November 29, 2017
This week (November 27th) on #AskADietitian I talk about my top 5 reasons WHY it might not be in your best interest to hop on this ketogenic, low carb craze, and what we need to consider about gut health. Guys. Are any of you still doing the cabbage soup diet?…
November 23, 2017
In this interview, Registered Dietitian Andrea Hardy interviews Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist Claire Bramham on the gut brain axis, and how hypnotherapy is showing benefits to helping manage the symptoms of IBS. An IBS diagnosis can bring with it stress and anxiety for the…
November 8, 2017
I’ve been procrastinating blogging about this. Mainly because I don’t believe a one-size fits all approach works. I don’t think the research is where we need it to be for me to provide you with the ‘best’ information possible. And there is copious amounts of misinformation out there. There are…
October 25, 2017
Finding credible information about IBS symptoms, the best IBS diet options, and low FODMAP information can be daunting. At Ignite, our team of registered dietitians really think there is no sense in re-inventing the wheel – which is why we’ve decided to do a round up post…
October 23, 2017
This week (November 20th) on #AskADietitian Facebook Live series – talk about some SUPER cool new research on the power of your microbiome to potentially modulate your immune system during a cold or flu – and how you could potentially use nutrition to feel better faster! The research is still…
October 12, 2017
Ok guys. Sorry this has taken SO long! WAY back when, after Natasha and I had attended the Gut Microbiome for Health conference, she and I sat down to talk about up and coming research. Natasha is BRILLIANT and currently doing microbiome research in Kelowna. I’m SO excited to see her…
September 18, 2017
As you may have heard recently, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding the ketogenic (keto) diet and its ability to manage irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). But, does it really work? Today I’m here, as a registered dietitian, to unravel the mystery of the keto diet. I’ll first…
June 19, 2017
Does summer time mean dealing with summer bloat? It’s common. Since we have so little time to truly enjoy nice weather in Canada, we hang up our aprons, spend time on patios, picnicking, barbecuing, and all in all, putting nutrition on the back burner. It’s no wonder my gut clients…
May 17, 2017
Have you ever noticed, you feel better when you exercise? Researchers are just now starting to elucidate the link between exercise and the gut microbiome. I mean – I think we all deep down know, yes, of course it make sense that exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle, and…
May 1, 2017
Do you have a travelling poop plan? You laugh – you maybe feel a bit uncomfortable even saying it – but how many of you struggle with your bowels while on the road? I know I DO. Which is why I was SO excited when Kirsten Oilund agreed to guest…