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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Plums are one of my favorite late-summer treats, and this jam is no exception! Sweet and sticky with a touch of bright citrus, this smooth jam goes well with just about anything and everything from sweet to savory. Vibrantly bright in color and flavor alike you’ll be asking yourself why you haven’t made this jam … Read more
The idea for this galette dessert is nothing new, and is believed to date back to the Neolithic period. Back then they would have cooked a thick cereal paste on hot stones and possibly topped it with fruit. Centuries later the dish grew in popularity. Fast forward to 1875, and the French made this their … Read more
Acupuncture dates back to ancient China over 3,000 years ago, and is a therapy of traditional Chinese medicine that stimulates certain points on the body with single use needles. These points called ‘acupoints’ are a gathering of nerves that connect different organs to each other. According to acupuncture principles, these acupoints represent channels that carry … Read more
This monumental study is the first to use an abdominal score assessment in irritable bowel syndrome with predominantly constipation. Those with IBS-C have been found to have more severe abdominal pain than IBS alone, along with more bloating and general discomfort. The goal of this study was to assess abdominal scores before, during, and after … Read more
This Asian inspired cucumber salad is cool, refreshing, and bursting with flavor! The combination of the spicy red onion with sweet bell pepper and toasted sesame is a perfect complement to the crisp cucumber. Even better? It couldn’t be easier to make! In under 15 minutes you’ve got a killer appetizer or side dish that’s … Read more
These grilled pork chops with sage butter and pickled peaches will be the star of any meal! I remember having pickled peaches at my grandpa’s house fresh out of their cellar. Sweet and tart with warm baking spices surrounding, the flavors meshed so well together I was hooked! Altogether, those sweet and tart peaches with … Read more
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