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...
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...
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Why Do My Farts Smell So Bad? A Dietitian Explains
If you've ever Googled "why do my farts smell so bad" at 2am hoping nobody would ever find out…...
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...