Hi , 

We know you’re concerned about the coronavirus. We are, too. That’s why we’re staying as informed as possible. 

There’s a lot we don’t know about COVID19, but here’s a list of reliable resources of information: 

The International Organization for the Study of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IOIBD)

Specifically, check out this IOIBD Update on COVID19 for Patients with Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@CDCgov)

Get Your Household Ready for Coronavirus Disease 

The World Health Organization (@WHO)

Here are additional recommendations for everyone: 

1. Avoid being in close contact with sick people.
2. Wash your hands frequently.
3. Stay home when you’re sick. 
4. Avoid touching your nose, eyes and mouth.
5. Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue. 
6. If you’re sick, call your medical provider before seeking medical care.

Finally, here are some IBD-friendly food products you might want to stash away, just in case… 

• All-natural peanut and/or nut butters
• Organic old-fashioned or rolled oats
• White rice
• Gluten-free pasta 
• Potatoes
• Sweet potatoes / yams (stored in ideal conditions)
• Frozen fruit (great for smoothies) 
• Frozen vegetables (great for soups) 
• Frozen raw or cooked chicken
• Larabars 
• RxKids’ Bars 
• Dairy-free milk alternatives, such as almond milk or oat milk
• Baby food pouches 
• Coconut water (in case you need to make an oral rehydration solution)
• Frozen homemade meals (TIP: meals with sauces freeze very well)

What foods will you stock-pile just in case? We’d love to share them with the WBF community! 

Stay well!

Colleen, Scott & Bertina