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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Honey’s History: Honey has been around essentially since the dawn of time, although the first written records of it don’t appear until Ancient Egypt in 5500 B.C. Honey was so important to Egyptians in fact that it was not only used as currency, food, and medicine, but it also made its way into their wedding … Read more
These apple, brie, and cranberry bites are the perfect easy holiday appetizer! Crisp, tart granny smith apples make the base of this elegant finger food. Followed by creamy rich brie, and sweet cranberry and orange jam. All topped with a sprig of earthy rosemary, it’s enough to make you say happy holidays! My favorite flavors … Read more
Growing up, every Christmas my mom and I would always make all sorts of cookies and treats. It was something I always looked forward to all year long. One of my all-time favorites? You guessed it, thumbprint cookies! Something about the sweet sticky jam in the middle of flakey buttery dough is enough to send … Read more
Let’s welcome this weeks warrior, Renika! Hello! My name is Renika W. and I am from a small town in North Carolina called Halifax. I moved a few years ago and I am currently living in Raleigh North Carolina. To share a little bit about me… I was diagnosed by a gastroenterologist in 2010 … Read more
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