The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians

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12/12/2025

There are some things that seem harmless or even helpful that just don’t translate in IBD….

Things like….

🥦 Dietary tracking. When your gut is inflamed and everything feels like a trigger- you’ll get nowhere fast.

Does it mean none of it matters? Absolutely not. It matters. But it’s not a good starting place. We need to first start with foundational support like….

➡️ Bringing in things to help increase remission odds
➡️ Treat nutrients / malnutrition that’s preventing it
➡️ Strategies to help reduce symptoms

🤍 Intuitive eating. I don’t know about you but in a flare my gut doesn’t want anything at times. Not eating, skipping meals, and malnourishment is going to backfire.

Intuitive just eating doesn’t look the same in IBD. We need things to anchor us still in what matters the most. Anchors like…

➡️ A path to help with expanding the diet
➡️ A sense of safety with food
➡️ Help with “gut friendly” foods that IBD makes hard to handle

Go check out YouTube for a longer conversation on this. If you want a plan custom to you and real answers that leave you feeling LESS confused and MORE confident- reach out to work with us.

10/16/2025

🚨 New research alert! 🚨

A recent study found that plant-based foods containing sulfur may have a protective effect in Ulcerative Colitis! Which may help reshape the gut microbiome and metabolome in mild–moderate UC.

We’re breaking it all down in our latest YouTube video! What the research means, what a reduced sulfur diet really looks like, and how it could fit into IBD nutrition care.

💬 Curious what this could mean for your UC?

🎥 Watch the full breakdown on YouTube → The Crohn’s & Colitis Dietitians
👩‍⚕️ Or work with our IBD dietitian team to get personalized, evidence-based support for your gut health 🙌🏻

✨Comment CALL to get started!

https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26104596

10/14/2025

Double tap if you’ve ever seen someone advertising a “cure” for IBD 🙃

There’s a lot of noise online about supposed IBD cures, but here’s the truth ⤵️

IBD is a chronic condition that requires ongoing care.
That doesn’t mean there isn’t hope (actually, far from it!).

While there’s no cure yet, there are proven ways to support you and your IBD and work toward remission. Like:
➤ Nutrition strategies to help reduce symptoms
➤ Medications that target inflammation
➤ Lifestyle approaches that support long-term gut health
💕 and so much more!

Looking for more information on IBD nutrition?

🎥 Find us on YouTube ( Crohn’s & Colitis Dietitians) where we debunk more common IBD nutrition myths and share evidence-based info that actually helps!

Ahh the life of an IBD girlie… 🙃✨ A little mix of humor, hope, and real talk from us living with Crohn’s and Ulcerative ...
10/07/2025

Ahh the life of an IBD girlie… 🙃✨

A little mix of humor, hope, and real talk from us living with Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis.

What would you ADD to your IBD Wi$h Li$t? Tell us below! ⬇️

Ps, who else is listening to TLOAS on repeat? 🙋🏻‍♀️

📝 Got IBD nutrition questions? Drop them below and we might cover them in our next video! IBD nutrition can feel overwhe...
09/30/2025

📝 Got IBD nutrition questions? Drop them below and we might cover them in our next video!

IBD nutrition can feel overwhelming 😅 but it doesn’t have to!

On our YouTube channel, we simplify nutrition topics into easy-to-digest (😉) videos!

🌱 Catch the full conversation on IBD food strategies on our channel!

Living with IBD means we’ve got to laugh and remind ourselves we’re stronger than we think 💪🏻 That’s where affirmations ...
09/18/2025

Living with IBD means we’ve got to laugh and remind ourselves we’re stronger than we think 💪🏻 That’s where affirmations can come in! Whether they’re silly, heartfelt, or somewhere in between 💕

Sometimes it’s:
✨I WILL have a solid BM today.
Other times it’s:
✨ My body is doing its best, even when it may not always feel like it.

Both are valid. And both are needed.

Which one are you repeating today!? Funny or heartfelt? Drop your fav affirmations below and send this to a friend who needs a laugh! 🤭



PS, can anyone with IBD honestly trust their gut? 🫣🤪

It’s Malnutrition Awareness Week and as you can see, it is quite prevalent in IBD! With some studies suggesting 65–75% o...
09/09/2025

It’s Malnutrition Awareness Week and as you can see, it is quite prevalent in IBD! With some studies suggesting 65–75% of people with Crohn’s and 18–62% of people with UC experience malnutrition. Let’s break down what malnutrition is and why it’s important ❗️

💩 Malnutrition happens when there is an imbalance between the nutrients your body needs (protein, carbs, fats, vitamins, minerals, water 💧) and the nutrients it actually gets.

👉You do not have to have weight loss to be considered malnourished.
People can be under or over nourished, and both impact health.

In IBD, the main reasons for malnutrition include:
⚡ Decreased food intake (from GI symptoms or restrictive diets)
⚡ Malabsorption
⚡ Increased energy needs during flares
⚡Gastrointestinal nutrient losses
⚡ Certain medications (like steroids, sulfasalazine, cholestyramine) that reduce micronutrient absorption and utilization.

Furthermore, nutrient deficiencies are very common in IBD and may further exacerbate symptoms like:
❌ Anemia and fatigue
❌ Poor wound healing and bone loss
❌ and Weakness or swelling

If you notice unplanned weight loss, poor appetite, feeling weak/tired, or swelling in your legs/belly ➡️ it could be a sign of malnutrition. Please reach out to your healthcare provider to discuss next steps.

💡 Remember: malnutrition can lower your body’s ability to recover and respond to treatment, which is why early recognition and support matter. Especially from your doctor and dietitian 😉

doi: 10.1155/2017/8646495

Double tap if you’ve felt this before! 🙃🙃As IBD patients, we are constantly questioning our decisions on what to eat, ho...
09/04/2025

Double tap if you’ve felt this before! 🙃🙃

As IBD patients, we are constantly questioning our decisions on what to eat, how to trial new foods, and what we can do to limit symptom triggers.

👋🏻Are you ready to take the guesswork out of it and find some support (& relief?!).

We are currently accepting patients for our 🌱PLANT MAGIC 🌱program where we work with you to help introduce more foods, reduce GI symptoms, and feel confident with food!

🔥Comment CALL to get started

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