Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
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Most people are familiar with fiber, and know that it is part of a healthy diet. However, for those with gastrointestinal issues, like IBD, fiber is something that we may try to avoid as it can irritate our already inflamed intestinal lining. Having said this, many people assume fiber is all the same, and while … Read more
This is the perfect festive holiday drink that the whole family will love! Pomegranate has been used for centuries as medicine and for good reason. Containing more than 100 phytochemicals this powerful fruit helps with cancer prevention, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, blood pressure, and memory to name a few. Just be sure to get pomegranate … Read more
Looking for an easy meal to incorporate your Thanksgiving leftovers? Well, this is it! This turkey pot pie is a classic comfort food, and a sure way to get your family to eat that leftover turkey! You can always use chicken or any other meat you would like. You can also use more broth instead … Read more
Let’s welcome this weeks warrior, Mariah! Hi! I’m Mariah LaMattina. I am from Cape Canaveral FL, but after college moved to Athens, Ga for my husband’s graduate program, then Penn State for his post-grad work, and finally landed in San Diego California. We have been here almost 4 years and LOVE the sunny beaches. We … Read more
You probably associate gratitude with the upcoming holiday of Thanksgiving. It’s a tradition in many US households to go around the table and tell everyone what you are grateful for either before or after the big meal. While it’s nice to uphold tradition, being grateful more often has been shown to improve sleep, lessen depression, … Read more
Looking for an easy and flavorful side dish to go along with your Thanksgiving meal? These crispy parmesan Brussels are it! This side dish will be an instant hit with kids and adults alike. Tender Brussels, coated in bright citrus, topped with savory and salty parmesan cheese crisped to perfection. What could be better? This … Read more
Stuffing is a Thanksgiving staple, and something I missed last year as I couldn’t find an SCD compliant recipe. I am so happy to have stuffing this year, and so close to the original flavor and texture too! This recipe is a labor of love, but I promise it’s worth it! I like to make … Read more
Let’s welcome this weeks warrior, Molly! Hi, my name is Molly. I was born and raised in Vermont, but have called Atlanta home for the last 10 years and still do. I have ulcerative colitis (UC), and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). I was diagnosed with UC in 2012 at the age of 23 and my … Read more
As with any chronic illness, there are many misconceptions out there, some more common than others. Over my last eight years of having Ulcerative Colitis, I have heard many of these and do my best to correct them. Some I have heard more often and am aiming to debunk these for myself and the IBD … Read more
Green bean casserole has always been a holiday favorite of mine, and I have fond memories of helping make it, as well as usually eating any leftover onion crispies while it baked, and maybe some while we were making it too. The crispy onions are really the star of this dish, and this recipe is … Read more