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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When dealing with Crohn’s and Colitis there are some complications that are more common than others, and fistulas are one of them. In fact, 1 in 3 people with Crohn’s and 1 in 35 with UC will experience this complication at some point in their life. A fistula is a small narrow tunnel-like structure that … Read more
Zeposia, or ozanimod, was found effective in UC patients compared to placebo after only one week of full dose ingestion. This is a new drug on the autoimmune scene as it was approved for treatment of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in June of 2020, but has proven itself a contender in treating UC after Bristol Myer … Read more
Coconut shrimp is one of my favorite recipes of all time! The combination of crispy and sweet coconut paired with fresh shrimp, and spicy mango sauce always takes me back to my childhood. I have fond memories of enjoying just that at the chain seafood restaurant in our town every time we went. Since coconut … Read more
This limeade is everything you want from a cold refreshing drink on a hot day! Cold, fresh, tart, and a little sweet it’s all you need to beat the heat and boost hydration. Limes contain lots of Vitamin C and antioxidants, and have even been shown to reduce heart disease risk and aid in iron … Read more
One of the main goals of your body is to maintain homeostasis. This simply means maintaining physical, internal, and chemical conditions required by living systems. Some examples of this include body temperature, fluid balance, and pH level. PH refers to the ‘potential of hydrogen’, and is a measure of hydrogen ion concentration in a solution. … Read more
Living with IBD can mean lots of doctor appointments, poking, prodding, tests, and scans. Many of which are invasive. In the world of IBD the clearest picture is painted by the intestines themselves, and the best way to see that picture currently is by flexsigoscopy or colonoscopy. By being able to see the tissue and … Read more
Lettuce wraps are the perfect warm weather food! They are light, crunchy, sweet, and savory and make the perfect lunch or appetizer for entertaining. I even love these wraps on picnics or beach trips! Just be sure to keep everything separate after cooking, and assemble right before eating. This recipe lends itself well to pork, … Read more
BBQ ribs are one of my favorite meals, and these don’t disappoint! My favorite part? Besides the great flavor, it’s the mess! Good ribs are meant to be messy. They are an experience all their own, and you better believe you’ll need some wet naps. If you’re purchasing your ribs directly from a butcher and … Read more
Smoking has been shown to affect both types of IBD; Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis. However, smoking and nicotine have polarizing effects on these diseases. While smoking increases risk and severity of Crohn’s, it seems to aid in reducing some symptoms for those with UC. Now before you consider smoking to help your UC, I want … Read more
While we all know soda is not healthy, you may not know that according to a recent study, women who drank at least two sugary drinks a day more than doubled their chances of early onset Colorectal cancer. This is a rather startling statistic, as Americans consume almost 45 gallons of soda per person annually. … Read more