Lots of people with IBD are afraid to eat fruits and vegetables. Perhaps you suspect they worsen your symptoms. Maybe your doctor told you to avoid them. Whatever the reason, you’re probably itching to add them back to your diet. Not sure how to go about challenging...
Zinc seems to be on many people’s minds these days, given its role in supporting immune health and protecting against respiratory viruses. Pandemic aside, zinc is an important topic for us to talk about anyhow, seeing as people with IBD are at greater risk of a zinc...
IBD-Friendly Recipes for Easter or Passover Has COVID-19 spoiled your holiday plans? Here are 2 yummy low-roughage dishes with a short-list of ingredients and pantry staples. View Recipes By Colleen D. Webb, MS, RDN Ever since my husband and I started dating, we’ve...
Attention all chocolate lovers (just in time for Valentine’s Day): By now, most of us know that eating fruits and vegetables is good for us. They provide our bodies with important nutrients, including polyphenols. Polyphenols are powerful antioxidants and...
By Colleen D. Webb, MS, RDN People who eat a variety of fruits and vegetables live longer and better lives. Fruits and veggies have vitamins, minerals, fiber, and powerful anti-inflammatory agents that protect us from chronic disease. Yet, most of us eat too few...
