Scott Lippman Everyone with IBD should have a high-quality blender. Blending makes it possible for people with active Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis to enjoy wholesome foods, like fruits and vegetables. Most blended or pureed foods are OK on a low-fiber diet. We...
Metamucil is a soluble fiber supplement. Its active ingredient is psyllium husk. At first, the thought of using a fiber supplement for diarrhea might sound counterintuitive. But, psyllium husk is a natural gel-forming fiber that improves stool form and reduces...
Based on a combination of research and clinical experience, many practitioners recommend probiotic supplements for patients with Ulcerative Colitis (UC). Research shows that people with UC have an imbalance among their gut microbes, a condition known as gut dysbiosis....
Glad to hear you’re adding vegetables back to your diet! Living with Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis does not mean you need to live without vegetables! Here are 5 tips for reintroducing vegetables: 1. Add one vegetable at a time. Adding more than one food...
Glad you asked! Too often we hear from people with Crohn’s who are eating lots of ice cream, bagels and cookies to gain weight. These foods might add calories, but they also weaken our immune system and lead to inflammation and a sick, unbalanced gut microbiota....
From time to time, eating a late meal is OK, but you don’t want to make it a habit. Your digestion and metabolism are most effective during the day when the sun is shining. Nibbling at night can interfere with these natural processes. Studies have shown that people...
