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Mediterranean diet

Tue, January 17, 2023 2:43 PM

Hey everyone, my name is Ashley and I have had ulcerative colitis for the last 17 years. I was diagnosed as a teen at the age of 15 years old. Upon diagnosis I was super naïve and felt so lone. As an adult, I live life to the fullest and thrive, despite having a chronic illness. One of my 2023 goals is to fuel by body in a healthy way and work on my meal prepping.

My fiancé and I are going to be lightly following the Mediterranean diet as I prep for my first half marathon in Junez

looking for resources: any websites groups or cookbooks that you would recommend would be so helpful please comment below with any ideas!

Ashleysara
Joined Jan 17, 2023

Wed, December 06, 2023 10:34 PM

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safsa11
Joined Dec 6, 2023

Thu, July 13, 2023 11:16 PM

Reply posted for Ashleysara.

You can actually choose to be vegetarian. I found it quite good . Besides, there needs to be a combination of regular meal frequency geometry dash lite

yelpcollapse
Joined Jul 13, 2023

Thu, May 11, 2023 5:10 PM

Reply posted for Ashleysara.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/16037-mediterranean-diet

gameofcrohns42
Joined May 11, 2023

Wed, May 10, 2023 8:08 PM

Reply posted for Ashleysara.

The foundation also just came out with a recipe site that allows you to filter to only show recipes that follow specific diets like the mediterranean diet. For me, the hardest part of meal prepping is just thinking of what I want to eat and I like that the site generates a meal plan for me if I want. Gutfriendlyrecipes | Crohn's & Colitis Foundation (crohnscolitisfoundation.org)

aleahmd
Joined Sep 8, 2022

Mon, May 01, 2023 6:06 PM

Reply posted for Ashleysara.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/16037-mediterranean-diet

gameofcrohns42
Joined May 11, 2023

Fri, February 17, 2023 7:56 PM

Reply posted for bruno22.

Hi,
The following recipes I found most useful and easy to make:
https://www.acouplecooks.com/mediterranean-diet-recipes/

It takes a lot of discipline but it's worth it in the end.

All the best

Bruno

Canada Florist

bruno22
Joined Feb 17, 2023

Thu, February 16, 2023 12:59 AM

Reply posted for Ashleysara.

The Mediterranean diet is a heart-healthy eating pattern that emphasizes whole, nutrient-dense foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and legumes. Research has shown that following a Mediterranean-style diet can lower the risk of chronic diseases, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.

charlotteamylia
Joined Jan 8, 2023

Wed, January 25, 2023 6:29 AM

Reply posted for charlotteamylia.

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charlotteamylia
Joined Jan 8, 2023

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