Gut Feelings - by The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians
Hosts Ashley Hurst, Danielle Leffler and Christa Smith of The Crohn's and Colitis Dietitians chat about nutrition research in IBD & sprinkle in our own life experiences in being both IBD patients ourselves.
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Back to School Tips for Parents with Kids/Teens with IBD
As a parent of a child with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, preparing your kid for the new school year can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to managing their digestive health. In this video, we will provide you with back-to...
3 Things You Can Do to Support Your Gut THIS Week (Bonus Episode)
Want to support your gut health, especially if you're living with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or IBD? In this video, a Crohn's and colitis dietitian shares 3 simple, evidence-based things you can start doing today to suppo...
Low Residue Diet and How it Can Backfire
Top reasons why low residue didn't REALLY help you....Here's the thing - low residue is not recommended as an effective or helpful strategy long term with IBD and can impact your symptoms and risk in the long run.In fact there i...
Clearing Up Misconceptions About Nuts and Seeds + What we do
Can you have nuts and seeds with IBD? Let's talk about one of the most common misconceptions we hear about with IBD!In this video, I cover:â The outdated input we've seen online that doesn't tell the whole storyâ What current re...
Explosive Diarrhea & Cyclospora
All of the talk has been dying down a little, but of course we still jump at a chance to talk about it all... How are you feeling about it all?The best things we can do to protect against cyclospora... is using heat.
Can You Actually Predict a Flare? + How we use Fecal Calprotectin
No one likes doing stool tests... but you might learn to appreciate them after this video.ð© Fecal calprotectin can be a great indicator of how things are going in the gut short of doing a colonoscopy and if you want to be proactive - yo...
GLP-1's, Peptides, Random Supplements & Things to Consider
You might not think of GLP1's would be apart of the conversation when it comes to IBD, but we continue to see more and more people trialing them for secondary conditions with IBD. In practice we have seen people often not inform th...
Focus on what you can ADD in + Surprise new offer!
Focusing only on what to cut out of your diet - might actually be making things worse. But hey... we have ALL been there too. ð And yet the conversation online is all about what to take out of the diet - and doesn't all discuss what ...
Top IBD Friendly Foods to ADD to Your Diet | Crohn's & Colitis Diet
The internet is full of conversation about what to take out of the diet with IBD... but nobody is talking about the things you can add to improve outcomes!âIn our practice we always encourage our patients to take an "addition mindset" w...
Why We Don't Recommend The Low Fodmap Diet - The science & what it misses the mark on with IBD
We do not use the Low Fodmap as a primary way to help those (like us) that have Crohn's, Ulcerative colitis or Microscopic colitis - in fact it can actually hold people back from experiencing symptom relief and even remission. In this video we ...
How we Practice Self Care with IBD & Ideas for those living with Crohn's & Colitis
ð How We Practice Self-Care as Dietitians Living with IBDAs dietitians who personally live with IBD, we know firsthand that self-care looks a little different when you're managing Crohn's or Ulcerative Colitis. It can look ...
How to Figure out Dietary Triggers in IBD (when nothing makes sense) | Crohn's & Colitis Nutrition
It can feel confusing when it comes to figure out food intolerances in IBD - but there is so much more to the conversation that isn't really talked about much online like....â° Timing - if you are getting symptoms immediately after eatin...
Top 10 Tips for Prevention in IBD
In this video we review our top 10 tips for colon cancer prevention. Make sure to check out the full blog too - we include our RAINBOW® tips for applying all of this to IBD and the challenges we face. Top 10 Tips for Prevention:
How to Cope with Infusion Medication Anxiety
IV infusions and IBD - let's dive into ways to make the day more comfortable. In this podcast we dive into the challenges and practical aspects of getting infusions for Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's disease. We discuss common fears...
How to Ease Constipation in IBD
Constipation & IBD - we don't hear about it much, but it happens! In this video we discuss our insights on special considerations with IBD and actionable tips. Takeaways-- Hydration, fiber intake, and physical activ...
Things We Do to Lower Our Risk of Colon Cancer
Do you avoid the topic of colon cancer? So do we. Let's tackle it together.Better yet - watch this episode on YouTube here: HEREDanielle mentioned that the things ...
Top 3 Nutrition Things Holding IBD Patients Back
As IBD patients, we know that there are many things we have to navigate. From trying to figure out what foods we can add, to getting enough nutrition, to figuring out if supplementation is needed. It's a lot! We want our listeners and pat...
What we think about the new food pyramid
We share our thoughts on the recently updated food pyramid. It's important to keep in mind that general recommendations for the public do not always apply to IBD patients! There are some key aspects to this that we want to share about IBD nutri...
When is the Best Time to See an IBD Dietitian?
It can be confusing trying to figure out dietary strategies for IBD on your own. We discuss scenarios where dietary support can be beneficial, from flare-ups to long-term management. Dietitians can provide the clarity and support needed to navi...
Best Protein Powders for IBD
If you are looking for honest (and not sponsored) thoughts on protein powders and how we navigate getting enough protein - this video is for you!Struggling to find the right protein powder with IBD? Whether you have Crohn's disease or U...
Top Myths About Inflammation & What Matters the Most for IBD
In the online world we talk so much about inflammation - but what actually matters with it comes to Crohn's & Colitis?In this episode, we talk about the significance of foundational health practices and balanced nutrition over ...
Lead in Protein Powders- Should We Be Concerned?
Our thoughts on lead in protein powders and all the things not being discussed....It's a big headline but should we be concerned? The things not being discussed enough:-What the lead level standards are based on-The...
How Vitamin B12 Deficiency in IBD is Sometimes Missed
Are you familiar with Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms in IBD? Those with Crohn's & Ulcerative colitis are at higher risk of being deficient in Vitamin B12 - especially those with Crohn's that have inflammation in the ileum.&nbs...
A Big Reason You May be Stuck with IBD Nutrition | Malnutrition in IBD
Up to 70% of those with Crohn's and over half of those with UC experience malnutrition.... and did you know this can impact your response to medication also?Working with an IBD specialized dietitian can help correct malnutrition, reduce...