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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Make This - Almond Butter & Banana Pancakes

Not sure what to make for breakfast this morning? Well, it’s Sunday after all, so how about these easy 3-Ingredient Flourless Pancakes? 

Scott says: the first time Bertina made these for me years ago, I had a hard time believing they had no flour of any kind. What a fun treat!

INGREDIENTS

2 ripe medium-sized bananas, mashed (or 1 very large banana)

2 eggs

6 Tbsp creamy almond butter

1/4 tsp baking soda, optional 

1 tsp vanilla extract, optional

Coconut oil or grass-fed butter

MAKE IT

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and mashed banana.

2. Add almond butter and optional ingredients. Mix well. 

3. Heat oil or butter in a pan over low-medium heat. Pour 2-3 Tbsp pancake batter into the pan. Flip after 2-3 minutes using a spatula. Unlike normal pancakes, these might not bubble so keep a close eye on them. 

4. Serve with fruit if desired. 

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Read This - Food Safety and IBD

Here are two very good reasons you should store your food properly: 

1. Research suggests that food poisoning, even mild forms, increases the risk of developing IBD and IBS in genetically susceptible people.

2. People with a history of IBD and IBS are more likely to get food poisoning compared to healthy individuals.

Don’t eat food past its prime. Check out these guidelines for storing food in the fridge and freezer. 

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Try This - A Veggie Heavy Tomato Sauce

If you’re a fan of tomato sauce, then take note of this ready-to-eat veggie-heavy tomato sauce from Otamot. 

Unlike most store-bought tomato sauces, Otamot’s Organic Essential Sauce has 10 vegetables and zero grams of added sugar. 

Otamot’s founder markets his product to picky eaters, but we love it for people on a low-fiber diet because it’s a gentle way to sneak in lots of veggies. 

Note: Some folks with IBD, particularly those with pouchitis, report a spike in GI symptoms after eating tomato-based foods. If you’re unsure of how well you tolerate tomato sauce, then start with 2 Tbsp and gradually add more. 

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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