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 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...
by Ashley Hurst, MS, RD, LD & CCD Team | Apr 7, 2023 | Membership, The Microbiome
Artificial sweeteners have been used to replace sugar to help curb weight gain, lowering a person’s chances of developing metabolic disease including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. We know that sugar substitutes are used in many products including...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Apr 3, 2023 | Membership, Prebiotics/Probiotics
Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 (EcN, MutaFlor) What’s in this article: What We Think Availability and Cost Background info & What you need to know What the research says New way of using the strain- (research funded by ccfa- added 4/5/23) Pro’s &...
by Ashley Hurst, MS, RD, LD & CCD Team | Jan 31, 2023 | Gut Health, IBD
The common question of, “is soy bad for IBD?” comes up a lot in our practice. We understand that tofu can come with concerns like hormonal imbalances and even how much should be consumed overall. We wanted to address the most common concerns regarding soy and IBD,...
