Brittany Roman-Green Nutrition

Do you want to get into symptom remission? If you want to make sure you're doing all that you can to feel your best, then you won't want to miss this training where you'll learn: The 6 puzzle pieces to get into symptom remission. During this, I'll be sharing my step-by-step process I use with my clients to help them get into symptom remission.... The truth about diet and IBD. I'll be busting some common myths around diets, nutrition, and IBD. Practical tips you can implement immediately. **Plus, a Q&A session at the end! Click on the link in my bio to register!

If I could do this I would actually look FORWARD to the colonoscopy prep lol! if you could eat a trigger food for the prep, what would you choose? . . . .... #colonoscopy #IBDwarriors #IBDwarrior #IBDlife #crohnswarrior #crohnsdiet #crohns #crohnsdisease #crohnsandcolitis #crohnsfighter #IBDawareness #invisibileillness #ulcerativecolitis #ulcerativecolitisfighter #ulcerativecolitiswarrior #ulcerativecolitisawareness #colitis #colitisawareness #colitiswarrior #colitisfighter #crohnscolitis #inflammatoryboweldisease #IBD #IBDfighter #myIBD #colonoscopyprep #crohnscolitis #pscibd #primarysclerosingcholangitis #microscopiccolitis See more

Have you ever felt responsible for your flare up? If so, you're not alone. Despite what society is telling you, it's NOT your fault you're in a flare! ... I understand wanting to do everything you possibly can to feel your best, but don't blame yourself for your flare. You're doing the best you can! Share this post with someone who needs to hear this.

Have you ever been told to follow of bland diet for your IBD flare? I’m not sure where this recommendation came from to be honest, but you can definitely add a lot of flavor into your diet without triggering symptoms! Instead of butter, coconut oil, or spices that create heat (such as chili pepper or hot sauce), use fresh herbs such as basil or cilantro to flavor your meals. ... You can also add more tolerated flavor into your diet by using flavor infused oils, citrus, and homemade sauces. Which one of these flavor enhancers do you want to start adding into your meals?

VERY excited to part a part of this!! Hope you can join us live!

Anyone feel like this?? "It feels like anything I eat triggers my symptoms so I don't know where to start to find my trigger foods" - is a statement I hear alll the time from people suffering with IBD But it really doesn't have to be like this. There really is a better way. If you're struggling to figure out how to find your trigger foods, I invite you to attend my masterclass, 6 puzzle pieces to get into symptom remission. Click on the link in my bio to register!

IBD Myth: You HAVE to follow a low fiber diet when you're in a flare. TRUTH: Not enough research supports restricting fiber in the diet in or out of a flare (1). In fact, one study suggested that crohn's disease patients who consumed the most amount of fiber were the least likely to flare within a 6 month time frame (2). ... However, it's important to note that if you have crohn's disease with a history of strictures (narrowing of intestines) or blockages, you may need to adjust how you consume the fiber to make it better tolerated. For instance, raw kale will probs make a healthy person run to the bathroom an extra time or two during the day, so it'll likely do the same for you. But if you chop it into teeny tiny pieces that will likely be better tolerated. And if you chop into tiny pieces and cook it, that will be even better tolerated. And if you blend or juice it, that will be even easier to tolerate. So, if you have IBD and you're in a flare, you CAN actually have fiber, it's just learning how to prepare the fiber-containing food so that you can tolerate it. Did you know that even in a flare, you can have fiber? Let me know in the comments below! . . References: (1) Levine, A., Rhodes, J. M., Lindsay, J. O., Abreu, M. T., Kamm, M. A., Gibson, P. R., Gasche, C., Silverberg, M. S., Mahadevan, U., Boneh, R. S., Wine, E., Damas, O. M., Syme, G., Trakman, G. L., Yao, C. K., Stockhamer, S., Hammami, M. B., Garces, L. C., Rogler, G., Koutroubakis, I. E., Lewis, J. D. (2020). Dietary Guidance From the International Organization for the Study of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association, 18(6), 13811392. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cgh.2020.01.046 (2) Brotherton CS, Martin CA, Long MD, Kappelman MD, Sandler RS. Avoidance of Fiber Is Associated with Greater Risk of Crohn’s Disease Flare in a 6-Month Period. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2016 Aug; 14(8):1130-6. (always talk to your doctor/dietitian before making changes in your diet)

Lol Anyone else?

I don't usually get angry... but this made me infuriated ---------- (Swipe to see what he wrote) I couldn't stop myself. I HAD to say something back to this guy bc I believe that he is trying to help people and just doesn't realize the ramifications of how he's wording this. ... Diet absolutely plays a role in the development of IBD but it's not the ONLY factor -like he was suggesting. It's not your fault if you have the gene(s) for IBD. And it's not your fault that you have a defect in your immune system. The research studies he cites in his comment actually support the notion that many factors go into the development of IBD... not just diet, so it doesn't even make sense that he quoted it! lol. I think he was trying to come from a good place, bc diet and lifestyle factors CAN make a huge improvement in helping people manage their symptoms and it likely plays a role in modulating inflammation, at least to some degree, but it's certainly not the only factor that causes IBD. And I don't think he realized the burden he was putting on people by saying that it is. I wrote him a message and asked him to take down his post so that he doesn't cause any psychological or physical harm and I'm happy to say that he finally did so! A win for our community.

Are you deficient in vitamin D? If so, you're not alone. Hypovitaminosis D (aka vit D deficiency) is common in patients with crohn's and colitis. More research needs to be done before any definitive statements around vitamin D can be made but, in the meantime, there's no harm in prioritizing getting your vitamin D into the normal range. ... Are you currently or have you ever been deficient in vitamin D? Let me know below! Scientific Reference: Fletcher, J., Cooper, S. C., Ghosh, S., & Hewison, M. (2019). The Role of Vitamin D in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Mechanism to Management. Nutrients, 11(5), 1019. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11051019

Want one of my go-to smoothie recipes? Save this post for later so you can pick up the ingredients at the store to make it!

Are you eliminating foods or food groups? If you are and you want to improve your relationship with food, try to focus on finding better tolerated alternatives so that your diet doesn't feel limited. For instance, instead of focussing on avoiding a trigger food such as pizza altogether, try making your own version of pizza that you can tolerate AND enjoy. ... Because when your diet feels restricted at all it"ll be too challenging to maintain for the long haul which could lead to overeating or even binge eating the food(s) you were restricting. When you create meals that you can tolerate and enjoy, your diet will feel less restrictive so you'll be able to maintain it for the long haul without those intense feelings of deprivation with episodes of overeating. I think it's also important to mention that it's also okay to eat real pizza or {INSERT YOUR TRIGGER MEAL HERE} if you want it. It could trigger symptoms but there's no research that suggests eating real pizza one night will trigger inflammation.... it could trigger symptoms but not a flare. So what meal are you going to try to make a better tolerated version of this week? Let me know below!

Which one of these salty snacks do you want to try?

Do you have diarrhea? If so, has your zinc been checked recently? In a study containing 773 crohn's disease patients and 223 ulcerative colitis patients, zinc deficiency increased the risk of hospitalizations, surgeries, and disease-related complications (1). Interestingly, diarrhea can be both a sign and cause of zinc deficiency. Since people with IBD might already be having diarrhea, that could lead to zinc deficiency, which could worsen their diarrhea becoming a vi...cious cycle. Has your zinc been checked recently? Let me know below! Reference: (1) Siva, S., Rubin, D. T., Gulotta, G., Wroblewski, K., & Pekow, J. (2017). Zinc Deficiency is Associated with Poor Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Inflammatory bowel diseases, 23(1), 152157. https://doi.org/10.1097/MIB.0000000000000989 See more

Catch ya on the flip side ... after I flip sides. #colonoscopy What should my first meal be? (Comment below!)

Want a balanced nutritious meal that will keep you full for 3-4 hours? If so, this set up might be helpful in keeping you fuller for longer. Tolerated veggies:... 50% of your plate could contain tolerated colorful fruits/vegetables. Examples of well-tolerated ones include cooked squash, carrots, and green beans. Protein: 25% of your plate could contain your protein. Protein can come from animal (chicken, eggs, yogurt, etc.) and plant-based sources (tofu, tempeh, nut butters, etc.). STARCH: 25% of your plate could contain a starch. Examples of starches include: potatoes, sweet potatoes, rice, pasta, bread, etc. Give me a if you’re excited to try this! See more

Do you ever feel like you’re not able to completely evacuate all your stool in one go? You're not alone if you have crohn's or colitis and suffer from constipation in addition to, or instead of diarrhea. Do you suffer from diarrhea or constipation, or both?... Reference: Farrokhyar, F., Marshall, J. K., Easterbrook, B., & Irvine, E. J. (2006). Functional gastrointestinal disorders and mood disorders in patients with inactive inflammatory bowel disease: prevalence and impact on health. Inflammatory bowel diseases, 12(1), 3846. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.mib.0000195391.49762.89 See more

Want to exercise but can't bc of your urgency, or fatigue, or joint pain? Swipe to get some tips to combat these common barriers to exercise. The link to read the comprehensive review of exercise and IBD is in my bio