Top 5 Considerations for IBD Athletes 

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!   So, if you consider yourself to be an active individual with IBD then I...
Do Probiotics Help with IBD?

Do Probiotics Help with IBD?

If I had to pick one topic that is both the most polarizing and misunderstood in IBD nutrition- it’s probiotics. And specifically probiotics for IBD. In fact, I was surprised to learn that in 2020 the American Gastroenterology Associates (AGA) recommended against the...
5 Steps To Solving IBD-related Anemia

5 Steps To Solving IBD-related Anemia

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...
How do you know if you are in remission?

How do you know if you are in remission?

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...