DIET AND RECIPES
by Jodie W. with Sweetly Simple LTD.
WWW.SWEETLYSIMPLE.CO.UK @SWEETLY_SIMPLE
Being diagnosed with Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis can mean many things, but one major
change that everyone always has to keep in mind is diet. A company shares their expertise with
delicious diet secrets and recipes that proves eating can still be enjoyable with IBD! Please, do
try at home!
Food is one of the most important aspects of our lives, and in people with IBD, this
importance increases tenfold. Whilst some dieticians and nutritionists prescribe a diet
high in lean animal protein and starchy foods, this doesn’t sit too well for me as all my
free time is spent advocating a plant-based diet. Luckily, though, I have some tricks up
my sleeve in the form of probiotics. Probiotics contain millions of live, active, ‘good’
bacteria and have been found to be particularly beneficial in aiding IBD amongst many
other digestive conditions. Whilst they can be consumed in tablet form, I am a huge fan
of probiotic functional foods. These can come in the form of miso, pickles, sauerkraut
and tempeh.
Miso has been consumed daily in The Far East for thousands of years, with the
population shown to live extremely healthy and balanced lives. It is common for those
in Japan to eat miso soup before every meal, including breakfast, which is said to aid
digestion and prepare the body for food. Miso is made from fermented soybeans and
comes in many different varieties like brown rice or barley.
MISO SOUP
1 onion (finely sliced)
1-2 carrots (matchsticks)
2 inch strip wakame
1-1 1/2 tbsp miso (barley or rice)
sesame oil
2 or 3 spring onions (finely sliced)
water
Rinse wakame and soak in water until soft, then slice into small pieces. Heat oil in pan
and sauté onions until clear. Add carrots and fry for another 1-2 minutes. Add about 2
pints of water, bring to boil, cover and simmer. Add slice wakame and soaking water.
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