The Mediterranean Diet (MED) can be helpful for pediatric patients with IBD. It is a way of eating based on traditional cuisines from countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. The MED has health benefits and can be used for the entire family. In this post ICN Registered Dietitians share an overview of the Mediterranean Diet, list common MED foods and limitations, provide sample menus and a popular MED recipe, and address potential concerns about increasing dietary fiber.

Nutritional Therapy for IBD - an ICN partner organization dedicated to advancing evidence-based nutrition as part of IBD treatment plans to enhance the well-being and health outcomes of all children and adults with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, recently launched an IBD Nutrition Navigator^™ 

In our overview post, ICN registered dieticians went over the Crohn's Disease Exclusion Diet (CDED), including when and how it may be used as part of IBD care, how the diet is structured, and what CDED users can expect to eat and drink when following the diet. In this post, we're sharing some common hurdles that patients and families may face, including tips for navigating when kids don't like CDED food or shakes, successfully shifting to a CDED lifestyle, coping with "giving up" favorite foods, what happens if things don't work out, and how to assess whether the CDED or another dietary therapy is right for you/your child.

The Crohn’s Disease Exclusion Diet (CDED) is a dietary therapy that may be utilized to help manage some forms of Crohn’s disease. In this post ICN Registered Dietitians give an overview of the CDED, when and how it may be used as part of IBD care, how the diet is structured, and what CDED users can expect to eat and drink when following the diet.

Recently, the team at UVM Children's Hospital noticed that food and diet regularly came up during their monthly UVM Pediatric IBD Advisory meetings. Members discussed their personal experiences and learned from each other about how some respond differently to the same foods, how to be aware of food triggers, and what go-to comfort foods people enjoyed while flaring. Recognizing the power of learning from each other and wanting to reach more members of their IBD community, the team asked Olivia if she would share her story about using the Specific Carbohydrate Diet to help manage her IBD symptoms.

Get #InTheLOOP with Olivia's story 💚💙

My name is Maddie and I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease when I was 13 years old. I’ve been a part of the ICN network for almost 8 years, and I transitioned from my role as PAC Co-Chair a year ago. Now I have the opportunity to share my passion project with the ICN community! Introducing: EATS for IBD™

Dieticians are often asked whether probiotics are beneficial in the treatment of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (also known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease or IBD). Before reviewing the research, let’s discuss what probiotics are.