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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Happy Fathers Day

Here at WBF HQ, we’re practicing being grateful for what’s truly important. And there’s no better day than today to be thankful for fathers. 

It just so happens that being grateful may improve your health, too. 

Bertina says: And for Father’s Day, I’ll wash the bottles today, Scott :)

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No Bake Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Our absolute favorite oatmeal cookies are Bertina's "Anytime Cookies." If you don't have the recipe, email us! But when it's too hot or sticky to turn on the oven, these no-bake cookies are a close runner-up. Not only are they delicious, they're gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free.

WHAT YOU NEED 

• 1 cup natural, unsalted creamy almond or peanut butter
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 ½ cups gluten-free rolled or old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup raisins, packed
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

MAKE IT

1. Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper. Set aside.
2. In a large, microwave-safe bowl, add almond butter and maple syrup. Whisk together until well mixed.
3. Heat in 20-second increments in the microwave until warm and fragrant, and the mixture begins to dry out and become fluffy (about 4-7 rounds). Whisk in between heating increments. *Stovetop instructions below
4. Add oats, raisins, and cinnamon, if using, to the almond/peanut butter mixture. Stir and fold until thoroughly combined.
5. Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop and drop balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, evenly spaced apart. Using a fork, flatten cookies to desired thickness.
6. Chill in the freezer for 15-25 mins, until firm. 

*In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add almond or peanut butter and maple syrup. Whisk until well incorporated. Stir occasionally, heating until this mixture begins to bubble. Remove from heat and carefully pour over the dry mixture.

Yields 16-22 cookies

Adapted from Beaming Baker

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You are NOT a burden if you have IBD

Natalie Hayden, founder of the blog Lights Camera Crohn’s responds to a recent advice column from the New York Times titled “Is it OK to Dump Him Because of His Medical Condition?”

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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 ebook, Eating with IBD: The Essentials.

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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