Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Crohn’s disease can affect the entire digestive tract, from the mouth to the anus. Ulcerative colitis affects the large intestine and the rectum. You absorb most of the nutrients from your food in the small intestine. Some nutrients are absorbed in the large intestine.…
READ MOREThe following steps you can take may help you prevent or control your diverticular disease. Enjoy a healthy diet that includes a wide variety of foods. Eat plenty of high fibre foods to get the recommended amount of fibre Click here to read more about Eating Guidelines for Diverticular Disease (Dietitians of Canada)
READ MOREOne of the basic necessities of life is food. In this booklet, we will introduce you to some of the facts related to diet, nutrition and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). As always, you should discuss your concerns and ideas with the physicians, nurses and dietitians on your health care team, particularly if you are contemplating…
READ MOREThe Glycemic Index (GI) is a scale that ranks carbohydrate-rich foods by how much they raise blood glucose levels compared to a standard food. The standard food is glucose or white bread Click here to read more about the Glycemic Index (CDA) and Glycemic Index FAQ (Dietitians of Canada)
READ MOREEach child is special and develops at a special rate. Like adults, children come in many different sizes and shapes. What does a child’s growth tell us? The way a child grows tells us a great deal about that childʼs health. If a child is having problems with health or nutrition, growth is often affected.…
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