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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Diet/nutrition is the key to changing our gut microbiome

A world-renowned MD and gut microbiome researcher weighs in on what we can do to keep our microbiome healthy.

“Nutrition, among all the influential elements that can change the microbiota composition, is the key element. True we are using a lot of antibiotics, true that there are a lot of infections, true that C-section delivery is much more popular than in the past, true we travel a lot and therefore we live in a different world, but nutrition, among all the elements, is the most influential to shape our microbiome. After all this is an ecosystem, a parallel civilization that lives in our gut. And they need to eat. And they are fed the leftovers of what we put in our mouths. It’s becoming extremely clear: it’s the microbiome that will really shape the function of our immune system.”

--- Dr. Alessio Fasano, Director of the Center for Celiac Research at Mass General Hospital for Children

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Fluffy Gluten-Free Pancakes

Fluffy, satisfying, gluten-free pancakes your whole family will love. As parents of toddlers, we appreciate recipes that the kiddos will eat, too.  

WHAT YOU NEED

• 1 cup blanched almond flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
• 2 tablespoons neutral oil 
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

MAKE IT

1. Preheat a skillet or electric griddle over medium-low heat. 
2. Stir together all ingredients in a large bowl. 
3. Grease the preheated skillet with butter or oil. Pour just under a 1/4 cup of batter into the center of the preheated pan. 
4. Cook until bubbles form around the edges of the pancake, ~3-4 minutes. Use a spatula to flip the pancake; cook the other side for 2-3 minutes. 
5. Repeat with remaining batter. 
6. Top with fruit if desired.

Makes ~6 servings. 

Recipe adapted from Detoxinista.

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Update on COVID19 for People with IBD

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

We’ll update this page as we learn more about how COVID-19 impacts those with IBD.

Last updated: March 14, 2020

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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.