Top 5 recipes to help with IBD diarrhea

Here are 5 detailed recipes that can help mitigate diarrhea caused by IBD:

Banana and Peanut Butter Smoothie

• 1 ripe banana

• 2 tbsp natural peanut butter

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

• 1 tsp honey (optional)

Blend all ingredients together in a blender until smooth. This smoothie is rich in potassium, which can help reduce diarrhea caused by IBD.

1. Miso Soup

• 4 cups water

• 4 tbsp miso paste

• 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms

• 1 cup chopped bok choy

• 2 green onions, sliced

Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low and add miso paste, mushrooms, and bok choy. Simmer f

or 5-10 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Top with sliced green onions before serving. Miso soup is rich in probiotics and can help promote gut health.

1. Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 cup sliced carrots

• 1 cup sliced snow peas

• Salt and pepper to taste

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Add vegetables and cook until tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and can help reduce inflammation in the gut.

1. Baked Salmon with Lemon an

d Dill

• 4 salmon fillets

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill

• Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 400°F. Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.

Sprinkle with dill and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until salmon is cooked through. Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce inflammation and improve gut health.

1. Quinoa and Vegetable Salad

• 1 cup quinoa

• 2 cups water

• 1 red bell pepper, chopped

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 cup chopped cucumber

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• Salt and pepper to taste

Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and place in a medium saucepan with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until quinoa is tender. Fluff with a fork and let cool. In a large bowl, combine quinoa with bell pepper, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, and mint. Whisk together olive oil and lemon juice and drizzle over salad. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Quinoa is a good source of fiber and can help promote regular bowel movements.

These recipes are rich in nutrients that can help reduce inflammation and promote gut health, making them ideal for people with IBD who experience diarrhea. It is important to work with a healthcare provider to develop an individualized diet plan for managing IBD symptoms.