**This post was developed and written by Nancy Gammack, RD when she was a dietetic intern and volunteer for Ignite Nutrition. 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…

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…

**This post was developed and written by Nancy Gammack, RD when she was a dietetic intern and volunteer for Ignite Nutrition. Would you believe me if I said you can cook a meal in less than 5 minutes? As a registered dietitian who gets asked about meal planning…

As a registered dietitian I am excited to share this simple vegan baba ganoush eggplant dip with you! Did I mention that it is also low FODMAP? Before I knew how easy homemade dips were, I was always so impressed at potlucks. I thought I was eating these…

The human bowel is a complex place in which there are many important structural elements including sphincters, valves, smooth muscles and mucosa (to name a few). Moral of the story – the digestive tract isn’t a basic food tube. There are lumps, bumps, and divots that are completely normal.

Last updated: 12, April 2021 The term ‘liver disease’ encompasses many different conditions including hepatitis, liver cancer, fatty liver disease and genetic conditions like hemochromatosis. Hopefully you’re still with me! Don’t worry, today we’ll only be reviewing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). A liver condition that appears to…

**This post was developed and written by Nancy Gammack, RD when was a dietetic intern and volunteer for Ignite Nutrition. 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…

In a world full of health “shock-umentaries” and scathing personal health opinions, dietitians and other medical professionals rely on high quality scientific evidence to debunk pseudoscience for the public. But what happens when trusty science can no longer be trusted? As of late, this is happening more often than…

**This post was developed and written by Nancy Gammack, RD when she was a dietetic intern and volunteer for Ignite Nutrition. 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…

Our registered dietitians at Ignite Nutrition specialize in a number of topics. Two of them being gut health and women’s health – and often these two areas actually overlap with our patients! For many women, symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome worsen during menstruation. Which can of…