Protein- Pros and Cons of Different Types

Having IBD makes us question what to eat for our condition and in particular, what protein sources are beneficial for us to have.  There are times during our IBD when higher protein needs are warranted depending on inflammation and surgery. In today’s post, we will be breaking down different protein sources and why we recommend consuming or limiting the intake of these specific protein sources.PoultrySome common sources of poultry include chicken, eggs, turkey, and others.  These foods may be commonly seen in our standard North American diet and also in certain therapeutic diets for IBD including the Crohn’s disease exclusion diet (CDED) and the specific carbohydrate diet (SCD). While these can be great protein sources, especially if in a flare or having a hard time tolerating certain foods, they are not on the top of our list to recommend or consume frequently. We will further explore in our next library post on why that is. LegumesExamples of legumes include a variety of beans, lentils, soybeans (tofu/edamame), peanuts, and peas.  Some of these plant-protein sources tend to have a high biological value (HBV) since they contain good sources of fiber thereby promoting a healthy gut microbiota.  High biological value (HBV) protein sources tend to contain […]