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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IBD Eating Tips (or Advice) Straight From the Blue Zones

Last week we came across an article titled “3 Healthy Eating Habits From The Longest Living People In The World.”

The 3 takeaways are simple, but they’re spot-on and consistent with our healthy eating recommendations for people with IBD.

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Yummm, Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Ditch the Halloween candy in favor of this tasty and nutritious Pumpkin Pie Smoothie. It’s low-sugar and dairy-free. 

INGREDIENTS

1 can coconut milk, chilled (we're partial to Trader Joe's) 

3 medium bananas, sliced and frozen

¾ cup 100% pumpkin puree, organic preferred 

1 tbsp pure maple syrup

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (OR 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, 1/4 tsp nutmeg)

¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 

MAKE IT

Place canned coconut milk in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours or until chilled. Put frozen bananas into a food processor or blender. Blend until the bananas become crumbly. Add chilled coconut milk. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Serves 2. 

Adapted from Beaming Baker.

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What IBD Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes Do You Love?

Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away, and we’re busy putting together a list of yummy, low-roughage recipes to share with you. 

Do you have a favorite IBD-friendly Thanksgiving recipe you think others would enjoy? Please send it to us! 

We’ll share all the recipes on our blog for everyone to enjoy :) 

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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