Having dietary limitations and food sensitivities during the holiday season can be difficult to navigate. Many classic holiday foods and drinks contain common allergens, such as wheat, dairy, nuts, and eggs. This dairy-free eggnog is also fully vegan, nut free, and gluten free. With all kinds of seasonal spices,…

Chocolate lovers, this one’s for you! This easy flaxseed pudding recipe comes together so quickly – with only 5 minutes of prep time and 1 hour for the pudding to chill. It is one of my fave healthy and easy recipes. Flaxseed pudding is the perfect snack or dessert…

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms can present themselves at the best and worst of times – it can be SO inconvenient. Symptoms of IBS can be unpredictable and extremely frustrating to experience. Even with good management of IBS, it’s normal to have fluctuations in symptom control. As a digestive health…

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…

We spend a lot of time learning which foods are suitable for a low FODMAP diet and which aren’t, but food is only half the story– the drinks we consume can affect our IBS symptoms just as much. Breaking down which drinks will help, and which may be worsening…

This recipe for low FODMAP roasted red pepper hummus is creamy and delicious! While store-bought hummus usually contains garlic which is high FODMAP, this homemade hummus recipe is made without garlic and onions. It also uses canned chickpeas, which are lower FODMAP than dried chickpeas. Ready within 20 minutes! Yes,…

This creamy kefir salad dressing is a game changer when it comes to building nourishing salads and dinner bowls. Prepared in just 5 minutes, it will quickly become one of your favourite ways to use kefir as an ingredient. As a registered dietitian, I often get asked about foods that…

The low FODMAP diet can be a tricky thing. Not only does it involve a lot of planning and preparation, but it requires cutting out quite a few foods. This is especially true during the elimination phase. This kind of restriction can also lead to disordered…

This quick 5-minute tzatziki recipe combines dairy-free coconut yogurt, diced cucumber and dill, and can be easily made low FODMAP diet friendly by simply substituting the minced garlic for low FODMAP garlic-infused oil. Creamy and satisfying, use this tzatziki as a dip, as a sauce, or in wraps…

If you’re looking for a refreshing low FODMAP drink, you’ve come to the right place. The low FODMAP diet is restrictive, but it doesn’t have to be boring! Many people with IBS find non-water beverages like juice, alcohol, and caffeinated drinks to be triggering to their…