dietary fiber has been on my mind to write about for a while now as I’ve continued to notice...
Tips for Managing Diarrhea
Diarrhea can occur unexpectedly and (sometimes) for no specific reason. When you’re experiencing diarrhea, it is important to notify your doctor and/or gastroenterologist since it can be related to your IBD or a type of...
Tofu Scramble
Recipe Guide: gluten-free, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free How to make it more flare-friendly: Cook peppers until they soften or consider another vegetable that is better tolerated for you Tofu Scramble Author: Rebecca Goodrich RD Print Ingredients...
What Causes Dehydration in IBD
What causes dehydration in Crohn’s Disease and in Ulcerative Colitis? Inflammation from either Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can inhibit adequate water and electrolyte absorption (magnesium, sodium, zinc, phosphorus, potassium), causing dehydration. Other IBD related...
Hydration for Performance
Did you know? Dehydration of just 2% of body weight causes performance declines in workouts. We want to stay on top of hydration needs, especially in hot, humid conditions or at high elevations. What is...
Chocolate Anytime Tahini Muffins
Recipe facts: Dairy free, Vegan, Gluten Free These are my all-time favorite muffins. They are rich, filling, and not too sweet. It’s just the right balance! Enjoy! This recipe uses something called “aquafaba” which is...
Everything you need to know about Crohn’s and Kidney Stones
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...
Best Protein Sources
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...
IBS Diagnosis: Are we missing something else?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), states that roughly 3.1 million (1.3%) adults in the United States have an IBD diagnosis, while up to 15% of patients have an IBS diagnosis according to...
How to Reduce Symptoms of Microscopic Colitis
We have noticed an uptick in Microscopic Colitis clients lately as well as an increase in questions about the disease. In an effort to help you incorporate strategies to reduce your symptoms with Microscopic Colitis,...
Soy and IBD: A Comprehensive Review
The common question of, “is soy bad for IBD?” comes up a lot in our practice. We understand that consumption of soy can come with concerns given the talk on the internet about hormonal and...
START HERE- What We Recommend and Why (*newly updated)
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...
Why Does IBD Make Me So Tired?
Whether you are newly diagnosed or have had a long history of IBD, it is almost certain that you have asked the question, “Why does IBD make me so tired?!” to your friends, family, and...
What It’s Like To Be Diagnosed With IBD While Pregnant
Dealing with IBD is hard enough, much less while you are pregnant. Even more so, dealing with a diagnosis of IBD before the baby arrives. Today we want to pull back the curtain and discuss...
Got Iron Deficiency? Everything You Need to Know About Iron
Got Iron Deficiency? Everything You Need to Know About Iron Understanding iron can be confusing at times since there are multiple markers that are looked at to define our iron status. As IBD patients, we...
Nutrients to Consider When Preparing for Pregnancy in IBD
Nutrients to Consider When Preparing for Pregnancy in IBD Many of our clients come to us to discuss preparing for pregnancy in IBD, and for good reason! The pre-pregnancy window is a great opportunity to...
Top Three Reasons to do Regular Colonoscopies with IBD
Top Three Reasons to do Regular Colonoscopies with IBD Whether you were recently diagnosed with IBD, have been told about the possibility of having IBD, or are curious about the colonoscopy procedure itself, then keep...
Nutrition Labs to Ask For If You Have IBD
Nutrition Labs to Ask For If You Have IBD Here at The Crohn’s and Colitis Dietitians we work really hard to empower our clients to advocate for themselves and to stay on top of their...
Probiotic Foods for Crohn’s Disease: Are they right for you?
Probiotics for Crohn’s Disease There’s a lot we don’t know about Crohn’s disease, including what causes the disease and how to cure it. However, probiotics are a promising area of study, and it already has...
Top 5 Considerations for IBD Athletes
Hi there! My name is Christa and I am an IBD specialized sports dietitian. I love working with IBD atheltes and helping people eat in a way that supports their movement….no matter what that is! ...
Apps to Manage IBD
8 best apps to manage IBD One of the main blocks that people newly diagnosed with IBD have to overcome is accepting that it’s a chronic disease. This means IBD is a lifelong condition that...
Disordered Eating & IBD: How are They Related & How Can We Help?
For those with IBD, food can be one of life’s greatest stressors, and often people with IBD are at risk to develop a sort of food PTSD. What can happen is that they start to...
The Link Between Low Vitamin D and IBD
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a group of diseases that includes Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease. IBD is a relapsing-remitting immune disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. Because IBD is an immune-mediated inflammatory disease, nutrient deficiencies...
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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...
