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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.
June 28, 2023
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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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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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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.
February 17, 2023
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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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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.
April 11, 2023
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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.
April 20, 2023
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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.
June 12, 2023
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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.
January 04, 2022
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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.
November 08, 2021
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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.
July 22, 2021
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What Your Poop Means About Your Health When You Have IBD
Changes in our bowel habits can clue us into many issues related to IBD.
August 01, 2020
Diet and Nutrition
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.
October 21, 2020
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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.
September 16, 2020
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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.
May 27, 2020
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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.
August 17, 2020
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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.
October 20, 2022
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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.
November 22, 2021
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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.
October 31, 2022
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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.
November 04, 2022
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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.
January 25, 2023
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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.
June 29, 2023
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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.
May 16, 2022
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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.
May 23, 2022
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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.
February 05, 2021
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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.
March 02, 2022
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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.
March 11, 2022
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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.
March 31, 2023