Category: Gut Health & IBS

This week on #AskADietitian we covered Vegetarian Sources of Protein on the Low FODMAP Diet. Often times, I have patients call to ask – ‘can I even DO low FODMAP as a vegetarian or vegan?’ or they try to do it on their own, and end up really struggling to…

This sponsored post is brought to you by Danone. They’ve kindly compensated monetarily me to develop this post on how to take care of your gut health this Fall, something you all know I’m super passionate about! Back to school is great for getting the family back into a routine…

Guys. This is not my usual post. Today, I’m sharing with you my interview with Gut Microbiota for Health. I attended their conference in Rome in March, and spoke to a group of dietitians in a plenary session on dietitians and their role as gut health ambassadors. There were over…

The low FODMAP diet, or really any medically necessary diet, can be really isolating. It can make you feel alone, misunderstood, and a giant inconvenience. While you’re busy navigating one of the most restrictive, non-sensical diets out there – you not only have to content with label reading, picking the…

Living with gut symptoms is miserable. They are painful, embarrassing and awkward. It’s not surprising that when people find relief on the low FODMAP diet, they want to stay on it forever. BUT, this is over restrictive, in most cases totally unnecessary and even detrimental to gut health. My name…

Can I just take a second to introduce my AMAZING colleague, Sarah O’Hara, RD? She runs a private practice here in Calgary specializing in prenatal and PCOS nutrition. When she suggested writing a blog post on the microbiome and pregnancy…

Eating low FODMAP is hard – having to avoid onion, garlic, and many favourite fruits and vegetable make our regular go-to recipes kaput until after the reintroduction phase. If you aren’t someone very confident in the kitchen, modifying recipes can seem overwhelming! Luckily, my colleagues have some…

Fermentation has been used as a preservation method for thousands of years. But, the benefits go beyond keeping your food safe to eat. Fermented vegetables and probiotic yogurt are just a few fermented foods that have recently become popular for their gut health benefits. But what exactly is the role…

This week on #AskADietitian live, I cover why you NEED a diagnosis prior to making nutrition changes! The big takeaways: Restrictive diets AREN’T benign. When you restrict (ie. restricting gluten) – it may make it hard to get a real diagnosis. A celiac blood screen should be done prior…

This week on #AskADietitian live, I cover the differences about IBS, celiac, and non-celiac gluten sensitivity – there are IMPORTANT differences, and management varies! Get the facts on the latest research! The big takeaways: What is celiac disease? Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition, wherein your immune system responds to…