Welcome to Arthritis Dietitian Digest INSTAGRAM LINKEDIN YOUTUBE CHANNEL BLOG Hello Reader, Hope you aren't buried in snow. I haven't seen this much snow in the GTA (Ontario) since I immigrated to Canada 18 years ago ❄️❄️❄️. I often crave "comfort foods" during winter and flare ups, which means indulging in sugary and fatty snacks, especially from a Colombian store. That what was part of my conversation with Andrea Hardy, RD, earlier this month about constipation, especially when you have an...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader! Thank you for participating in today's webinar on histamine intolerance and the low-histamine diet. As promised, here's a summary of today's session. Summary The session aimed to educate on the factors that make an individual susceptible to histamine intolerance and the strategies to manage it. I discussed the diagnosis and treatment of histamine intolerance, emphasizing that the diagnosis is primarily through clinical exclusion due to the limitations of objective and diagnostic...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Gut Instincts for Sjogren's: A Summit for Hope and Healing Beyond Symptoms Dear Arthritis Dietitian Community, If you're struggling with fatigue, pain, dryness, or digestive issues due to Sjogren's, you're not alone. Millions of people are facing similar challenges. But what if we told you that improving your gut health could be a key to feeling better? Join us for the 3rd Annual Virtual Sjogren's Summit: Gut Instincts for Sjogren's: A Summit for Hope and Healing Beyond Symptoms on July...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Day 3: Nourishing Your Gut + High fibre Recipe Ideas (and a history lesson 😊) Hello Reader, In 1909, the article "Diet in Rheumatoid Arthritis" described dietary instructions to manage RA during and after an arthritis attack. According to Dr. R. Llewellyn Jones, patients with RA often presented with gastrointestinal disturbances. It was believed that diet could modify the gut flora that was poisoning the body and causing pain. Drinking milk for the first 24 hours of the acute phase was the...
10 months ago • 1 min read
Day 2: Gut-friendly fibre foods Hello my fellow Reader, I took some time off to enjoy a wonderful trip with my family in the historic city of Ottawa, Ontario. We relished plenty of delicious food with my husband's Pakistani family. My husband's cousins even prepared gluten-free and plant-based options for me, as I can't tolerate the spiciness of their traditional dishes. Cristina with her son at a historical site in Ottawa One of my top concerns while traveling is managing my digestive health...
10 months ago • 1 min read
3rd Annual Virtual Sjogren's Summit Hosts: Dr. Wada and Cristina Montoya RD Hello everyone! It's been a while since our last webinar on Digestive Enzymes. My mom is back in Colombia, and it's time to reconnect with my community. I have two wonderful news to share: First, my Sjogren's Gut Event in July has expanded as I have joined forces with the amazing Dr. Wada, an immunologist and person living with Sjogren's. The virtual event will run for two days on July 20 and 21, 2024, and it's free...
10 months ago • 1 min read
Eating Well with Sjögren's and RA Newsletter by Cristina Montoya RD Hello Reader, Happy belated Mother's Day! Don't we all deserve to be celebrated and honoured every single day? 🌺 Sadly, my mother is returning to Colombia after being in Canada for six months. She has been a beacon of hope despite the loss of my dad. I'd love to spend more time with my mom this week and need to postpone the webinar on Managing Constipation in Sjogren's to June 15, 2024. If you are already subscribed or...
11 months ago • 1 min read
Eating Well with Sjögren's and RA Newsletter by Cristina Montoya RD Hello Reader, Welcome to April, a month where we raise awareness about Sjogren's Disease, IBS, and Oral Health. In this Newsletter The Sjogren's, Fibromyalgia and IBS connection Register for the New 5-Day Kitchen Cleanout Challenge Anti-inflammatory HibiscusTea The Sjögren's, Fibromyalgia and IBS Connection Four years ago, I wrote a blog post about the connection between Sjogren's and Gut Health. My intention was to start a...
12 months ago • 1 min read
Showtime Fact vs. Fiction: Digestive Enzymes for Sjögren's Hey Reader! This is a reminder that the webinar starts in less than an hour: Fact vs. Fiction: Digestive Enzymes for Sjogren's Saturday, March 2 · 11:00am – 12:00pm The virtual doors will open at 10:45 a.m. so we can start the webinar promptly at 11 a.m. Time zone: America/Toronto Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/pds-fqqz-kke Or dial: (CA) +1 587-687-6085 PIN: 162 956 451# By the end of the...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
