One of the biggest struggles with IBD is getting enough protein without digestive backlash. Here’s a simple structure that works for many athletes: Base Structure: • 3 main meals • 1–2 easy snacks • Protein in every meal Examples of generally safer options: • Eggs • Salmon • Chicken • Tuna • Greek yogurt • Protein shakes (low ingredient) Keep fiber moderate. Keep ingredients simple. Avoid stacking multiple “risky” foods in one meal. You don’t need a complex diet, you need consistency and digestibility. What protein source has been safest for you lately?

Food is one of the hardest parts of training and even just living with IBD. You want enough calories to perform and enough protein to recover, but not foods that set you back. This section is where we keep it practical. We’ll talk about: • How much what we eat affects our bodies • Supplementation • What foods are safe and what foods to avoid • Ideas to stay healthy and keep eating even on days when it is hard • What has actually worked for us No extreme diets. No fear-based food rules. Just structured, sustainable approaches. If you’ve found a meal that consistently works for you or have any good tips that have helped you, share them below.