**This post was developed and written by Nancy Gammack, RD when she was a dietetic intern and volunteer for Ignite Nutrition. Typically, when you think of beans, or lentils you think of savoury salads, or chilli.  Adding them to cookies or brownies might not be the first thing…

There is no doubt that gluten, wheat, and carbs as a whole have been getting a bad reputation in the media. For those with celiac disease, it is medically necessary to avoid gluten. However, many individuals that avoid gluten for reasons other than celiac disease fall into different categories.

As a dietitian, staying on top of the latest food and diet trends can feel like a whole job in itself – from celery juice for IBS to ACV for bloating – the list never ends! There are constantly new and increasingly bizarre diets, cleanses, and detox…

In a recent summary report from The Lancet, a group of global researchers have put forward a new diet they are calling the ‘planetary health diet.’ While the report is rather lengthy, the concepts are fairly clear. But, would require some serious behaviour change…

At Ignite, we work with a wide range of digestive disorders. With abdominal bloating and distention being one of the most common amongst our clients. For some people, bloating happens without other noticeable symptoms. While others experience bowel changes, excessive gas production, and/or pain in the abdomen. But…

**This post was developed and written by Nancy Gammack, RD when she was a dietetic intern and volunteer for Ignite Nutrition. I often find that people either love potlucks or hate them. Either you know the perfect dish to bring, or you spend hours worrying about what is…

We work with many women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and all too often we hear the same story about their diagnosis. They are told they have PCOS and then left with the advice to just ‘lose weight and eat healthy’. But most women with PCOS have already tried…

**This post was developed and written by Nancy Gammack, RD when she was a dietetic intern and volunteer for Ignite Nutrition. It wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be to make a low FODMAP soup. Many of the ingredients found in recipes or store-bought soups…

**This post was developed and written by Nancy Gammack, RD when she was a dietetic intern and volunteer for Ignite Nutrition. It is finally that time of the year when we get to dust off the old BBQ and put out the patio chairs! Summer has arrived and…