Nutrition Support Group<BR> for IBD, Crohn’s and Colitis

Nutrition Support Group
for IBD, Crohn’s and Colitis

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. 

FREE Virtual Nutrition Support Group Sessions

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.

Prebiotics vs. Probiotics

March 27, 2024 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

We know food choices matter but understanding the ‘why’ can be confusing. We’ll break down the differences between prebiotics and probiotics and the benefits each have on our gut health.

Foods to Eat and Foods to Avoid During a Flare Up 

June 26, 2024 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

“Eat this, don’t eat that...” We hear this from our friends, family and health care providers. So, what’s the truth? We’ll discuss the foods and beverages that positively and negatively impact our GI symptoms. 

Protein: Drinks, Powders, Bars 

September 25, 2024 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

When it comes to protein, we have many choices like, whey, plant, collagen - and what about those protein bars? Let’s tackle all your protein food questions. 

Sweeteners: Natural VS Artificial 

December 18, 2024 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

When the label says this contains zero calories and zero grams of sugar, is that okay?  The answer may surprise you. We will dive into those sugary drinks and find out why less sugar may have its concerns too. 

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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