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EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 20 MIN

Top Myths About Inflammation & What Matters the Most for IBD

from Gut Feelings - by The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians · host The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians

In the online world we talk so much about inflammation -  but what actually matters with it comes to Crohn's & Colitis?In this episode, we talk about the significance of foundational health practices and balanced nutrition over trendy diets.Do you need to do a 4 am ice bath while intermittent fasting and drinking butter coffee? Let's dive into what the research says about inflammation and IBD.Takeaways-Inflammation is often misunderstood and misused in discussions.Context is crucial when discussing health and nutrition.Skipping meals can lead to malnourishment, impacting health.Intermittent fasting may not have the benefits often claimed.Not all processed foods are harmful; some can be beneficial.All foods undergo some level of processing.It's important to focus on whole foods for better health.Two truths can coexist in health discussions.The basics of nutrition must be prioritized before advanced strategies.Understanding individual health needs is essential for effective dietary choices.Chapters-00:00- Understanding Inflammation: A Modern Dilemma11:13- Intermittent Fasting: Myths and Realities13:57- Processed Foods: The Nuanced Conversation17:53- Conclusion: Key Takeaways and ResourcesSend us Fan MailNeed Support from an IBD Dietitian?🌟Work with us hereOne-on-One Coaching🌟Affordable MembershipIBD Nutrition CollectiveWant our Top E-books?🌈Get our top e-book hereFlare Guide + Meal PlanFor Sensitive Guts & Symptom Relief🌈We developed a product for youBack to Balance PlusSupport our Growing YouTube by Subscribing🎊Subscribe to YouTubeWe love helping provide quality content on IBD nutrition and making it more accessible to all through our podcast, instagram and youtube channel. Creating the resources we provide comes at a significant cost to us. We dream of a day where we can provide even more free education, guidance and support to those with IBD like us. We need your support to do this. You can help us by liking episodes, sharing them on your social media, subscribing to YouTube and telling others about us (your doctors, friends, family, forums/reddit etc). Can you do this for us? In return, I promise to continually improve what we offer to you on all of these platforms!...

In the online world we talk so much about inflammation - but what actually matters with it comes to Crohn's & Colitis? In this episode, we talk about the significance of foundational health practices and balanced nutrition over trendy diets. Do you need to do a 4 am ice bath while intermittent fasting and drinking butter coffee? Let's dive into what the research says about inflammation and IBD. Takeaways- Inflammation is often misunderstood and misused in discussions.Context is cru...

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