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 small…

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 the…

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 some…

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 the…

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…

At Ignite, one of the most common complaints we see from our clients is abdominal bloating and distention. Bloating is a feeling of increased pressure in the abdomen. Many people with bloating also experience distention, which is a visible increase in abdominal size or girth. There…

**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 significant health…

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…

**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 I want…

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 extravagant…