It has been 10 months since my last flare, which started the first two weeks of April 2021. As soon as my flare started, I implemented dietary changes to put myself in remission. Specifically, I started drinking medical meal replacement shakes for half of my calories and eating a whole foods plant based diet forContinue reading “10 Month Update”
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I read medical studies
when I’m feeling symptomy and trying to keep my hopes up that I’m staving off permanent damage to my colon. 2020 seems to have been a good year for medical studies on diet and Crohn’s disease, although of course it wasn’t a good year for literally anything else in the entire world, other than introvertsContinue reading “I read medical studies”
Groundnut Stew and Fufu
A classic West African dish, this recipe is made with mostly premade ingredients for a super quick and satisfying meal. I omitted oil for this (coz Crohn’s) but for a more authentic feel and flavor, you’re really gonna wanna put some palm oil in it. Groundnut (peanut) stew: 2 c tomato sauce (store bought pastaContinue reading “Groundnut Stew and Fufu”
Coconut Curry
Cut into 1/2 inch pieces and heat in a dry soup pan: 2 small red bell peppers 1/2 sweet onion 1/2 large slicer tomato or 2 small tomatoes 1/2 medium sweet potato Minced garlic cloves to taste Grated fresh ginger to taste Dump in 2 cans of coconut cream (not coconut milk — you wantContinue reading “Coconut Curry”
The Lab Results are in…
It’s been 2 months since I last got my inflammation markers checked. In April, my C Reactive Protein level was 12. This is high and indicates I had an active Crohn’s flare. Yesterday my level was .3 .3 BITCHES FUCK ALL THE GASTROENTEROLOGISTS AND GIVE ME A NOBEL PRIZE The moral of the story is,Continue reading “The Lab Results are in…”
8 Week Report Back
8 weeks since I started my dietary intervention to put my Crohn’s flare in remission. I am now able to eat a wide variety of cooked veg, legumes, beans, and grains. I am trying to keep grains as a very minimal part of my diet, but I have noticed when I get a good blendContinue reading “8 Week Report Back”
Diet for Remission Update
I have reached the 6th week of my Crohn’s disease exclusion diet. Half of my daily calories are from enteral nutrition (Kate Farms chocolate flavor nutrition shake). Half of my calories are from fruits and vegetables, mostly smoothies, soups, and the occasional salad. I actually guess I haven’t been following the diet, per se, becauseContinue reading “Diet for Remission Update”
Soup de Jour
Onion garlic celery carrot, chopped and simmered for 30 mins in water, then pureed Roast a yellow summer squash for 30 mins, cut that into chunks. Slice up some fresh basil, add salt and pepper to taste, and simmer that for another 15 mins. Top with fresh basil and black pepper.
Green Smoothie Recipe
1/2 cup raw cashew 3T hemp seeds Juice of 1 lemon 4 oz basil 2 oz parsley 4-8 oz spinach A little water to get it going in the blender Jk green smoothies are gross this is a recipe for pesto
Eating Vegan with Crohn's Disease 