3 Quick Things

Hi Everyone! 

Improve your health with this week’s three simple IBD tips and takeaways.

Remember that Rome wasn’t built in a day. Little changes lead to big results. We challenge you to take one small action today to benefit your future tomorrows.

Give it a go and let us know how you do.

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Banana “Ice Cream”

Not sure what to do with those overripe bananas? Freeze and blend them for banana “ice cream”. Keep it simple with just one ingredient (bananas!) or embellish it with nut butter, cocao nibs, spices, cocoa powder, etc. It won’t taste like ice cream, but it’s a satisfying, sugar-free, dairy-free alternative that you can enjoy regularly.

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Quick Tip - Winter Squash Tip

Winter squash, like acorn, butternut and spaghetti, is a great choice for delicate guts because it cooks up nice and soft. Puree its flesh into soups and sauces or roast it for a flavorful side dish. Nervous about cutting through the skin? Try this neat trick from Food & Nutrition Magazine:

1. Wash the squash, then use a sharp knife to poke a line of small slits in the skin where you plan to slice the squash in half.

2. Microwave for 5-6 minutes or until slightly softened (time varies depending on the size and variety of the squash).

3. Allow squash to cool before carefully sliding a knife through the slits to cut it in half.

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New Insights About Diet & Gut Health

Three doctors share eight key takeaways from the 2019 James W. Freston Conference: Food at the Intersection of Gut Health and Disease.

#7: Food can induce symptoms in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It can also trigger gut inflammation resulting in incident or relapse. There is experimental plausibility for some factors of the relationship to be causal and we may be able to modify the diet to prevent and manage IBD."

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Remember, there’s no one perfect diet for everyone with IBD. If you or anyone you know struggles with what to eat with Crohn's or Ulcerative Colitis, then check out our new ebook, Eating with IBD: The Essentials.Do you have a question about these topics, or something else? Just reply with your question to this email and it may appear in an upcoming newsletter.

In good health,

Colleen, Bertina & Scott