by Anna Gomberg | Jan 13, 2022 | Newsletter, Recipes
Naturally gluten-free, arepas are crispy cornmeal cakes that can be customized to suit many dietary needs. Traditionally a part of Colombian and Venezuelan cuisine, and thought to have originated in pre-Columbian South America as a regular part of the indigenous...
by Anna Gomberg | Jan 12, 2022 | Grateful Patients, Newsletter, Uncategorized, University of Chicago Medicine
After enduring the altitude and the rigors of strenuous hiking in Colorado, Adam Rubinberg returned home and knew something wasn’t quite right. An Eagle scout and outdoor enthusiast, Adam was no stranger to multi-day hikes. But upon returning from a five-day hike with...
by Anna Gomberg | Jan 7, 2022 | Newsletter, Research and Discovery, University of Chicago Medicine
Scientific research is often referred to in science news as basic, translational, or clinical research. Each category of research plays a part in their mission to treat, educate, and cure digestive diseases. But the categories themselves may not be well understood by...
by Anna Gomberg | Dec 17, 2021 | Newsletter, Recipes
In addition to being a seasonal chocolate-mint treat, this dessert is prepared with a full pound of silken tofu for an almost invisible nutritional boost. In addition to this health benefit, tofu makes this dessert even creamier and richer tasting than pudding made...
by Anna Gomberg | Dec 17, 2021 | Newsletter, University of Chicago Medicine
Everyone knows that what you eat can impact how you feel, and what we choose to eat can be unpredictable, especially during the holidays. But for patients with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, the way that the disease affects diet and nutrition—and vice versa—is...
by Anna Gomberg | Nov 5, 2021 | Newsletter, Recipes
While both sweet and regular potatoes are great sources of vitamins and minerals, and often tolerated by those on a variety of diets, sweet potatoes contain the full recommended daily allowance of vitamin A. As an added bonus, they provide a sweet flavor and...
by Anna Gomberg | Nov 5, 2021 | GIRF Profiles, Newsletter, Research and Discovery, University of Chicago Medicine
“It’s important to me to prioritize research that has meaning for patients—work that will relieve patient suffering in reasonably short order,” says Michael Charlton, MBBS, Professor of Medicine. An international expert in the study and treatment of liver disease and...
by Anna Gomberg | Oct 11, 2021 | Newsletter, Recipes
With autumn’s chill, warm and comforting, soothing and nutritious food returns to the table. For patients with digestive diseases, some traditional fall favorites like crunchy, raw apples and fall vegetables can be difficult to enjoy. Oats contain soluble fiber, and...
by Anna Gomberg | Oct 11, 2021 | Newsletter, University of Chicago Medicine
For many patients with moderate to severe digestive diseases, the pathway to symptom relief and lasting remission requires finding a specific medical therapy to meet the individual needs of a patient and their disease. Many barriers interfere with the patients’ access...
by Anna Gomberg | Oct 11, 2021 | Grateful Patients, Newsletter, University of Chicago Medicine
Few patients have more experience with Crohn’s disease than Montana Weissner. Now just 21, Montana was diagnosed at 13 with Crohn’s disease and, for over half of her life, has climbed many mountains as part of her journey to finding relief from her debilitating...
by Anna Gomberg | Sep 14, 2021 | Newsletter, Recipes
Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie Back-to-school calls for better breakfasts, and the humble smoothie is a great option for warm early fall days. For patients with digestive diseases, bananas and oats are easy-to-digest prebiotic and probiotic foods containing soluble...
by Anna Gomberg | Sep 14, 2021 | Newsletter, Research and Discovery, University of Chicago Medicine
Sometimes, the best recommendation for an ulcerative colitis patient with a damaged colon is to surgically remove the organ entirely and create a new ‘pouch’ made of small intestine tissue. This pouch, called a J pouch because of the shape of the sutures used to...
