If you’ve got Crohn’s or Colitis, you may have had anemia at some point or you may find your doctor checking for anemia regularly in blood work. Anemia is one of the most common reasons for IBD related fatigue and affects around 24% of IBD patients (1). In our practice, we see anemia in almost […]
One of the most common topics that comes up with new and prospective clients is around what changes they can expect when modifying their diet & nutrition. It makes sense- people want to know what they are getting into beforehand. More importantly, people want to know if it will be worth the time, money and […]
The Truth 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 a number of people I talk to that are scared to include fiber in their diet. This fear isn’t unfounded either, sometimes living with IBD can make […]
So… How do you know if you are in remission? The topic of remission is rarely fully explained after a diagnosis of IBD so often people come to me with many questions like: How do I know if I’m in remission? My doctor says I’m in remission, but I still have symptoms… What does this […]
Today’s post is for those of you who are thinking about working with me but perhaps would like a bit of help deciding whether you should pursue my group program or work with me one on one instead. Today’s post is for those of you who are thinking about working with me but perhaps […]
The supplement industry is confusing, unregulated and worth over 42 billion dollars in the U.S. alone. Translation: There are a lot of supplements out there, but they aren’t all created equally. So how do you navigate this world as someone living with IBD? I’m a dietitian who understands the ins and outs of the industry […]
Hi everyone! I’m Ashley Hurst- a Registered Dietitian who specializes in providing nutritional support and guidance to those living with Irritable Bowel Diseases (IBD) such as Crohn’s and Colitis. I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 2011 and, despite my nutrition background, often felt as lost as many of you may feel right now. And […]
Vegan Green Bean Casserole Author: Ashley Hurst, R.D. Recipe type: Side Dish Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 45 mins Print Ingredients 2 TBSP Olive Oil 1 pound green beans (rinsed, trimmed and cut in half) Black pepper & sea salt to taste(I like Wild Foods Pink Salt*) 1 shallot (minced), you […]
The cost of Crohn’s & Colitis is something I think about daily as an IBD patient myself and working with other IBD patients in my private practice. This year especially I’ve been trying to think up solutions for my patients with the growing cost of medications in the US. Especially after learning a while back […]
IBS and IBD: An Easy to Follow Breakdown How can you tell the difference between IBS and IBD? In short, IBS refers to irritation while IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) refers to chronic inflammation of the bowel which can cause widespread effects in the body. However, some people get confused with the terminology and key distinctions […]