Food – Me and My Crohn's

What I Ate After Stoma Surgery.

Anyone with a stoma knows that diet is everything. Whether or not you have health issues like IBD which impacted the way you ate prior to surgery, what you eat does change once you have your stoma. In the early days after surgery, you’ll probably just be on water, which I found to be justContinue reading “What I Ate After Stoma Surgery.”

Cheese Twists.

I love a cheese twist. Buttery, flaky pastry. Sharp, salty cheese. What’s not to love? This super simple recipe uses shop-bought puff pastry that’s ready to roll, meaning you don’t have to spend hours creating this delicious party pleaser. I made these for my family over the Christmas holidays, and they certainly didn’t disappoint! Time:Continue reading “Cheese Twists.”

An Inside Look at My Grocery List: Healthy Eating with Crohn’s Disease.

Seeing as if all goes to plan I will be getting my permanent stoma next week, I thought I’d do a fun little post revealing what’s on my current grocery list before my diet changes to adapt to ileostomy life. When a lot of people are diagnosed with IBD, they fear that they will noContinue reading “An Inside Look at My Grocery List: Healthy Eating with Crohn’s Disease.”

Meal Planning: Why and How You Should Start Doing It.

Meal planning has become somewhat of a trend recently among bloggers and YouTubers alike, and it’s not that surprising why. But, as someone with Crohn’s disease, I find the benefits of planning my meals extend beyond the typical advantages outlined by those in the public eye. How do I go about meal planning? Firstly, let’sContinue reading “Meal Planning: Why and How You Should Start Doing It.”

Salmon Sushi Rice Bowl.

Sushi is always a great lunch option; its healthy, tasty and filling. This customizable deconstructed sushi bowl is the perfect way to enjoy the flavours and textures of sushi without the fiddly rolling process. It’s also very quick and easy to meal-prep which makes it perfect for people with busy schedules who like to planContinue reading “Salmon Sushi Rice Bowl.”

American Goulash.

I love a great big bowl of meaty, tomato pasta. This Americanised version of a classic Hungarian Goulash is hearty and warming, perfect for the fast-approaching Autumn months. Enjoy it on its own, or with a side of toasty garlic bread. Time: Preparation: 5 minutes Cooking: 30 minutes Total= 35 minutes Serves: 1 Ingredients: 65gContinue reading “American Goulash.”

Salmon, Pea and Chive Risotto.

I adore the simplicity and elegance of a good risotto and this recipe is the perfect evening meal for the summer- it’s rich and creamy, but still vibrant and fresh. Time: Preparation: 7 minutes Cooking: 38 minutes Total= 45 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: 1 x boneless and skinless salmon fillet 1/2 x cup carnaroli risottoContinue reading “Salmon, Pea and Chive Risotto.”

How to Survive on an Exclusive Liquid Diet.

Arguably the hardest part about doing a liquid diet for IBD and sticking to it is your mindset. Most people are used to eating between 3 and 5 meals a day at regular times and these meals become important social cues which divide up their day. But when you’re on EEN (exclusive enteral nutrition), thingsContinue reading “How to Survive on an Exclusive Liquid Diet.”

Dairy-Free Maple and Cinnamon French Toast with Caramelised Banana.

A rich and indulgent breakfast treat, this French toast recipe has a sweet and nutty flavour and works perfectly with the golden, candied banana. It’s also totally dairy-free, but you wouldn’t know it! Time: Preparation: 5 minutes Cook: 7 minutes Total= 12 minutes Serves: 1 Ingredients: 2 x slices thick white bread 30ml x almondContinue reading “Dairy-Free Maple and Cinnamon French Toast with Caramelised Banana.”

The Ultimate Dairy-Free Chocolate Fudge Cake.

This recipe is very similar to Ashley Adams’ on The Spruce Eats, but I’ve made a few little adaptions. This cake truly is a chocoholic’s delight, you almost won’t believe it’s dairy-free! Despite its richness, it’s easy on my Crohn’s and has become my go-to for birthdays and special occasions. And trust me, it never disappoints.Continue reading “The Ultimate Dairy-Free Chocolate Fudge Cake.”