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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This simple yet sophisticated dessert brings some of my favorite fall flavors; warm baking spices, ripe juicy pears, and the indulgence of smooth caramel without all that refined sugar and cream. Back in Culinary School, French Cuisine was one of my favorite classes. Learning all the old classic techniques and flavor combinations it had to … Read more
For those with Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis remission is their long-term goal. Remission can be defined as a period of time where the patient experiences little or no symptoms of their chronic illness. Many IBD patients do not realize there are actually five different types of remission. I have personally had UC now for seven … Read more
A new retrospective single-center study found that those suffering from IBS, gastroparesis, and functional dyspepsia experienced more symptoms during the pandemic. This comes as no surprise considering new and added stressors as well as lifestyle changes due to the stay-at-home orders. For these individuals with functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders (FGIMD) this pandemic not only … Read more
These butternut squash fritters are a quintessential tradition of fall. Sweet squash is accompanied by earthy sage, crispy fried edges, and cool lemon aioli to bring you the perfect fall bite! These fritters are great as an appetizer or a side dish and whip up in no time. This is a great recipe to do … Read more
This rainbow roasted carrot dish with carrot top pesto packs so much color and flavor in a side dish, it might just be the star of the meal! Somewhere between summer and fall, this dish encapsulates both seasons with ease. Peak season carrots are surrounded by fresh lemony basil, carrot top greens, and creamy cashews … Read more
Living with a chronic illness can bring lots of different things with it, but more often than not chronic fatigue is one of them. It can make daily activities like showering or driving to work difficult and exhausting. While many people don’t think twice about the energy daily activities take, those of us with chronic … Read more
A recent pooled analysis from three separate observational studies found that individuals taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) had a moderately increased risk of developing IBD. PPIs are commonly referred to as heartburn medication and can be purchased over the counter. Common brands include Prilosec, Prevacid, and Nexium. These medications work by slowing stomach acid production, … Read more
Broccoli and cheddar soup is a classic dish seemingly old as time itself. Perfect for a crisp or rainy day, it will warm you up and bring you cozy tidings of the fall season. This soup is creamy, rich, and filled with ooey-gooey cheddar cheese throughout. Now I’ll be the first to admit that broccoli … Read more
Turmeric has been used in India for thousands of years not only as a spice for cooking but as a medicine too. It is only in recent years that science has begun to back up these claims of old. Turmeric is a root plant related to ginger, often turned into a spice. Turmeric contains some … Read more
A small Belgium pilot study found spore-forming probiotics were safe and effective at treating symptoms in functional dyspepsia. This study was conducted on those with a range of different disorders and diseases under the umbrella of Functional GI Disorders (FGID’s). FGID’s are defined as disorders of the GI function itself and can affect any part … Read more