Category: Gut Health & IBS

Feeling stuck? Chronic constipation affects 25 to 30% of all Canadians, however, only a small proportion actually seek medical care. At Ignite Nutrition, our dietitians are experts in digestive disorders and gut health. We often see that there is a lot of misinformation about chronic constipation, so let’s clear it…

At Ignite Nutrition we specialize not only in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), but we also work with clients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and other gut disorders. If you’re wondering what the difference is between IBS and IBD, or if you have IBD and are trying to…

Getting started on the low FODMAP diet? It can feel overwhelming. I know when I first looked at those lists over 8 years ago – I laughed and said ‘ there’s no way in hell I’m following this crazy low FODMAP diet’. (I WAS a dietitian at the time, my…

When we talk about digestive health, we often hear about inflammation. There’s no doubt that this word has become a popular one in health care in recent years. As a gut health dietitian at Ignite Nutrition, I am particularly interested in how inflammation affects our digestion and how…

Functional gut disorders are multifaceted and therefore require diverse management strategies. Although identifying food triggers is an important part of symptom improvement, there are also other areas of health and lifestyle to consider when it comes to maintaining a healthy gut. At Ignite Nutrition, we prioritize…

When you start the low FODMAP diet, reading the ingredient lists of protein powders can feel tedious. Today, we tell you how you can pick a low FODMAP protein powder with ease plus share a few of our favourites. Whey Protein Powder When patients think about the low FODMAP…

When it comes to the elimination phase of the low FODMAP diet, soy is listed on many “avoid” lists. But is soy always a no-go for those eliminating FODMAPs for their IBS? The short answer: it depends! Soybeans are high in fermentable carbohydrates called oligosaccharides – mainly galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) as…

What does it mean to have a healthy gut in irritable bowel syndrome? So many of our patients have struggled for years to feel healthy and come to us to get a healthier gut and end those digestive woes. At Ignite Nutrition, we have developed a system called the…

It’s nearly impossible to find a low FODMAP stir-fry sauce at the store. Which can be really frustrating, since many times, stir-fry is on the weekly repertoire of simple recipes families make and love. Luckily, we have you covered with this SUPER simple less than 30 minute stir fry recipe.

Walk into any grocery store, pharmacy, or even gas station and you are sure to see gluten-free messaging on the products within. The boom in gluten-free eating has emerged from both trendy food marketing and medical necessity. We have learned a lot about the effects of gluten in the past…