​Ok, firstly, we all have Crohn's disease. So, we have an unhealthy gut. Nothing new about that bit of information. However, we can all work on these four key elements that promote healthy digestive functioning. These four key elements are  ✅ maintaining the integrity of the gut lining ✅ having a healthy balance of bacteria in the gut ✅ adequate digestive enzyme function to break down foods ✅ and eating a healthy and nutritious diet.  ​ ​It may seem simple enough, but if one of these areas is out of balance, it will impact your digestion and, therefore, your overall health. Bac ..read more

Soft drinks/Soda is one of the biggest sources of hidden sugars in our diet. A single can of soft drinks/soda contains a staggering 33g of sugar. However, if you’re used to chugging soft drinks/soda every day, making the transition to drinking just water can be difficult. That’s why in this post we’re going to be sharing some healthy, low sugar alternatives to soft drinks/soda that you can enjoy today.   1. Fruit Juice Spritzers Fruit juice spritzers are a great place to start when quitting soft drinks/soda. They contain around a third of the sugar that you’ll find in a can of soft drin ..read more

Want to kick your sugar habit but still satisfy your sweet tooth? Then you’re in luck. Below we’ll be discussing five healthy, natural alternatives to refined sugar. Use them to sweeten your coffee, add extra flavor to your yogurt or whenever you want to add a touch of sweetness to your dish without indulging in refined sugar. 1. Stevia Stevia is one of the most popular natural sweeteners. This herb which comes from South America is 300 times sweeter than refined sugar. It contains zero calories, so is a great choice if you’re trying to lose weight. Plus, it has no glycemic impact, so it’s a ..read more

You probably know all about the dangers of refined sugar. It rots your teeth, increases your risk of chronic disease and much more. But quitting refined sugar doesn’t just allow you to avoid these adverse effects; it also allows you to enjoy a range of benefits. The list below highlights five of the top benefits you can enjoy by quitting refined sugar. 1. Enhanced Energy Levels Refined sugar enters your bloodstream almost instantly, which causes your energy levels to surge and crash quickly. When you start to eat less refined sugar, these fluctuations in energy levels will become a thing of ..read more

When the year starts coming to an end, and you have gotten through your holiday planning, the next thing you probably focus on is the next year. What goals you have, and what your New Years’ Resolutions will be. If you want to stick to them this year, the number one most important thing to do is keep them realistic and attainable. Here are some tips for setting realistic resolutions that you will actually stick to. Make Them SMART Any time you read about setting realistic goals, this probably comes up. That is because of how essential it is! This acronym was created in 1981 a ..read more

You were a self-motivated, ambitious kind of person. You liked to think that nothing could stop you. And most of the time you're probably right. Well, that was until you got Crohn’s Disease. I often like to ask what came first – the stress or the Crohn's disease. It is a little like the chicken or the egg. I guess the best answer is it doesn't matter. What matters is you are stressed. I know ‘stressed out’ seems a bit like old news but we're experiencing more stress now than we did when “I’m so stressed” was the catch cry. Most people report an increase in their stress lev ..read more

No matter who you are or what your current health status may be with your Crohn's Disease, you cannot go wrong when it comes to introducing smoothies or juices into your life. By drinking these potent beverages, you're literally changing your cells. You're providing your body with vital nutrients, minerals, and antioxidants in an easy-to-digest form.  So, Juices and Smoothies can be a great way to get the Nutrients we need easily without having to "DIGEST" food from scratch. ​ I like to drink a juice in the morning of Carrot, Celery and Beetroot with a touch of Ginger an ..read more

These 7 Steps will help ease your crohn's symptoms. If you are looking to make a difference to your health follow these 7 Simple Steps.  1. Don’t smoke. If you have Crohn’s Disease and you smoke you have more flare-ups and emergency surgeries — and smokers are more likely to be diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease in the first place.  One more reason why if you smoke you should STOP now.  2. Only drink in moderation. Alcohol can irritate the lining of your intestinal tract and exacerbate your Crohn’s symptoms. It also may interfere with medications if you are taking any. Even if you find ..read more

Other than causing you to feel awful in the morning [hang on, I have Crohn's Disease I often feel awful in the morning] What else could a poor night's sleep be doing for your health. Well it has been discovered that a lack of sleep, or a disturbance in your sleep cycles, may increase inflammation in the digestive system. Now if you have Crohn's Disease you don't want to be doing anything that causes more inflammation. How does this work - The Sleep and Digestion Connection. The circadian clock refers to the cycle of sleeping and waking. This is an internal clock, located ..read more

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