by Ashley Hurst, MS, RD, LD & CCD Team | Jun 22, 2023 | Hydration, Membership
What causes dehydration in Crohn’s Disease and in Ulcerative Colitis? Inflammation from either Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can inhibit adequate water and electrolyte absorption (magnesium, sodium, zinc, phosphorus, potassium), causing dehydration. Other IBD...
by Ashley Hurst, MS, RD, LD & CCD Team | Jun 21, 2023 | Hydration, Membership
Did you know? Dehydration of just 2% of body weight causes performance declines in workouts. We want to stay on top of hydration needs, especially in hot, humid conditions or at high elevations. What is dehydration? Dehydration is a harmful reduction of the amount of...
by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Jun 21, 2023 | IBD
With a simple Google search of “is the Carnivore Diet good for Ulcerative Colitis” you will find plenty of anecdotal evidence being used by people like Shawn Baker and other low-carb enthusiasts advocating for the Carnivore Diet for IBD. But, is it true? One...
by Ashley Hurst, MS, RD, LD & CCD Team | Apr 26, 2023 | Membership, Nutrition Therapy
What is a stricture Having intestinal strictures from Crohn’s Disease means that there is narrowing in a specific area within the intestine. When inflammation is present, the body will try to heal itself causing scar tissue that can build up over time. Bowel...
by Ashley Hurst, MS, RD, LD & CCD Team | Apr 21, 2023 | Membership, Nutrients
What protein is and why we need it Protein is considered one of the 6 essential nutrients and one of the 3 macronutrients to be included in the diet. Protein is derived from amino acids which are the building blocks of protein. In total, there are 20 amino acids that...
