October 3, 2022
Our gut health dietitians at Ignite Nutrition often get asked about the connection between irritable bowel syndrome and weight – in particular, whether IBS can lead to weight gain. The short answer is yes, IBS and weight gain can be interconnected for some people. However, this topic is much…
March 22, 2021
What is an IBS Flare up? If you’re living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), chances are that you’ve experienced your IBS symptoms getting worse. An IBS flare up is where your IBS symptoms get significantly worse from the usual! This can be so frustrating because often times we feel…
March 10, 2021
Dealing with digestive issues can be stressful and at times we might be willing to do anything to feel better. Making changes to your diet is a great place to start AND did you know that practicing yoga can help your gut too? Yoga is a practice for every body…
January 25, 2021
Have you noticed a surge in overnight oat recipes recently? They are the latest trend for quick and easy breakfasts, and for good reason. Overnight oats have significant health benefits that make incorporating this simple breakfast into our daily routine advantageous! Our team of registered dietitians couldn’t be more excited…
January 11, 2021
By now, most of us are aware that fibre plays a big role in how we poop. This is especially true for managing IBS symptoms. However, this doesn’t always translate to us getting enough fibre! Not getting enough fibre may be contributing to our ability to cope with our…
July 27, 2020
Unfortunately living in Calgary means that many months of the year fresh fruits and vegetables are not in season and therefore the price to purchase these foods can be quite expensive! From an economical standpoint it can often be better to buy frozen fruits or vegetables in the off season.
March 10, 2020
Is eating breakfast for dinner OK? I LOVE breakfast. Breakfast in the morning, or breakfast for dinner. Yes, I am one of those people who can always go for breakfast! Who says you have to enjoy pancakes in the morning, right? In fact, these pancakes have become one of my…
August 6, 2019
Nancy here – Ignite’s nutrition student coming in today to share a new recipe I developed – Falafel wraps! I was fortunate enough to travel to Montreal this summer. What a unique city! There is so much to see, do and EAT! As a foodie, I loved how many unique…