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Super Simple Butternut Squash Soup

Super Simple Butternut Squash Soup

by GI Research Foundation | Nov 14, 2023 | 2023 November Newsletter, Recipes

From Courtney Schuchmann, MS, RD, LDN – University of Chicago Medicine Registered Dietitian  We shared this recipe a few years ago, but it’s worth sharing again! The weather is getting cooler, which means many of us are gravitating toward warm comfort...
Gut-Friendly Recipe: Asparagus and Spring Greens Farro Hash with Miso Dressing

Gut-Friendly Recipe: Asparagus and Spring Greens Farro Hash with Miso Dressing

by Anna Gomberg | Jun 12, 2023 | 2023 June Newsletter, Recipes, Resources for Patients

Asparagus and Spring Greens Farro Hash with Miso Dressing Farmer’s markets and roadside stands are beginning to fill with summer treats, and the first swoon of the season is often reserved for fresh, local asparagus. A wonderful side dish on its own, asparagus...
Gut-Friendly Recipe: Quinoa-Pistachio Stuffed Artichokes

Gut-Friendly Recipe: Quinoa-Pistachio Stuffed Artichokes

by Anna Gomberg | Apr 5, 2023 | 2023 April Newsletter, Newsletter, Recipes, Resources for Patients

Quinoa-Pistachio Stuffed Artichokes Artichokes, are actually the large flower of a plant in the thistle family, and are a fun and hearty vegetable choice during the “shoulder season,” before Spring is in full bloom. This unique recipe features many ingredients that...
Gut-Friendly Recipe: Midwinter Soup

Gut-Friendly Recipe: Midwinter Soup

by Anna Gomberg | Feb 11, 2023 | Newsletter, Recipes, Resources for Patients

Midwinter Soup Vegan/Gluten-Free/Plant-based “When patients with active inflammatory bowel disease start eliminating food, fiber is the first thing that they tend to restrict.” Says Courtney Schuchmann, registered dietitian at the University of Chicago Medicine...
Gut-Friendly Recipe: Pureed Parsnips with Olive Oil and Fresh Herbs

Gut-Friendly Recipe: Pureed Parsnips with Olive Oil and Fresh Herbs

by Anna Gomberg | Nov 29, 2022 | Newsletter, Recipes, Resources for Patients

This winter, don’t overlook parsnips—a sweet, nutty root vegetable with a flavor similar to a cross between a carrot and potato. Parsnips become sweeter when harvested after winter frosts, and have high levels of fiber, B vitamins, potassium, and vitamin C. Many...
Gut-Healthy Recipe: Weeknight Ramp and Wonton Soup

Gut-Healthy Recipe: Weeknight Ramp and Wonton Soup

by Anna Gomberg | May 9, 2022 | Newsletter, Recipes, Uncategorized

Spring may be right around the corner, but it may not always feel like it. This recipe elevates an easy weeknight soup to a seasonal favorite featuring one of the earliest spring vegetables: ramps.   Foraged or found at farmers’ markets, ramps (also known as wild...
Gut-Healthy Recipe: Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower with Almonds and Apricots

Gut-Healthy Recipe: Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower with Almonds and Apricots

by Anna Gomberg | Apr 14, 2022 | Newsletter, Recipes

Spring celebrations call for beautiful meals featuring bright colors and flavors of the season. Holiday meals must also accommodate the dietary preferences and restrictions of many participants, and so it can be helpful to rely on customizable recipes with a few...
Gut-Healthy Recipe: Miso Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Gut-Healthy Recipe: Miso Roasted Sweet Potatoes

by Anna Gomberg | Mar 3, 2022 | Newsletter, Recipes

While many of us spend March waiting patiently for warm weather, farmer’s markets, and new spring flavors, don’t forget you can still find many unique and delicious fruits and vegetables available on the grocery shelves. This recipe features Okinawa or purple sweet...
Gut-Healthy Recipe: Gnocchi with Caramelized Onions and Winter Squash

Gut-Healthy Recipe: Gnocchi with Caramelized Onions and Winter Squash

by Anna Gomberg | Feb 7, 2022 | Newsletter, Recipes

Every culture has its own version of a dumpling; pasta and delicious filling take many forms. Gnocchi, a popular Italian pasta style, makes use of leftover mashed potatoes for a light and filling dough, perfect for cozy winter meals. Caramelization is the chemical...
Gut-Healthy Recipe: Arepas with Chicken and Cheese

Gut-Healthy Recipe: Arepas with Chicken and Cheese

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...
Gut-Healthy Recipe: Chocolate Peppermint Pudding—with Tofu

Gut-Healthy Recipe: Chocolate Peppermint Pudding—with Tofu

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...
Gut-Healthy Recipe: Baked Sausage and Sweet Potatoes

Gut-Healthy Recipe: Baked Sausage and Sweet Potatoes

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...
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