Ignite Nutrition
Ignite Nutrition
Search Ignite Nutrition Icon

Category: Gut Health & IBS

3 brown gift boxes with red string tied around them. They are sitting on a patterned blanket surrounded by ornaments and gift wrapping bows.

Dietitian Approved 2022 Holiday Gift Guide for Digestive Health

November 28, 2022

With the holiday season fast approaching, you may be wondering what gifts you can give your gut to breeze through the holidays. It can be a challenging time of year if you have GI issues! Or perhaps you have a friend or family member you’re shopping for who has digestive…

Two bowls with fruit and yogurt on a table surrounded by strawberries. The is a spoon on the table and a spoon in one of the yogurt bowls.

3 IBS-Approved Low FODMAP Breakfast Ideas

November 24, 2022

Curious what breakfast foods are OK to eat if you have IBS or are following a low FODMAP diet? As a registered dietitian, here are 3 of my go-to IBS-approved breakfast ideas for people eating a low FODMAP diet. Read on below! Navigating your way through how to manage…

A person sitting on a wooden bench staring out at the sunset over the ocean with a suspension bridge in the distance.

Experiencing an IBS Flare Up? What Helps Right Away

November 7, 2022

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms can present themselves at the best and worst of times – it can be SO inconvenient. Symptoms of IBS can be unpredictable and extremely frustrating to experience. Even with good management of IBS, it’s normal to have fluctuations in symptom control. As a digestive health…

Several snacks including cheese cubes, walnuts, pretzels, chips, and cracker are scattered over a wooden cutting board on top of a wooden table. A glass of liquid sits off to the side.

A List of 15+ Low FODMAP Store-Bought Snacks

October 27, 2022

Following a low FODMAP diet should not mean that you can’t enjoy delicious goodies! While it’s true that many savory snacks and sweet desserts do contain high FODMAP ingredients, there are still a lot of low FODMAP snacks and treats you can enjoy! Below is a list of 15+ delicious…

A person in a beige shawl holding an orange prescription pill bottle in one hand and dumping white pills into their other hand.

Does Rifaximin Treat IBS? Yes, Here’s How.

October 24, 2022

There are many therapies that exist for the management of IBS including diet, supplements, medications, and more. One option gaining more attention in the IBS community is an antibiotic medication called rifaximin. But does rifaximin treat IBS? As a dietitian specializing in irritable bowel syndrome, I always encourage patients to…

Man in green shirt and jeans sitting on a beige couch. He is holding his stomach with his left hand and holding his head with the other hand in deep thought.

Can IBS Cause Weight Gain? Yes and No. Here’s Why.

October 3, 2022

Our gut health dietitians at Ignite Nutrition often get asked about the connection between irritable bowel syndrome and weight – in particular, whether IBS can lead to weight gain. The short answer is yes, IBS and weight gain can be interconnected for some people. However, this topic is much…

tea being poured from a white teapot into a white teacup sitting on a patterned saucer and a bamboo placemat underneath it.

Best Drinks to Help with IBS Symptoms

September 19, 2022

We spend a lot of time learning which foods are suitable for a low FODMAP diet and which aren’t, but food is only half the story– the drinks we consume can affect our IBS symptoms just as much. Breaking down which drinks will help, and which may be worsening…

a white bed with pink coloured roses laid out in a row at the bottom two pillows at the top and a cup of coffee in the middle of the frame

A List of Non-FODMAP IBS Food Triggers

September 5, 2022

Are you struggling with IBS symptom management? Whether you are on the low FODMAP diet or not – there are some IBS triggers that aren’t FODMAPs that are also important for you to consider. As an IBS dietitian I am always looking for ways to help improve quality…

A black plate with sliced pita bread, carrot sticks, cucumber slices, and a bowl of orange colored hummus sitting on a white countertop beside a pale orange and white towel.

20 Minute Low FODMAP Hummus Recipe (No Garlic!)

August 24, 2022

You may be wondering, is eating hummus ok for IBS? This is a question I get surprisingly often as a gut health dietitian. Store-bought hummus (and many recipes) can contain garlic which is a high FODMAP ingredient. This homemade low FODMAP hummus recipe is made without garlic and onion. It…

White and floral china plate with a slice of toast topped with tomato, a sunnyside-up egg, and herbs. A fork rests on the side of the plate

Simplified Low FODMAP: What is the FODMAP Gentle Diet?

August 8, 2022

The low FODMAP diet can be a tricky thing. Not only does it involve a lot of planning and preparation, but it requires cutting out quite a few foods. This is especially true during the elimination phase. This kind of restriction can also lead to disordered…