by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Oct 8, 2023 | Membership, Q&As
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...
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...
