Chronic digestive issues are common among people of all ages. According to a recent survey by the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, as many as 30% of general U.S. consumers have had chronic, ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) or digestive problems.

An ulcerative colitis patient himself, Seattle chef Joel Gamoran partnered with The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation to help answer a popular question for anyone with digestive issues: what can I eat?

Gamoran helped the foundation launch Gut-Friendly Recipes — a free new online recipe finder tool with more than 500 easy recipes across all meal categories for gut-friendly and nutritious meals.

Summer Salad recipe

INGREDIENTS:

-4 tomatoes, cut into wedges
-1 cucumber, peeled and sliced into half moons
-1 avocado, pitted, peeled and cubed
-¼ red onion, thinly sliced
-¼ cup chopped fresh basil
-2 tablespoons olive oil
-Juice of one lemon
-Salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine the tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, red onion, and basil in a large bowl.
2. Drizzle with oil and squeeze fresh lemon juice over top. Season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
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