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In this podcast, Ashley and Christa discuss their journey as dietitians specializing in Crohn's and Colitis and the growth of the Crohn's and Colitis Dietitians practice. Christa has a unique intersection of sports nutrition and IBD. 

They share insights on the importance of nutrition for athletes with IBD, the challenges they face, and the transformative impact of tailored nutrition strategies. 

Christa also shares her experience training at the International Olympic Committee and highlights a successful case study of an ultra-endurance athlete with Crohn's disease.

Christa Smith, RD, LD, CSSD, MCN, CPT  is a board certified sports dietitian and also a GI health expert. Christa is back and is currently accepting patients at The Crohn's and Colitis Dietitians practice!

Takeaways-

- We have the experience of being IBD patients and practitioners in IBD.
- Time spent with patients allows for deeper understanding and care.
- Rest is as crucial as training for athletes, especially those with IBD.
- Nutrition strategies can significantly improve performance and well-being for IBD athletes.
- Collaboration among healthcare providers enhances patient care.
- Understanding the unique needs of athletes with IBD is essential.

Chapters
00:00- Introduction and Background
03:08- The Journey of Growth and Team Dynamics
05:49- The Intersection of Sports and IBD Nutrition
09:03- Training at the International Olympic Committee
12:06- Case Study: Nutrition Strategies for IBD Athletes
22:04- Conclusion and Call to Action

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We love helping provide quality content on IBD nutrition and making it more accessible to all through our podcast, instagram and youtube channel. Creating the resources we provide comes at a significant cost to us. We dream of a day where we can provide even more free education, guidance and support to those with IBD like us.

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Ashley