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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Magnesium is vital to your body’s overall health and is responsible for more than 300 chemical reactions. It is essential in the growth, maintenance of bones, nerve function, and muscle movement just to name a few. It also helps neutralize stomach acid and helps move waste through the intestines properly. People with IBD can often … Read more
For UC patients naïve to biologics, Remicade (infliximab) was shown to be superior in corticosteroid-free clinical remission, as well as endoscopic remission versus Entyvio (vedolizumab). This recent analysis found that clinical remission percentages were close at year one, with Remicade at 39.9% and Entyvio at 38.6%. Both of these are viable biologic options for the … Read more
Apricot jam is always something I have adored, so now that apricots are in season, I simply had to make some! You can always make this jam up ahead a few days and keep it in the fridge to make preparation easier or enjoy it on its own with my SCD scones. By itself, the … Read more
Plums are one of my favorite late summer fruits to pick up at the Farmer’s Market, and there are so many ways you can use them! This cake is as beautiful as it is scrumptious and makes the perfect light dessert or afternoon snack with tea. By laying the plums at the bottom and flipping … Read more
Lots of products we use every day in our homes are actually toxic to humans. Yep, you read that right. Things like laundry detergent, face and body washes, air fresheners, dishwasher soap, lotion, and an array of cleaning products have been found to cause cancer, kidney and liver damage, and even interruption of hormones. As … Read more
A new randomized Swedish study has found that those with IBS who underwent exposure therapy as well as online internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) saved money in the long run on medical costs. In fact, after six months of treatment, a return on investment was found to be $5.64 for every $1 spent. In addition, … Read more
Eggplant Parmesan is an Italian classic and something I had missed having since starting SCD. After searching for a recipe that was compliant, and coming up empty-handed, I decided to make one myself. I’m thrilled to say this version is just as crispy, cheesy, and all-around delicious as the original. It is a bit different … Read more
I have always loved alfredo sauce, and who could blame me? Something about all that cream and cheese is simply wonderful. However, after understanding SCD I realized what havoc it wreaks on the gut. Determined to remake my favorites in SCD compliance I have created this delightful creamy cashew alfredo. This sauce is just as … Read more
Starting any diet can be daunting, especially not including grains, refined sugar, processed foods, or potatoes. Welcome to SCD, a life-changing, hope-giving, way of eating designed for those with IBD, Celiac disease, Autism, and Diverticulitis. You may be asking yourself what exactly is SCD? Well, it stands for The Specific Carbohydrate Diet and was originally … Read more
Those with IBD may be more susceptible to infections because of the medications commonly prescribed, and shingles are no exception. Herpes zoster, or shingles, is a reactivation of the chickenpox virus in the body, resulting in a painful rash or rashes usually on the trunk of the body. The IBD population has already been estimated … Read more