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The Hidden Ingredient in Dark Chocolate That Even Your Gut Likes
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...
My 6-Step Process to Adding Back Vegetables and Other Fiber-Rich Foods with Crohn’s
When it seems like food is working against you and your IBD, reintroducing old foods or challenging new ones can become surprisingly difficult. That’s how I felt, anyway, when I wanted to add fruits, vegetables and other high-fiber foods back to my diet after having...
The Amazing Benefits of Smoothies and Juices for IBD
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...
A Holiday Gift Guide for Foodies with IBD
The Internet is full of gift giving guides for cooks and foodies, but rarely do these consider the cook or foodie with Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis. Here are some fun food-related gift ideas for you or your loved ones with delicate guts. Food ThermosEating out is...
A Low-Fiber Thanksgiving Day Menu for People with Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis
Eating with IBD can be a challenge year-round. But eating during the holidays can be especially difficult, starting with Thanksgiving. Many favorite dishes are full of dairy, sugar, fat, and other gut irritants. But that’s no reason to miss out on special treats this holiday season. After a bit of digging, we’ve identified and tweaked some great recipes for you to enjoy alongside your Thanksgiving turkey.
3 Healthy IBD Eating Habits Inspired By the Longest Living People in the World
Yesterday we came across an article titled "3 Healthy Eating Habits From The Longest Living People In The World.” That article contained three common-sense nutrition recommendations based on populations living in the Blue Zones. The Blue Zones are five areas...
