Send a text It can be confusing trying to figure out dietary strategies for IBD on your own. We discuss scenarios where dietary support can be beneficial, from flare-ups to long-term management. Dietitians can provide the clarity and support needed to navigate these challenges. Takeaways- - Dietitians can help manage symptoms and improve medication response. - It's important to check nutrient levels regularly, even when symptoms are calm. - Many patients feel overwhelmed by conflicting dietary information. - Seeking dietary support during flare-ups can provide clarity and calm. - Long-term management of IBD can benefit from dietary strategies. - Patients may not realize how much better they could feel with dietary changes. - Nutrition trends can sometimes conflict with the best practices for IBD. - Delaying dietary support can hinder recovery and symptom management. - There is always a benefit to working with a dietitian, regardless of the stage of IBD. Chapters- 00:00- The Importance of Working with an IBD Dietitian 02:42- Navigating Dietary Strategies During IBD Treatment 05:23- Understanding When to Seek Dietary Support 08:29- The Role of Diet in Long-Term IBD Management 11:10- Identifying Readiness for Dietary Changes 13:53- Timing and Experience in IBD Management 15:54- The Impact of Nutrition Trends on IBD 18:48- Early vs. Late Stage IBD: When to Seek Help Follow us on instagram @crohns_and_colitis_dietitians Follow us on youtube @thecrohnscolitisdietitians We 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 you tube and telling others about us (your doctors, friends, family, forums/reddit etc). Can you do this for us? In return, I promise to continually level up what we do here. 💜 Ashley