Our colleague Andrea D’Ambrosio has this amazing post on 5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Prioritizing Nutrition, we thought it was perfect timing with it being a new year so we decided to guest feature it on our blog! This time of year, people often prioritize healthy…

**This post was developed and written by Nancy Gammack, RD when she was a dietetic intern and volunteer for Ignite Nutrition. I assumed meringues were a fancy dessert I would only enjoy at bakeries. I thought that they must have a complex recipe in order to create such a decadent…

**This post was developed and written by Nancy Gammack, RD when she was a dietetic intern and volunteer for Ignite Nutrition. As an IBS dietitian I am constantly trying to help my patients find meals that fit with the low FODMAP diet. Garlic is a high FODMAP ingredient in…

Have you heard of a ‘weight neutral’ approach? At Ignite, we practice within a weight inclusive paradigm, often referred to as a weight neutral approach. You may have heard of ‘Health at Every Size’ – this informs some of our principles in weight neutral counselling. In this post, we will…

**This post was developed and written by Nancy Gammack, RD when she was a dietetic intern and volunteer for Ignite Nutrition. I am excited to share this healthy and homemade pumpkin cream cheese muffin recipe with you! Did I mention that they are also low FODMAP and gluten free?…

In March this year, I had the opportunity to go to Madrid, Spain to attend Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit 2020! Every year, top researchers, science writers, and health providers get together for this incredible conference. To stay up-to-date on the latest research on the gut microbiota. I’ve shared…

Disclosure: I received financial compensation from Burnbrae Farms to talk about the omega-3’s and health. While the information conveyed may support clients’ objectives, the opinions expressed are my own and based on current scientific evidence. I do not engage in business with companies whose products or services do not match…

Finding baked goods that are gluten-free or low FODMAP can be a challenge. Which is why, as an IBS dietitian, I created a gluten free lemon cranberry loaf that is also low FODMAP! Looking for more zesty tangy lemony recipes? Try this lemon quinoa salad which is also…

Cannabis use for IBS symptoms is on the rise. In Canada cannabis is legal, which makes it easy to access. This often leads to self-medication. But what does the evidence say about cannabis for irritable bowel syndrome, specifically? Today we will be talking about the use of cannabis for…

If you have ever felt like there was a raging fire burning in your chest, you may have experienced heartburn. It’s NOT a pleasant feeling. For many people this occurs regularly, disrupting their lives and leaving them very uncomfortable. People who experience chronic and recurrent heartburn and/or reflux have something…