Digestive Health
Top 9 Apps to Help You Manage Ulcerative Colitis
Living with UC? There’s an app for that. These mobile apps can help you track your symptoms, sleep, food, and more.
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Peanut-Butter Cookie-Dough Bites
This treat provides a nice hit of protein without being overly sweet.
Cucumber and Tuna-Salad Sushi Rolls
Stay powered up between meals with a poppable high-protein snack.
Strawberry-Banana Nice Cream
Homemade “ice cream” that won’t leave your belly in pain? Yes!
Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats With Almond Ricotta
Low-FODMAP with an Italian twist? Your UC belly will be happy, happy!
Sheet-Pan Salmon Romesco With Green Beans and Crushed Potatoes
This easy-to-digest meal takes just 15 minutes to prep.
Red Curry Chicken and Rice
Mild spices and white rice satisfy and soothe.
Seared Scallops With Avocado-Citrus Salsa
Simple scallops brighten up with a fresh low-FODMAP topper.
Lemony Orzo Salad With Flaked Salmon
Simple pasta plus omega-rich salmon can soothe angry bellies.
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Meet the Experts
Mandy Patterson
Patient ExpertMandy is a patient expert living with ulcerative colitis. She’s a full-time technical writer and writing instructor and serves on the board of directors for Girls With Guts.
Brian Greenberg
Patient AdvocateBrian Greenberg is an IBD patient living with Crohn’s disease and an ostomy. He is the founder of the Intense Intestines Foundation.
Lilly Stairs
Patient AdvocateLilly’s reason for being was ignited in 2011 when she was diagnosed with multiple autoimmune diseases. She currently serves as the Head of Patient Advocacy at Clara Health.