Diet and Nutrition

Diet and Nutrition

Should You Go Gluten-Free for IBD?

Gluten-free diets have been popular for a long time, and many people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis report feeling better on them. But the research doesn't support gluten-free diets for most people with IBD.

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Identifying Trigger Foods to Manage IBD

Living with inflammatory bowel disease can be unpredictable — and more so if you don't yet know which foods may trigger your flares. Each person's triggers are unique, and identifying them requires a mindful approach. We break it down.

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5 Water-Rich Foods That Help You Stay Hydrated

Watermelon, cucumbers, and yogurt are water-rich foods that can help you stay hydrated. Here's why hydration matters when you live with a chronic condition.

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Why You Should Eat More Nuts

Nuts contain vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support overall health and help reduce inflammation. Here's how to add them to your diet.

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Am I Getting Enough Protein?

Registered dietitian Christine Byrne explains why eating protein is important and how to add more to your diet.

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Recipes for UC-Friendly Meals

Recipes for ulcerative colitis include foods and ingredients that may reduce inflammation or symptoms, such as healthy fats, lean proteins, cooked vegetables, and certain fruits. They avoid common triggers like added sugars, red meats, and insoluble fiber.

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Feel-Good Fuel: 10 Yummy Foods to Boost Your Mood

Foods rich in omega-3s and antioxidants can boost your mood by supporting your brain and reducing inflammation.

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What Are Ultra-Processed Foods?

Here's what to know about ultra-processed foods, how they can affect your health, and how to spot them.

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How a Dietitian Can Help You Dial In Your IBD Diet

Trying to identify and avoid food triggers on your own — while still making sure you get good nutrition — can be exhausting. A dietitian can help.

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5 Foods to Lower Triglycerides

Filling your diet with fatty fish, soy protein, and other whole foods can help lower triglyceride levels. Here’s how to get more of them in your diet.

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The Top 6 Go-To Groceries in My IBD Kitchen

I'm an IBD nutritionist AND I live with Crohn's disease. These are the 6 items I almost always have in my fridge or pantry.

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Here’s the Poop on Managing Loose Bowels with IBD

Having loose bowels is common with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, but it doesn't have to be. Lifestyle changes can lessen the severity and frequency of loose bowels.

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My Top 5 Go-To Gut-Friendly Meals

Having a set of go-to meals that calm your gut is essential when you live with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). My top five are free of some of the most common triggers for people with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.

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What To Eat During a Crohn's Flare

While trigger foods are individual, certain foods have anti-inflammatory properties that may help ease symptoms during a flare of Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

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The Best Dietary Supplements for IBD

People with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis are at higher risk for nutrient deficiencies, which can worsen symptoms. These supplements may help.

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Can ChatGPT Help You Plan IBD-Friendly Meals?

We asked ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence-based chatbot, to design meals for someone with Crohn's disease. Then we analyzed the results.

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The 7 Biggest Healing Mistakes I See as an IBD Nutritionist

I'm a nutritionist who lives with and specializes in IBD, and I see my clients (and myself) making the same common mistakes, ranging from food and supplement choices to how long they stay on elimination diets.

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I Developed Food Anxiety Because of My IBD

Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder — aka "fear of food" — made it all but impossible to eat outside my home.

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Ask the Dietitian: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Weeknight Meal Ideas

These quick and easy anti-inflammatory recipes can be made in 30 minutes or less.

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What Is the Best Juice for Ulcerative Colitis?

Many people with UC turn to juices to get the nutritional benefits of fruits and vegetables without the symptoms that fiber can produce. Like most dietary choices related to UC, however, the effect that juices have on your symptoms will vary from person to person. But a handful of juices have some promising research behind them.

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Avoiding Vitamin B-12 Deficiencies When You Live with IBD

Up to a third of people with Crohn's or ulcerative colitis will experience a B-12 deficiency, which can lead to dizziness, fainting, brain fog, tingling and more. Identifying it can be the hard part, but it's easily treatable.

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I Tried Juicing for My Crohn’s Disease

Could juicing be a way to get the beneficial nutrients of fruits and vegetables without the inflammatory effects from their fiber? I set out to find out.

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7 Food Swaps to Celebrate Easter and Passover with IBD

Some of our most beloved holiday foods aren't great for folks with Crohn's or UC. But these ingredient swaps can make Easter and Passover more IBD-friendly.

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I Quit Caffeine to Help My Ulcerative Colitis

Here's how I pushed through the first waves of fatigue. It wasn't easy but it was worth it to cut caffeine.

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Using a Catheter to Manage Hydration with Crohn's Disease

Learning to manage a PICC or port felt intimidating at first, but it opened up my life with IBD.

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I Tried the Mediterranean Diet for My IBD

After a month, I noticed some definite changes. Here's how it went.

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5 Reasons to Love Pumpkin When You Live with IBD

The popular fall gourd is more than a decoration — it's packed with nutrients that help us stay healthy.

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Halloween Doesn’t Have to Be Scary for People with IBD

Try these 'tricks' to make your Halloween treats more healthful.

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IBD-Friendly Recipes for Summer BBQs

If you live with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, learn which foods you can safely enjoy at social activities this summer.

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5 IBD-Friendly Ways to Add More Fiber to Your Diet

Learn to gradually up your fiber intake without worsening symptoms of Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

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My Favorite Snacks for Crohn’s Disease

Living with Crohn's disease doesn't mean you have to give up your favorite foods. Try one of these ideas when the urge to snack hits.

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What You Should Know About a Liquid Diet and IBD

Liquid diets can help your digestive tract heal, especially if you're experiencing a flare-up of Crohn's disease.

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6 Tips for Setting Nutrition Goals When You Live with a Chronic Condition

6 Tips for Setting Nutrition Goals When You Live with a Chronic Condition

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7 Tips for Reducing Your Meat Consumption with IBD

Ease into a less-meat lifestyle with attention to physical and emotional health.

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What I Eat in a Day as a Chef Living with Crohn’s Disease

Professional chef Ryan Van Voorhis shares his go-to meal choices for days when he is navigating a Crohn's disease flare.

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I Kept a Food Diary for 1 Month to Help My IBD and This Is What Happened

I kept a food diary for 1 month to see if it would help me identify food triggers and manage my IBD symptoms.

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The 3 Most Common Nutritional Deficiencies in IBD and How to Get Your Levels Up

I’ve been living with Crohn’s disease for about 6 years now, but it wasn't until I went to medical school that I really understood why these deficiencies occur and what to do about them.

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5 Tips for Enjoying Holiday Meals with IBD and a Restricted Diet

It can be hard to stick to an IBD-friendly diet when the holidays revolve around food. But there are steps you can take to stress less and enjoy the season.

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5 Tips for Eating at Restaurants When You Live with IBD

Members of the Bezzy IBD community share their go-to strategies to feel more confident dining in restaurants.

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I’m a Nutritionist with IBD. These Are My 5 Favorite Foods for Gut Health

There isn't a singular list of foods that everyone with inflammatory bowel disease should eat, but there are a handful of foods that stand out when it comes to gut health.

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What Happened When I Tried the Autoimmune Protocol Diet for Ulcerative Colitis

It wasn't easy to stick to, but with some effort, following the AIP diet greatly improved my quality of life.

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5 Tips for a Healthier Gut Microbiome with IBD

Creating a stronger, healthier gut microbiome can go a long way toward reducing symptoms and preventing flares.

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7 Strategies for Eating Right on the Go with IBD

Eating IBD-friendly foods is more challenging when you're not at home, but a few simple strategies can help.

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6 Nutrition Lessons I’ve Learned Living with Ulcerative Colitis

Finding a diet that helps control my IBD symptoms has been life changing.