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A white plate sitting on a wooden surface. On the plate there is french fries topped with Banh Mi ingredients including seasoned ground pork, cucumber, carrots, green onion, and spicy mayonnaise.

Low FODMAP Banh Mi Inspired Fries

April 24, 2023

If you’re a fan of banh mi, you’ll love these low FODMAP french fries! Inspired by the classic Vietnamese banh mi sandwich, this recipe features pickled veggies, seasoned pork, cilantro, and spicy mayo. My mouth is watering just looking at it! Plus, they’re ready in just 30 minutes – the…

bowl of potato salad sitting on a cutting board with a fork beside it

Good for Your Gut Low FODMAP Potato Salad

April 26, 2022

This is a favourite healthy prebiotic potato salad recipe of mine. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a cold potato salad? What are probiotics? You might be familiar with probiotics. The gut-supportive bacteria that live in your digestive tract and keep you healthy. But what are prebiotics?…

Coconut bowl filled with fruit and flowers

Low FODMAP Sunshine Breakfast Bowl

January 29, 2022

Starting your day with a little bit of citrus and coconut is the perfect way to brighten your morning! Often it is seen that following a Low FODMAP diet requires elimination of foods you love. But I’m here to tell you that – portion size is everything! You don’t need…

Glass measuring cup full of oats with some fresh strawberries and a green checked dish towel next to the measuring cup. the background is white subway tile.

The Best Peanut Butter and Jelly Oatmeal

January 18, 2022

The Low FODMAP diet can sometimes be challenging when it comes to fast and easy delicious breakfast recipes. But with this 10-minute peanut butter and jelly oatmeal recipe your taste buds will be happy and your gut will be too! Plus, as a registered dietitian I am always talking…

Open face egg omelette sandwich with tomatoes

Open Faced Omelette Sandwich (Low FODMAP)

December 21, 2021

Think you need to eliminate bread while on the Low FODMAP diet? This is a common FODMAP misconception that I hear a lot in my practice as a registered dietitian! There are many low FODMAP substitutions for common breakfast items. This particular recipe is my favourite choice for when…

Pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant? Here are the top 10 nutrients for a health pregnancy. For more support work with one of our registered dietitians at Ignite Nutrition in Calgary, Alberta

Top 10 Nutrients for a Healthy Pregnancy

May 24, 2021

Whether you’ve just found out you’re pregnant or are planning on getting pregnant soon, it’s never too early to start thinking about your nutrition. Research now shows that your nutrition while pregnant not only affects your child throughout their lifetime, but it may actually affect your future grandchildren as well.

Andrea D’Ambrosio with Dietetics Directions guest blogs about the 5 Pitfalls to avoid when prioritizing nutrition.

Prioritizing Nutrition and 5 Pitfalls to Avoid

March 8, 2021

Our colleague Andrea D’Ambrosio has this amazing post on 5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Prioritizing Nutrition, we thought it was perfect timing with it being a new year so we decided to guest feature it on our blog! This time of year, people often prioritize healthy…

mason jar filled with a creamy looking oatmeal. There is cinnamon sprinkled on top and two pieces of cinnamon dunked inside. The background is a dark blue tea cloth on top of a wooden surface.

Simple Cinnamon Raisin Overnight Oats

January 25, 2021

**This post was developed and written by Nancy Gammack, RD when she was a dietetic intern and volunteer for Ignite Nutrition. Have you noticed a surge in overnight oat recipes recently? They are the latest trend for quick and easy breakfasts, and for good reason. Overnight oats have significant health…

weight neutral approach to nutrition counselling at Ignite Nutrition - Canadian registered dietitians

A Weight Neutral Approach to Nutrition Counselling

December 13, 2020

Have you heard of a ‘weight neutral’ approach? At Ignite, we practice within a weight inclusive paradigm, often referred to as a weight neutral approach. You may have heard of ‘Health at Every Size’ – this informs some of our principles in weight neutral counselling. In this post, we will…

How to manage picky eaters - tips from our top paediatric Calgary dietitian

Top Dietitian Tips for Picky Eaters

June 8, 2020

Do you have a picky eater at home? Picky eating for parents can be one of the most challenging and frustrating times. Parents tell me having a picky eater takes the joy out of family meals and the joy out of cooking. I have a lot of parents tell me…