Cultivate Nutrition Consulting

10/28/2025

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1297236832447436&set=a.634676208703505&type=3

Here's a list of food resources in the Boston area. https://trib.al/3cYvtjC

09/16/2025

To me, this study is so important.
It shows that functional microbiome testing (but remember that not all companies are created equal-the technology they use and the markers that they report are key) has a place in medical nutrition therapy, especially for IBD.

"What is already known?

The 4-SURE (4 Strategies to Sulfide Reduction) diet induced clinical and endoscopic response in an open-label trial in active ulcerative colitis (UC). The proposed mechanism was modulation of microbial fermentation and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) production, but these effects have not been fully characterized.

What is new here?

This study provides the first functional evidence that the 4-SURE diet alters H2S-producing taxa and microbial sulfur metabolism and lowers protein fermentation and ex vivo f***l H2S, confirming diet-induced modulation of key pathogenic pathways of interest.

How can this study help patient care?

Diet is a viable adjunct therapy for UC. These findings support biomarker-driven frameworks for evaluating mechanistic efficacy of therapeutic diets in future UC trials."

AbstractBackground. As a dietary approach to reducing inflammation in ulcerative colitis, the 4-SURE (4 Strategies to Sulfide Reduction) diet was designed

06/27/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15YYM7NApi/?mibextid=wwXIfr

06/20/2025

Gut bacteria is fascinating! https://www.sciencealert.com/stomach-ulcer-bacteria-could-be-a-surprise-ally-against-alzheimers?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLCNfVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHqA1F-9Wmbe4rGl13OAbGPRJjOQVUZHTgKG0OXeLf2D9YxVyQXjQ87WPgAkj_aem_9K40KMOslMyhH_vpBqkKoA

Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia.

05/12/2025

As many of you know I have been searching for a health psychologist to join our practice, but they are unicorns and hard to find. I spoke with a practice owner today and they are offering an amazing group that I think many of my clients could benefit from. Starts May 20th!
"This 12-week, virtual group is designed for adults (18+) living with chronic health conditions related to dysautonomia. Led by Dr. Maria Chi — a licensed therapist at the Boston Center for Health Psychology and Biofeedback, with advanced training and extensive experience in health psychology and psychophysiological self-regulation — the group provides a supportive, skill-based space to help you better understand and manage your symptoms — and live more fully in your body and your life."
https://www.bostonhealthpsychology.com/group-therapy-chronic-health-issues?fbclid=IwY2xjawKOzhpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFDRFk0eDU0WmlRMm5HdDZKAR6pVacFpTsJenFpHc9s23YWdWVZSS1eRZKiarlaIrfPqBqPo_yT24BRLOo2Ag_aem_Yp6PuuiGMH6lS7j9FuiJ9w

Join a virtual 12-week therapy group for adults with dysautonomia and chronic health conditions. Learn evidence-based mind-body skills to support nervous system regulation and improve daily life.

03/09/2025

I started a team for the Take Steps Walk! for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.
Friend's, Family or patient's are able to join our group! Hope to see you there

I'm participating in Take Steps, the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's largest, most impactful fundraising campaign. Funds raised through Take Steps help create a new future for people living with IBD — and their families. Please support my efforts by donating today. Thank you for helping me reach my...

02/27/2025

https://www.healthcentral.com/condition/inflammatory-bowel-disease/is-precision-nutrition-the-future-of-ibd-management

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation has launched a 5 year research agenda which will include precision nutrition. It’s such an exciting time to be in this field.

For people living with inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, a tailored diet may lead to fewer flares, according to a large new research initiative funded by the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation.

02/14/2025

Patient's and Caregivers of patients with IBD, this event is for you!
An amazing day full of learning and connection.
And if you join and we've never met in person, please say hi!

April 5th 9:30-1:30p
Needham Sheraton

Our MyIBD Learning Patient & Caregiver Education Conferences bring you the very latest inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) research, treatments, and therapies to share resources and improve your quality of life, at any stage of your IBD journey.

01/14/2025

THE one and only Melinda Dennis, is providing an online course called "Advanced Skills for Mastering Gluten-Free Living"

Join her for this 8 week course!

Mastering the Gluten-Free Diet Online Course

11/30/2024

Help support the Medical Nutrition Therapy Act will allow covered visits with a registered dietitian for patients with Medicare/Medicaid. Did you know that the FIRST LINE treatment for celiac disease, irritable bowel disease, gastroparesis, etc is MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY and Medicare does not, currently cover visits with a dietitian!

11/13/2024

I am so excited to see education about the importance of screening for thiamine deficiency!

08/23/2024

With the start of the school year looming, I thought, "what can I do to help my clients?".

I help patients meal plan all the time, but we need to feed ourselves every week and most patients don't have the luxury of meeting with me weekly to do this.

So, I will be sharing a few recipes each week (by Friday so people can shop and prep over the weekend) to inspire people.

As a remember this is not medical advice and not all recipes will work for everyone's individual dietary needs :)

1. Sheet Pan Fajita Bowls:
https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/274851/sheet-pan-chicken-fajita-bowls/
Quick tips: line your sheet pan with parchment paper to make clean up a breeze
To make low FODMAP: Use Gourmend Taco seasoning, limit peppers to 1/2 cup serving, replace onion with scallion, add Fody Food Co. salsa

2. Caprese Chicken Foil Packets
https://www.cookincanuck.com/caprese-chicken-foil-packets/
(I add a balsamic glaze and serve with zucchini noodles-purchased already spiralized)

3. Tofu & Eggplant Thai Green Curry
https://oldwayspt.org/recipes/thai-green-curry-eggplant-and-tofu
(I purchase already made green curry paste and use dried thai basil)

To make Green Curry Paste: Toast cumin seeds and coriander seeds in a small skillet for 1-2 minutes, just until warm (be careful not to burn). Place the cumin and coriander seeds, basil, cilantro, chili peppers, lemon grass, onion, ginger, garlic, and lemon rind into a large mortar. Pound the ingred...