600-Are You Getting Enough Potassium?
Did you know, for the average adult, the recommended daily intake of potassium rangesfrom 2,300 to 3,400 mg? Did you also know that many Americans fall short of this amount on a daily basis? This mineral is important in maintaining normal fluid and electrolyte balance, supporting cell integrity, and assisting nerve impulse transmission and muscle […]
601-Banana-Pineapple Green Smoothie
Smoothies can be an easy and delicious way to nourish your body with essential nutrients. Whether you’re enjoying a smoothie as a meal or a snack, there are endless options when it comes to ingredients and customizations.
Sugar: Friend or Foe?
An overview of the different sugars and their impact on the human body. Learn about the different types of sugar, how much we should consume, how the body processes them, and how they could impact gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms.
Presented during the Nancy and Bill Norton Patient Education Series Event at the University of Michigan Food for Life Kitchen.
Living your BEST IBS Life: Practical Tools to Beat the Battle with your Bowels
An overview of tools and information to help empower irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients. Learn ways to partner with your healthcare provider and make the most of your GI visits. In addition, receive information on treatment options including diet, medication, supplements, and more.
Presented during the Nancy and Bill Norton Patient Education Series Event at the University of Michigan Food for Life Kitchen.
Patient Story FAPS and IBS C
An illness experience story from IFFGD advocate and registered dietitian, Erin Slater. Learn about Erin’s journey from symptom onset, to diagnosis, and finally treatment.
Presented during the Nancy and Bill Norton Patient Education Series Event at the University of Michigan Food for Life Kitchen.
Introduction to Complementary Alternative Medicine in Gastrointestinal Illness
Presented by Anthony J. Lembo MD during IFFGD’s 2020 Virtual Advocacy Education Program.
Introduction to Behavior Therapy in Gastrointestinal Illness
Presented by Anthony J. Lembo MD during IFFGD’s 2020 Virtual Advocacy Education Program.
Supplements for IBS: What is the Evidence?
Presented by William D. Chey MD during IFFGD’s 2020 Virtual Advocacy Education Program.
October 2020 #DDHChat Recap: Nutrition for the Ileostomy – The Dietitian and Patient Perspective
Diet & Digestive Health Twitter chat series with the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) co-host and patient advocate Tina Aswani Omprakash and lead dietitian Neha D. Shah, MPH, RD, CNSC, CHES. We are excited to work with you to educate patients, caregivers, and others about how they can use Nutritional for the Ileostomy: The Dietitian and Patient Perspective.
How the Gut Works in Relation to Food, Nutrition Basics
An overview of the importance of nutrition to the human body and the impact on gastrointestinal disorders. Learn about the nutritional components and value of food and the advantages to making knowledgeable food choices.
Presented during the Nancy and Bill Norton Patient Education Series Event at the University of Michigan Food for Life Kitchen.
An Introduction to Supplements for Gastrointestinal Disorders
Presented by Jordan Shapiro, MD during IFFGD’s 2020 Virtual Advocacy Education Program.
562-Diet Changes for GERD
Treatment for GERD may include medications advised by your doctor and certain diet and lifestyle changes. Coming up with the appropriate diet and lifestyle changes involves discovering what works best for you. While no proven “GERD diet” exists, this article looks at foods to avoid and those that may help you ease or avoid symptoms.
