Can a Low FODMAP Diet Help My IBD?
Sep 27, 2020 2:31 pm
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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Can a Low FODMAP Diet Help My IBD?
Colleen says: One of the most popular questions patients ask me is “Can a low FODMAP diet help my IBD?”
The low FODMAP diet is an enticing option thanks to its rise in popularity and success in treating patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). For many with IBS, a low-FODMAP diet is an obvious choice. But its role in helping those with IBD is less clear.
The team at FODMAP Everyday reached out to me to learn if, why and how I use the low FODMAP diet to help my IBD patients. To find out, check out my article “How Can a Low FODMAP Diet Help My IBD?“
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A Morning Tip: It starts the day before
Scott says: Let’s get real for a sec. A big reason the mornings are problematic for us is in some way or another related to stool. Too soft, too hard, not enough, or just too much. So a lot of the effort I put into improving my mornings starts the day before to make sure everything is running as smoothly as possible.
Nothing particularly complicated, I just make sure to drink enough water (64+ ounces), have some fiber (e.g. broccoli) and eat my normal gut conscious diet. Pretty typical IBD advice, but I find keeping the sequence of events in mind helpful.
It’s empowering to know that my decisions today will help determine how I feel tomorrow morning.
What actions do you take to prepare for a better morning?
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Scott's "Tex Mex Migas" Eggs
Bertina says: This egg dish is the breakfast of champions - we eat this for breakfast, lunch and sometimes for dinner. Scott, a native Texan, has definitely influenced my eats, especially after we spent some time in Austin. While there, I grew to love Tex Mex foods, particularly "Migas" - a traditional breakfast dish in Spanish cuisine that uses leftover bread or tortillas and a lot of cheese.
Back here in NY, Scott came up with a migas recipe he tolerates - no cheese and plantain chips in lieu of tortillas. We love this dish so much that its a large part of our rotation at home. Kyla loves it too! Hope you folks enjoy a little Tex Mex food into your life.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 eggs
- handful of plantain chips broken up in pieces with your hands
- 1/4 of a small onion, diced or sliced
- 1 small garlic clove
- 2 tbsp of salsa
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 bulb chopped garlic
- dash of hot sauce, optional
- salt to taste
MAKE IT
- Beat the eggs in a small bowl.
- Add salsa and salt to the beaten eggs and mix it all together.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a nonstick frying pan until it sizzles a little bit; add the onions and cook until translucent and slightly browned.
- Add garlic and plantain chips, stirring occasionally, until plantain chips are slightly brown.
- Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and gently scramble for a minute, not overcooking it.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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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