As a nutritionist, I see firsthand how Crohn’s disease and inflammatory bowel disease reshape the way clients relate to food. These chronic conditions affect nutrient absorption, trigger inflammation, and demand a highly personalised dietary approach. Here you’ll find evidence-informed guidance on managing flares, supporting remission, and nourishing your gut through every stage of IBD.
Alex Mercer · March 16, 2026
Almost every new client I see living with Crohn’s disease arrives with at least one significant nutritional gap — and more often than not, several. Crohn’s disease nutrient deficiencies are not a side effect or an occasional complication. They are…
Alex Mercer · March 15, 2026
When it comes to crohn’s disease vs ulcerative colitis nutrition, I want to be honest with you: the overlap is real, but so are the differences — and those differences matter more than most people realise. In my practice, I…
Alex Mercer · March 14, 2026
If you have been diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, you already know that inflammation is at the heart of everything — the pain, the flares, the fatigue, the uncertainty. What many of my clients don’t realise when they first sit…
Alex Mercer · March 13, 2026
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease or another form of inflammatory bowel disease, you have almost certainly stumbled across advice to “just take a probiotic.” I wish it were that simple. Finding the best…
Alex Mercer · March 11, 2026
In my years of practice as a nutritionist, few situations are as distressing — for both client and practitioner — as a Crohn’s disease flare. The right crohn’s disease flare diet can dramatically reduce symptoms and shorten recovery time. The…