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.

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A Ginger Roundup

We love fresh ginger. Besides adding a delightful pungency to dishes, ginger eases digestive upset, particularly nausea, intestinal gas and motion sickness. 

Plus, animal studies suggest that ginger strengthens the immune system. 

What better time than now to support your immune system?

That’s why we put together this ginger round up.

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A Prescription for Chicken Soup

Dr. Ellen Scherl, gastroenterologist and IBD expert, shares her recipe for nourishing and flavorful chicken soup. 

WHAT YOU NEED

Classic (Plain)

• One 4 quart pot, filled 2/3 with cold water
• 2 to 3 whole chicken breasts, bone-in, skinless (organic preferred)
• 6 to 10 large carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 bunch dill, chopped
• 1 bunch parsley, chopped

MAKE IT

1. Heat the chicken and water to boiling, skim off the foam.
2. Add sliced carrots, dill, and parsley.
3. Cover, and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
4. Remove the chicken from the bone. 

Alternative 1: With Spice

• Add 1-2 tsp of salt
• Add 1 tbsp ginger, sliced 

Alternative 2: Additional Vegetables

• Add 1-2 leeks, cleaned and sliced 
• Add 1-2 parsnips, peeled and sliced
• Add 1-2 turnips, peeled and sliced
• Add 1/2 bunch of celery, sliced 
• Add 1 bunch kale, thick stalks removed, thinly sliced (add during last 20 minutes of cooking)

Serving Options

• Serve as broth (classic/plain) with or without vegetables and/or chicken.
• Serve with additional fresh dill and/or parsley as a garnish. May add noodles, potatoes, or rice.

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An Unexpected Delight

Thanks to a friend’s recommendation, Colleen found a good use for polenta flour, one of her spontaneous pandemic purchases.

Baked polenta fries!

Colleen says: I hadn't thought to recommend baked polenta to my IBD patients, but I will now. Its soft texture makes it suitable for a low-roughage diet. And it’s a good source of iron and magnesium. Be sure to buy organic. 

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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

This newsletter is for informational purposes only and is in no way intended as medical counseling or medical advice. Results may vary.