27/02/2026
It honestly blows my mind how often people with IBD take nutrition advice from randoms on the internet..
Especially when nearly half of the posts on social media contain inaccurate nutrition information 🤯
A recent study analysing over 650 social media posts found that 44% contained inaccuracies, and a whopping 94% were rated as poor or mediocre quality (making claims not backed by science).
What’s more worrying is that these posts often had higher engagement, showing just how quickly and easily misinformation can spread online 🫠
The consequences?
❌ Cutting out entire food groups
❌ Developing fear around certain foods
❌ Wasting money on unnecessary supplements (some of which may actually worsen symptoms)
PLEASE take this as your sign to not go to your favourite influencer, Facebook groups or friends and family for nutrition advice. Whilst I’m sure they mean well, everyone with IBD is different and there is no one size fits all approach.
If you’re living with Crohn’s or Colitis and would like personalised, evidence based nutrition support, I’m here, as an Accredited Practicing Dietitian *living with Crohn’s disease* to help.
Simply DM me “IBD123” 🤝