Histamine is a food chemical naturally found in many of the things that we eat on a day-to-day basis. It is normal to consume this food chemical. For most people the histamine that we consume goes on to be broken down by an enzyme called diamine oxidase (DAO). This…

Weight stigma is a problem that 61% of Canadians report having experienced. Yet, many people are still unfamiliar with the term or its impacts on health1. So what is weight stigma? The literature defines it as “the social rejection and devaluation that accrues to those who do not…

What exactly is histamine intolerance? In this helpful guide, hear from a registered dietitian about common histamine intolerance symptoms, how histamine intolerance is diagnosed, what foods contain histamine, and how to implement a low histamine diet. Plus, so much more! Food sensitivities are VERY complex. We don’t have…

Let’s have a chit chat about collagen. Like many nutrients before it, collagen is having a MAJOR moment in the health and wellness industry. It seems almost every friend, relative, and celebrity is hopping on the collagen train for various reasons. But, primarily in regards to skin, hair, and…

Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is characterized by inflammation in the lining of the digestive tract. It can occur at any point throughout the GI tract. But, is most often seen in the ileum. (The last section of the…

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the gastrointestinal tract. It includes Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. While IBD is traditionally treated with medications, there is growing interest in the use of dietary interventions to promote remission and gut healing. Today, we’ll be looking at…

Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease in which inflammationand structural damage occurs in the innermost layer of the large bowel. Currently, there isn’t enough evidence to suggest which diet is the best diet for the management of UC. This can bring…

Our Registered Dietitians at Ignite Nutrition specialize in a number of different areas, including gut health and women’s health. For many people, these two areas can overlap. In particular, women who have had a hysterectomy have a…

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the gastrointestinal tract. The rising incidence of IBD has been associated with shifts toward a Westernized diet. It’s also thought that the gut microbiome may also play a role in its development. Because of…

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…