A great GI doctor understands the power of the gut microbiome and teaches their patients that this is a critical factor in IBD... you can manipulate the microbiome with dietary fiber.
My daughter has ulcerative colitis this was her dinner. The doc at
@UMassGI
said “ diet doesn’t matter” trying to give her the big guns. That was 4 years ago. Mesalamine plus plants = a healthy body. Don’t escalate a patient before it’s time
Beans are one of the simplest and most inexpensive superfoods with all the necessary ingredients for a healthy gut and body.
They are packed with fiber, protein and flavanoids.
Low fiber diets are associated with constipation, colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, and other chronic diseases….Fiber prevents the overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria 🌈
Oats are high in the soluble fiber beta-glucan, which has numerous benefits. It helps reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels, promotes healthy gut bacteria, and increases feelings of fullness.
A diet high in plant foods (Beans, vegetables, nuts, fruit, whole grains) And low in processed foods is best for health and longevity🍎 black bean burger & fermented veg
Your immune system is best prepared to take action against viruses when you choose foods that provide a steady stream of key nutrients. Diets centered around whole plant foods in particular appear to stimulate natural killer cell activity. Be safe
When I have a question I need science based answers . I know I always have doctor friends on Twitter to help me. Thank you 🙏 Air fry russet potatoes- only spices .. no oil
It makes me so happy when a person with IBD that is a partial responder to their biologic starts a whole food plant predominant lifestyle and the magic happens.... Whole plant foods + biologics= a happier patient!
@jeffreyboadi_
What you choose to eat has profound effects on your overall health but it’s not in place of allopathic meds if needed - I can’t cure my hypothyroid with kale. I take meds for it 🙌🏼
20,000 wonderful ppl in our IBD group posting photos of what they eat! Whole food plant based! 🌈🪴 There may not be just one diet for IBD but this one seems to work well🙌🏼 come join us ✅
•● High-fiber diets lead to lower risk of heart disease, diabetes colorectal cancer
•● High-fiber intakes can treat or prevent constipation
•● Certain fiber (beta-glucans) can lower LDL-C
•● Prebiotic fibers can benefit int health & gut microbiome