Nutrition for IBD Athletes

Nutrition for IBD Athletes

Wondering about nutrition for IBD athletes? Many of us have experienced the dark side of training in suboptimal scenarios, such as rushing to the toilet in an urgent effort to avoid an accident or experiencing our previous meal for a second time but in a much less...
What are Plant Sterols?

What are Plant Sterols?

Have you heard of plant sterols yet? These are compounds found in a variety of foods but especially nuts, seeds and oils.  In the US with the many fear-fueled conversations around lectins and seed oils, we rarely hear about the positives of nuts and seeds anymore in...
Is Crohn’s Disease a Disability?

Is Crohn’s Disease a Disability?

Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can affect the digestive tract anywhere from the mouth to the anus.  Crohn’s disease can also occur in multiple areas throughout the digestive tract. This can leave someone with many uncomfortable...
Eating the Rainbow for IBD

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 Rainbow for IBD’ blog, while having IBD is...