Based in Wayne, New Jersey, Jamie Simon-Wainick has completed more than $20 million in real estate transactions since joining Keller Williams as a Realtor in 2018. Beyond her work in the real estate industry, Jamie Simon is an active supporter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, among other philanthropic organizations. The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) understands that individuals living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and related conditions must pay close attention to their diets. With this in mind, the organization provides both adults and children with a few simple nutrition tips that can help maintain a balanced, nutritional meal plan. To start, individuals living with IBD should eat four to six small meals a day, as opposed to a traditional day of breakfast, lunch, and dinner. These smaller meals are easier to digest, particularly if the individual maintains proper hydration throughout the day. That said, individuals should take care to drink slowly. Drinking too quickly can result in the ingestion of air, which can lead to gastrointestinal discomfort. When choosing specific foods and drinks, individuals must collaborate with a healthcare team. Physicians can help identify what foods mitigate symptoms of IBD and which exacerbate the condition. As the healthcare team settles on various foods, individuals should begin stocking their home and pre-planning meals. Purchasing and readying only safe foods can be particularly helpful when it comes to eating during a flare-up of symptoms. In some cases, it can take a while to determine the ideal diet for an individual dealing with IBD. Individuals reset their body with a select group of bland foods throughout an elimination diet, then gradually reintroduce different food groups to gauge the body's reaction. An elimination diet is an effective means of removing harmful foods from a person’s life, though this should only be attempted under the direct guidance of a trained medical professional. More diet and nutrition information from the CCFA can be found online at crohnscolitisfoundation.org, including the IBD: Diet and Nutrition educational video and the MyIBDLearning webinar series.

1. Dietary Tips for Individuals Living with IBD
Jamie Simon

2. Introduction
Based in Wayne, New Jersey, Jamie Simon-Wainick has completed more than
$20 million in real estate transactions since joining Keller Williams as a Realtor in
2018. Beyond her work in the real estate industry, Jamie Simon is an active
supporter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, among other
philanthropic organizations.

3. The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) understands that
individuals living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and related
conditions must pay close attention to their diets. With this in mind, the
organization provides both adults and children with a few simple nutrition
tips that can help maintain a balanced, nutritional meal plan.

4. To start, individuals living with IBD should eat four to six small meals a day,
as opposed to a traditional day of breakfast, lunch, and dinner. These
smaller meals are easier to digest, particularly if the individual maintains
proper hydration throughout the day. That said, individuals should take care
to drink slowly. Drinking too quickly can result in the ingestion of air, which
can lead to gastrointestinal discomfort.

5. When choosing specific foods and drinks, individuals must collaborate with
a healthcare team. Physicians can help identify what foods mitigate
symptoms of IBD and which exacerbate the condition. As the healthcare
team settles on various foods, individuals should begin stocking their home
and pre-planning meals. Purchasing and readying only safe foods can be
particularly helpful when it comes to eating during a flare-up of symptoms.

6. In some cases, it can take a while to determine the ideal diet for an
individual dealing with IBD. Individuals reset their body with a select group
of bland foods throughout an elimination diet, then gradually reintroduce
different food groups to gauge the body's reaction. An elimination diet is an
effective means of removing harmful foods from a person’s life, though this
should only be attempted under the direct guidance of a trained medical
professional.

7. More diet and nutrition information from the CCFA can be found online at
crohnscolitisfoundation.org, including the IBD: Diet and Nutrition
educational video and the MyIBDLearning webinar series.