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Is fiber ok in a Crohn's or Colitis flare? The answer might surprise you.

💙There is actually no reputable organization or IBD consensus study/guidelines that suggests restricting fiber in IBD as a blanket approach... in fact it's the opposite!

💙Fiber IS important to help support butyrate production (and inflammation reduction). However, it can trigger symptoms... which is why we want to get more specific with the TYPES of fibers we use and HOW we use them.

💙As dietitians who personally live with IBD and have spent over 15 years working with the Crohn's and Colitis community, we're breaking down the real science behind fiber, your gut microbiome, and why long-term restriction might actually be keeping you stuck.

🔥 What happens in your gut without enough fiber
When your helpful gut bacteria don't have an adequate fuel source, they produce less butyrate — the compound that helps lower inflammation. Less butyrate means a higher chance of inflammation and active disease activity.

🦠 How low fiber affects your gut's protective lining
Without enough fiber, your helpful bacteria can't grow — and some may actually begin consuming your gut's protective mucus lining as a food source. This exposes the inner gut lining and can create an environment where flares are more likely to happen.

😔 Why you might feel stuck on a limited diet
Sound familiar? "Everything is a trigger for me - I've been stuck on 5 safe foods and feel like I and can't add anything back." This is one of the most common things we hear — and can often be a sign that the gut microbiome is struggling from lack of fiber and diversity.

🌿 Why adding fiber back — slowly — is often the answer
Ironically, the very thing people are avoiding is often what the gut needs most. We walk you through the "low and slow" approach to rebuilding fiber tolerance and why diversity in the diet is so critical for long-term gut health.

💙 How Back to Balance Plus can help bridge the gap
For those who struggle with fiber due to symptoms and complications unique to IBD - this is exactly why I created B2B-  specifically designed to support your gut microbiome without the typical challenges that come with adding fiber back in.

You don't have to stay stuck on five safe foods forever. There is a path forward — and it starts with understanding what your gut actually needs.

📌 If this helped you, please like, subscribe, and share — someone in the IBD community needs to hear this today!

🔗 Resources mentioned:
👉 Back to Balance Plus: gutlove.us/products/back-to-balance
👉 Work with our team: crohnsandcolitisdietitians.com
👉 How to Reduce Symptoms with Fiber: https://crohns-and-colitis-dietitians.thrivecart.com/reduce-symptoms-ebook/

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