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Should you stay in a low FODMAP diet forever? a tale of prebiotics and probiotics
Some of the foods you need to stop eating for a period of time on the Low FODMAP Diet are called prebiotics.

Cristina Montoya, RD
3 min read


Low FODMAP diet, Sjögren’s Disease and Fibromyalgia: Is there a connection?
Let's review the connection between a Low FODMAP diet, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Sjögren's Syndrome.

Cristina Montoya, RD
5 min read


Plant-based diets: What is your trend?
This week’s On Trend series focuses on defining plant-based diets to see if they help or hinder your anti-inflammatory goals.

Cristina Montoya, RD
4 min read


On Trend: The Autoimmune Protocol Diet - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
The Autoimmune Protocol Diet is often referred as the Paleo Diet, but even more restrictive. Is the AIP diet right for you?

Cristina Montoya, RD
5 min read


3 Strategies to Help Men Living with Arthritis Thrive
June is Men's Health Month in the U.S, so think about these strategies to help the men in your life to cope with arthritis:

Cristina Montoya, RD
3 min read


Just be a Man: How Arthritis Can Affect the Physical & Mental Health of Men
Arthritis occurs in more women than men, it is important to bring awareness to the different obstacles men with arthritis face.

Cristina Montoya, RD
4 min read


Should You Take Immune Boosters if You Are Immunocompromised?
We get bombarded with ads telling us how to boost our immune systems with this food or that supplement. Do these immune boosters work?

Cristina Montoya, RD
6 min read


Surviving the COVID-19 Pandemic: Improving Bone and Muscle Strength in People with Arthritis
Daily activities are hard to do when in a flare-up. Learn a few tips to improve your muscle and bone strength if living with arthritis!

Cristina Montoya, RD
6 min read


COVID-19 Prep 101: How People with Arthritis Should Store Fruits and Vegetables
As we limit the visits to the grocery stores, knowing how to store fruits and vegetables, can go a long way!

Cristina Montoya, RD
5 min read


5 Anti-Inflammatory Staples You Need in Your Pantry
Are you looking to stock your pantry with must-have staples to will help you keep your inflammation levels under control?

Cristina Montoya, RD
3 min read


What Immunocompromised People Need to Know About Food Safety Amid COVID-19 and Beyond
A whirlwind of social media posts has created confusion about how to properly handle and prepare food. I am here to clarify it for you.

Cristina Montoya, RD
5 min read


9 Self-care Tips in the Time of Covid-19 from a Spoonie Dietitian
Our mental health is vital in keeping our stress and autoimmune conditions under control. My top self-care tips to cope with COVID-19

Cristina Montoya, RD
3 min read


Stop the guilt trip! Breast is not always best when living with inflammatory arthritis
Breast is best, is it? navigating the barriers, challenges, and opportunities related to formula-feeding when living with arthritis

Cristina Montoya, RD
5 min read


5 Kitchen Gift Ideas for People Living with Arthritis and Chronic Pain
As the RA attacks my fingers, the deformities has forced me to look for alternative gadgets to enjoy cooking and tweaking recipes.

Cristina Montoya, RD
3 min read


Do Not Ignore Nutrition in Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases!
Navigating the past, present and future of the role of nutrition in the management of Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases

Cristina Montoya, RD
6 min read
Get the Arthritis Dietitian's Guide to Anti-inflammatory Eating with Arthritis

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