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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Chronic illness can bring many things, but one most people don’t think about is medical trauma. Just because you haven’t experienced a war zone, attacker, or sudden car crash doesn’t mean you haven’t experienced trauma. Trauma comes in many forms, and one that is getting more recognition as of late is medical trauma. Trauma as … Read more
In the last several decades we have seen a global rise in IBD, but as of late more in the older adult population. A study of Medicare beneficiaries showed this steady rise increasing annually at 3.4% for Crohn’s disease and 2.8% in Ulcerative colitis. However, the largest rise in IBD was seen in the elderly … Read more
Gazpacho is a classic cold and refreshing summer soup that has been around for centuries and for good reason. It uses fresh peak summer produce like tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and basil and it couldn’t be easier! No cooking, baking, or slaving over a hot stove required. Simply cut up the produce, blend it all … Read more
These blueberry scones are just as scrumptious as they are satisfying with flakey layers of buttery blueberry goodness! Even better? They are super simple to make! Perfect to brighten up brunch with the girls, afternoon tea, or a bridal shower. These classic yet sophisticated scones will be your go to for breakfast and brunch entertaining. … Read more
Vitamin D deficiency is commonly seen in patients with Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis. So much so in fact, that an estimated 80% of those with CD and 75% with UC suffer from vitamin D insufficiency and 50% of those meet the markers to be deficient. To be considered Vitamin D insufficient your levels are between … Read more
In a recent, small Korean study researchers found a biomarker to potentially predict relapse of Crohn’s Disease in children. Predicting relapse in IBD patients is almost impossible at the moment as we do not fully understand what causes these diseases in the first place. So having a biomarker to predict a flare could be a … Read more
These pork and apple sausage patties are my absolute favorite! Breakfast, brunch, or dinner these patties are sure to be a homerun. They have the perfect array of sophisticated flavors to impress any palate. The sweet date paste caramelizes while cooking, bringing an almost maple syrup like taste alongside warm baking spices, subtle sage, earthy … Read more
I have always loved caramel, especially in ice cream. After committing to the SCD diet however, I initially thought I would have to give it up. Caramel is primarily made of refined sugar and cream, two things that are not allowed. After researching dozens of vegan and refined sugar free caramels, I was able to … Read more
Joint pain is the most common external manifestation of Crohn’s and Colitis. In fact, the two types of joint inflammation, arthritis and arthralgia, affect 40% of all IBD patients. In comparison, 30% of those with UC, and 20% with CD will be diagnosed with arthritis. Arthritis is joint pain from excess inflammation, whereas arthralgia is … Read more
A recent study has found that using Tofacitinib in addition to traditional IV corticosteroids could help greatly reduce risk of colectomy in hospitalized patients with severe UC. This comes as welcome news, as currently 30% of hospitalized patients with severe UC will not respond to corticosteroids, often making a colectomy the only option. If the … Read more