GI Nutrition Foundation

03/07/2026

March is National Nutrition Month, a time to recognise the important role nutrition plays in health and disease.

In many gastrointestinal conditions, nutrition is a key part of management. In some cases, diet supports medical treatment. In others, diet can be an important part of treatment itself.

At the GI Nutrition Foundation, we’re committed to sharing evidence-based nutrition information for people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease, and eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE).

🔗 Visit the link: https://www.ginutritionfoundation.org

03/05/2026

Summary of the Research:

Your diet has measurable associations with your gut microbiota. A new systematic review of 80 controlled clinical trials examined how different dietary patterns influence the gut microbiome in both healthy and clinical adult populations.

Here’s what the evidence suggests: Dietary patterns such as Mediterranean, Japanese, Korean, calorie-restricted, high-polyphenol, high-fibre, plant-based, low-fat, and low-protein diets were associated with:
- Increased short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) or lactic acid–producing bacteria
- Reduced abundance of opportunistic pathogenic bacteria
- In some cases, lower inflammatory markers

In contrast, Western, animal-based, low FODMAP, ketogenic, and gluten-free diets were associated with:
- Reduced abundance of SCFA-producing bacteria

The takeaway?
Diet is a powerful modifiable factor linked to gut microbial composition, with potential implications for inflammation and disease risk. But context, clinical need, and individual factors matter.

For the full paper link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12967-025-07428-9

03/03/2026

Our March newsletter is headed to your inbox on Thursday! This newsletter includes our exciting announcement about our official transition to the GI Nutrition Foundation.

This newsletter also includes highlights from the recent European Crohns and Colitis Organization (ECCO) on key focus areas that were addressed in nutrition and IBD research and care. Plus, nourishing and gut-friendly recipes to celebrate the lucky month of March!

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02/28/2026

As we expand beyond nutrition and IBD, we’re excited to share our first evidence-based nutrition post on celiac disease. Research shows that people with IBD have a slightly higher likelihood of also having celiac disease compared with the general population.

We’re starting with one of the most important foundations of care: practical tips for managing a strict gluten-free diet safely and effectively.

In celiac disease, nutrition isn’t supportive care, it is the treatment. That means label reading, preventing cross-contamination, planning ahead when eating out, and protecting key nutrients like iron and calcium all matter.

A gluten-free diet can absolutely be balanced and nutritionally complete, but it requires the right knowledge and structure.

We’re proud to broaden our focus to support individuals living with celiac disease, IBS, EoE, and IBD, advancing evidence-based GI nutrition across conditions.

👉 Check out our new celiac disease page on the GI Nutrition Foundation website to learn more: https://www.ginutritionfoundation.org/celiac-disease

02/26/2026

What an incredible week at the European Crohn’s and Colitis Congress 2026.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared ideas, asked questions, and showed support for our work at the GI Nutrition Foundation. We were proud to be there to promote the importance of evidence-based nutrition in IBD, and to share the launch of our new name.

We’re truly grateful for your encouragement, collaboration, and belief in our organisation and our long-term mission to advance nutrition as a core part of IBD care.

https://www.ginutritionfoundation.org

02/21/2026

The Crohn’s Disease Exclusion Diet (CDED) is one of the most researched whole-food dietary therapies developed specifically for people with Crohn’s disease, yet many people haven’t heard of it or aren’t sure how it works.

CDED is a structured therapeutic nutrition protocol designed to help induce remission in mild-to-moderate Crohn's disease. Unlike general diet trends, it is carefully phased, evidence-informed, and intended to be followed with strict clinical guidance.

Research (including randomized trials) shows that CDED can help support remission in some patients with mild-to-moderate Crohn’s disease, with remission rates during induction comparable to exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN), and often better tolerability for some individuals.

Importantly, the strongest evidence currently supports the first 6–12 weeks, highlighting how crucial the induction phase is for effectiveness.

Because CDED is a medical nutrition therapy, it should always be followed:
- Alongside medical supervision
- Can be used in combination with medications
- With a CDED-trained dietitian

Want to learn more? Visit the GI Nutrition Foundation website for detailed guidance on CDED.
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02/19/2026

🔬 New research reviewing 53 studies shows most adults with IBD change what they eat after diagnosis, studies report between 56% and 91% modify their diet, often through food avoidance.

Many patients believe diet affects disease onset and relapse, yet access to professional dietary support remains limited.

Biggest barriers?
👉 Social & family impact
👉 Unpredictable symptom responses

Interestingly, many patients turn to the internet for nutrition advice.

👩‍⚕️ Takeaway:
People with IBD want dietary guidance, access to IBD-trained dietitian's is essential to help expand diets safely while keeping symptoms controlled.

Full link: https://www.clinicalnutritionespen.com/article/S2405-4577(25)03126-2/abstract

02/14/2026

Living with IBD affects more than the gut. Anxiety, low mood, and fatigue are commonly reported and can have a significant impact on daily life and wellbeing.

Emerging research highlights the role of the gut–brain axis, the connection between the digestive system, microbiome, immune system, and brain. Because diet is one of the strongest influences on the gut microbiome, nutrition may play a supportive role in mental wellbeing alongside medical and psychological care.

This doesn’t mean nutrition replaces mental health treatment, but it does highlight how a whole-person approach can be important in IBD care.

👉 To learn more and see our references, explore our Patients & Families section on the website to discover how nutritional therapy can support people living with IBD.

https://www.nutritionaltherapyforibd.org/patients-families

02/10/2026

Can dietary therapy play a role in maintaining remission in some children with Crohn’s disease?

New findings from the CD-HOPE study explored whether paediatric patients who responded to an all-liquid diet (exclusive enteral nutrition) for induction could remain in remission using structured dietary therapy, without ongoing medication or surgery.

Key findings included:
✅ Cyclic all-liquid diet therapy (2 weeks every 8 weeks for at least six cycles) was more effective than partial enteral nutrition in maintaining clinical remission over 12 months
✅ At 12 months, 49% of children in the cyclic all-liquid diet group had relapsed, compared with 76% in the partial enteral nutrition group
✅ The dietary approach was generally well tolerated, with some children experiencing temporary vomiting or diarrhoea at the start of the first cycle

💡 These findings suggest that, in carefully selected paediatric patients who respond to induction therapy, structured dietary approaches may support drug-free remission under specialist supervision.

🔍 Important note: This approach is not suitable for everyone, and further research is needed before it can be widely recommended. Dietary therapy for Crohn’s disease should always be guided by a specialist clinical team.

02/07/2026

The gut microbiome, the community of microorganisms living in the digestive tract, plays an important role in gut health and immune function. Changes in this microbial balance are commonly seen in IBD and are an active area of ongoing research.

Diet is one of the strongest influences on the microbiome, which is why nutritional therapy can be a valuable part of IBD care. While medications target the immune response, nutrition works earlier in the process by supporting the gut environment itself.

When used together, nutritional therapy and medical treatment may offer a more comprehensive approach to managing IBD, always guided by evidence and individual needs.

Learn more about the role of nutrition and the microbiome, and our scientific references on our website. 💚

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