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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March 1: Peanut Butter Day

Phew, good thing we send our newsletter out early so we can be the first to wish you a Happy Peanut Butter Lovers' Day! ;-)

We should celebrate peanut butter. It's creamy, delicious, nutritious and versatile. 

Here are some of our favorite low-fiber ways to enjoy this yummy staple food: 

- In a peanut butter & jelly smoothie

- Blended with frozen banana to make "nice" cream (omit peanut topping)

- Spread on top of a peeled apple 

- Atop sourdough bread or a rice cake with a drizzle of honey and sliced banana

What's your favorite way to eat peanut butter? 

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How to build tiny habits

Changing behaviors can feel overwhelming even when we know we’ll feel better. Perhaps you want to get in the habit of drinking a glass of water first thing in the morning, chewing your food better, eating slower, bringing your lunch to work, meal planning on Sundays? Whatever your dream habit is, it’s easy to come up with an excuse not to do it. 

Sound familiar? You’re not alone. 

Here’s some good news: According to BJ Fogg, a behavior scientist at Stanford University, “it’s easier to create habits and change than most people think, and it’s faster than most people think.” 

Check out this short interview with Fogg from NPR’s Life Kit where he shares his expert advice on how to form habits that actually last.

Want more? See Scott's post "How I Use Cues to Build Healthy Crohn’s Fighting Habits."

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Read this - “Diet in the Etiopathogenesis of IBD: Is There A Culinary Culprit?”

A recent editorial from the nutrition collection of Crohn's & Colitis 360.

Research suggests that diet plays a role in the development of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Eating more fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and limiting food additives may lower risk. More research is needed to better understand diet factors that may protect against 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

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