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Have you ever wondered just how much diet impacts our digestive health? Join us for a free, virtual support session to talk about what you can and can’t eat with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Crohn’s or Colitis. Our registered dietitian will be on hand to answer all your disease-specific nutrition questions.
We invite you to join us! Our virtual sessions are informal and free to join. You do not need to be an Elliot Health System patient to participate in this support group.
FODMAPs
January 29 , 2025 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Do you experience bloating, gas, diarrhea, or constipation, even when eating “healthy” foods? In this session, we’ll explore how a low FODMAP eating plan can help, and what foods and beverages to include. Learn how to not only follow this diet, but also the timeline for success, and strategies for reintroducing foods safely.
Hydration – It’s Not Just About Water
April 30, 2025 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hydration is more than just drinking water. Learn about daily fluid needs and which foods and beverages count. We’ll cover 10 easy ways to stay hydrated, and the impact of caffeine, carbonation, and flavor enhancers.
Fiber: Food vs Supplement
August 27, 2025 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Is it better to get fiber from food or supplements? Learn about daily fiber needs, and how to minimize gas and bloating when increasing fiber. We’ll also explore common fiber supplements and how they work.
Label Reading
December 3, 2025 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Confused by food labels? Learn how to navigate the updated Nutrition Facts label (2022) and break down macros and micronutrients on your favorite foods. Discover quick tips for understanding labels, grocery shelf navigation, and helpful apps to answer, “Should I eat this?”
About our Dietician
Marilyn Mills, MS, RD, LD, CDCES is a Senior Clinical Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator at Elliot Health System. Her special medical nutrition therapy interests include Diabetes self-care management, Gastrointestinal issues, food allergies and Celiac Disease.
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