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. However,…

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 be on…

**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 be quite…

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 it…

**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 go for…

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 course…

Here at Ignite Nutrition, many of our patients describe feeling held back by their digestive symptoms. Some of the most frustrating symptoms for our patients are urgency and diarrhea. As they feel they can’t leave the house or participate in social events due to unpredictable bowel habits. Nutrition for Bile…

**This post was developed and written by Nancy Gammack, RD when she was a dietetic intern and volunteer for Ignite Nutrition. As a registered dietitian I am always on the lookout for a quick and nutritious meal. This next recipe I want to share with you is an easy salmon…

As dietitians, we get questions about “the best diets” – A LOT. Here’s the truth – the best diet is one you can see yourself doing long term. A diet that doesn’t make you want to pull your hair out or secretly stuff your…

**This post was developed and written by Nancy Gammack, RD when she was a dietetic intern and volunteer for Ignite Nutrition. Made with lean ground beef, butternut squash and pre-made rice, these low FODMAP burritos are both quick to make and good for you! A terrific lunch or dinner recipe…