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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Encouraging News - Promising Results for Probiotics

Fascinating new research out of Harvard shows how a genetically engineered probiotic protects against inflammation and speeds up gut healing in mice with colitis. 

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For the Holidays - The Wellness By Food 2019 GIft Giving Guide

Here are some fun food-related gift ideas for you or your loved ones with Crohn's, ulcerative colitis and/or other GI issues.

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Try These - Mashed Butter Turnips

Colleen says: Turnips, a relative of arugula and radishes, have always appeared at my family’s Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts but no other time throughout the year. For a long time, I assumed they were a rare holiday treat.

But, turnips are too delicious and nutritious to save for special occasions.

Here’s an easy, yummy mashed turnip recipe that’s OK for those on a low-fiber diet.

Ingredients

• Smooth, bright, firm turnips
• Salt
• Grass-fed butter or ghee

Directions

1. Leave smaller turnips whole or cut in half. Peel larger turnips and cut into medium pieces.
2. Put cut turnips, a large pinch of salt, and a knob of butter or ghee in a saucepan over medium heat. Do not add water. Cover and cook until turnips are tender, stirring as needed to prevent them from burning.
3. When tender, mash them with a potato masher and add more butter and salt if needed.

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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.