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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Crohn’s is a type of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) characterized by chronic inflammation and erosion of the intestines. Unlike Ulcerative Colitis, which only affects the colon, Crohn’s can affect any part of the digestive tract. Symptoms can range in severity, just like the disease itself from mild to severe. Symptoms can include; abdominal pain, fever, … Read more
Making coconut milk may seem like an intimidating task, but once you see how easy it is you will never buy it premade again! I do want to note that for straining if you have or prefer to use a ‘nut milk bag’ to strain the coconut feel free. This special bag is designed especially … Read more
This colorful beet salad is springtime in a bowl! The salad’s base of beets offers a sweet and earthy flavor that compliments the creamy cashew goat cheese perfectly. The arugula adds a nice peppery bright green, while the mint and the vinaigrette add cool freshness and acidity. Lastly, the toasted almonds bring a nice nutty … Read more
Living with IBD can be very challenging, especially when you’re having a flare. From physical pain, fevers, decreased appetite, and exhaustion, chronic illness can take its toll. Many IBD patients experience social isolation, depression, and decreased quality of life when disease is active. Speaking from personal experience, this rollercoaster of emotions associated with active disease … Read more
At the 2021 Crohn’s and Colitis Congress, a randomized clinical trial was presented by the University of Pennsylvania. This trial showed remission of Crohn’s by following the Specific Carbohydrate Diet or the Mediterranean diet. In fact, 47% and 44% percent achieved remission after six weeks respectively. Not only were inflammation levels lowered, checked by C-reactive … Read more
This orange, honey, and ginger glaze will rock your world! It’s sticky and sweet with flavor to spare! The ginger packs a nice spicy punch, and breaks up the sweetness of the orange and honey well. I’m rather fond of pairing this glaze with salmon, as I have done here, but you can use this … Read more
Making gnocchi is an act of love In Italy, where it got its start. This tradition hails from the 16th century (maybe even earlier) and has been a staple of Northern Italians ever since. Traditionally gnocchi after being cut, is rolled on a board with raised slats to give its distinctive shape. In this recipe … Read more
Simply defined, night sweats are a symptom of your body changing temperature. Although if you have experienced them, you know it is a bit more complicated than that. This initial change in temperature can be caused by many things, including fever, response to inflammation, and medication. In a study conducted several years ago, nearly 40% … Read more
At the Crohn’s & Colitis Congress in January a new revolutionary medication delivery system was unveiled by SmartTab. They are working towards a wireless ‘smart’ pill that will release at exact points in the gut where you need the medicine the most. This exciting innovation could replace biologics as we know them. It would eliminate … Read more
Pesto is traditionally from Italy, and made with pine nuts. I opted to switch to cashews for a smoother consistency. The cashews lend a creamy richness to the pesto that will make it hard to believe it’s dairy free! Be sure you use unroasted cashews, as roasted ones are not tolerated well because they are … Read more