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We Love Ginger – A Roundup
We love fresh ginger. That’s why we write about it so much in our weekly newsletter. But newsletters get forgotten and deleted. That’s why we’ve included our favorite ginger-related newsletter blurbs in one blog post. Besides adding a delightful pungency to dishes,...
The WBF Coronavirus Help Guide
First, please know that we hope you’re safe. We’re doing fine. Colleen’s with her family in NYC doing her best to keep her almost 2-year-old entertained while trying to figure out what to make with the 2 pounds of polenta flour she hastily bought from a nearly empty...
What You Need To Know About COVID-19 and IBD
Updated: March 26, 2020 We know you’re concerned about the coronavirus. We are, too. That’s why we’re staying as informed as possible. We'll update this page as we learn more about how this situation impacts those with IBD. There’s a lot we don’t know about COVID19,...
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...
