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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Mocktails for virtual happy hours

Looking for a booze-free beverage to serve at this week’s round of virtual happy hours? 

How about Lemon Ginger Green Tea? 

WHAT YOU NEED

• 3 cups filtered or spring water
• 4 green tea bags, regular or decaf
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus 4 slices for garnish
• 2 tablespoons honey

MAKE IT

1. In a medium saucepan, bring water to just below boiling point.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Place tea bags into pitcher, add ginger slices.
4. Pour hot water over tea bags and allow to steep for 8-10 minutes.
5. Remove tea bags, stir in lemon juice and honey.
6. Can be served either warm or iced.
7. Garnish each serving with a lemon slice if desired

Source: University of Michigan

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Question of the week

Is it OK to put whole nuts in a blender if you are on a low-fiber diet?

That might depend on your blender. If you have a high-power blender that pulverizes tough-to-digest nuts into fine particles, go for it. Ground nuts and nut butters are low-roughage. Remember to think in terms of “roughage” versus fiber. If the food is soft or pureed, it’s low-roughage. If it’s tough and coarse, it’s higher in roughage. 

We discuss this in great detail in our upcoming course “The F-Word: Your Ultimate Guide to Eating Fruits, Vegetables and Fiber with IBD”, where you can learn all about eating high-fiber foods with Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. The course will be available in the upcoming weeks. Until then, check out our low-fiber guide for eating with IBD. And make sure that our emails are going to your inbox so you’ll know when you can sign up for the course.  

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COVID-19 Recovery Guide

ASPEN, the American Society of Parental and Enteral Nutrition, put out a guide for COVID-19 patients recovering at home: Nutrition and Hydration: Key Weapons in the Fight Against COVID-19.

This guide is not GI or IBD-specific, but it offers smart and actionable advice for how to stay hydrated and nourished during and after COVID19.

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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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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.