A2 Milk

Intolerant to Dairy? You Might Tolerate A2 Milk I remember a time when there was only one milk to choose from in the grocery store, regular cow’s milk. Yes, there were different percentages of fat, and maybe some lactose-free options, but that was it. Now, there is an abundance of milk and milk alternatives to [...]

By |2023-09-06T14:44:38-07:00May 25, 2023|

Video: What can I eat if I have IBS?

Video: What can I eat if I have IBS? Video Transcript For a lot of people who receive a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, the first thing they want to know is “What can I eat?” From simple changes to specialized diet plans, everyone has an opinion. Maybe you [...]

By |2023-04-14T11:23:00-07:00March 16, 2023|Health & Nutrition, News|

Pancreatitis: What’s fibre got to do with it?

Pancreatitis: What’s fibre got to do with it? Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. There are two main types of pancreatitis: acute (abrupt onset) and chronic (long-standing disease). The inflammation can damage pancreatic tissue and cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, weight loss, diabetes, and malabsorption. You may have already heard about the role [...]

By |2023-09-06T14:44:22-07:00October 16, 2022|

Advances in Diverticular Disease and Diet

Advances in Diverticular Disease and Diet New evidence is shedding light on the ways diet influences diverticular disease and is reinforcing some of the Gastrointestinal Society’s long-held positions, such as how nuts and seeds are safe to eat. This article will focus on the latest research and how that influences recommendations on what you can [...]

By |2023-09-06T14:44:06-07:00October 16, 2022|

IBD and Malnutrition

IBD and Malnutrition Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term that refers to diseases that involve chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are the two major types of IBD. In Crohn’s disease, inflammation affects any part of the digestive system, often involving the lowest portion of the small intestine [...]

By |2022-10-07T12:06:10-07:00October 7, 2022|

Oral Nutritional Supplements

Oral Nutritional Supplements Oral nutritional supplements can be a powerful tool in the struggle against malnutrition. They provide an easy and concentrated energy source with plenty of much-needed nutrition during the best of times, and the worst of times, when it can be very difficult to consume enough nutrition to maintain a healthy immune system [...]

By |2023-09-06T14:43:55-07:00July 12, 2022|

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nutrition Tips (Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis)

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nutrition Tips (Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis) Nutrition Recommendations During Remission (Inactive Disease) Aim to eat balanced meals and snacks with a combination of protein, fat, and complex carbohydrates. Check out the plate method in Canada’s Food Guide to see what this could look like. Choose a variety of healthy whole foods [...]

By |2023-12-20T09:23:24-08:00May 4, 2022|

Anemia and Diet

Dietary Recommendations for Nutrition-Related Anemia Nutrition-related anemia can occur due to the inadequate intake and malabsorption of certain vitamins and minerals, including iron, vitamin B12, folate, and copper. The most common form of nutrition-related anemia is iron-deficiency anemia, particularly among women of child-bearing age, vegans and vegetarians, and people with malabsorption (e.g., gastric surgery, short [...]

By |2023-09-06T14:39:56-07:00April 7, 2022|

Recipe Book – IBD Kitchen

Free Recipe Book – IBD Kitchen When you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, it can be difficult to come up with meals that taste good and fit your nutrition goals. Created by a chef and three registered dietitians, The IBD Kitchen cookbooks provide recipes with carefully selected ingredients that [...]

By |2022-08-17T08:23:58-07:00April 4, 2022|Health & Nutrition, News|
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