by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Mar 27, 2023 | IBD
Zinc deficiency is common in diseases like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for a variety of reasons like malabsorption and inflammation. When it comes to zinc and IBD, what are the important factors you need to know and why should you care? Keep reading to find out...
by Ashley Hurst, MS, RD, LD & CCD Team | Mar 10, 2023 | IBD
Have you wondered what a j-pouch surgery is and what is is used for? Maybe a doctor has mentioned it to you and you have been confused. Keep reading if you want to learn more about the procedure itself as well as nutritional implications! J-Pouch Surgery: What to Eat...
by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Mar 9, 2023 | IBD
Have you been hearing all the buzz about anti-nutrients in plant foods and how harmful they are? Is it true? We know how confusing it is to be bombarded with conflicting information online, so if you are interested in the potential for harm related to anti-nutrients...
by Danielle Leffler, RD, LD | Mar 7, 2023 | IBD
The words strictures and IBD is enough to get my stomach churning. As a dietitian with Crohn’s Disease, and a stricture in the ileum I know the impact it can have on the body. However, I also know how important it is to understand how to navigate them so that you can...
by Ashley Hurst, MS, RD, LD & CCD Team | Feb 14, 2023 | Gut Health, IBD
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 the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG). While these...
by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Jan 31, 2023 | Gut Health, IBD
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, we want to talk about the condition and identify...
