March 11, 2019
Hello! March is Nutrition Month – and the theme this year is to unlock the potential of food. What I LOVE about this theme is that it looks at food from all aspects. From micronutrients all the way up to the food system as a whole! When I was in…
February 25, 2019
Hello all! This isn’t a typical blog post. But I wanted to share someplace our clients, patients, and followers could EASILY access my TEDx talk. For those of you who don’t know, in October 2018, I was invited to give a TEDx talk at…
February 18, 2019
In a recent summary report from The Lancet, a group of global researchers have put forward a new diet they are calling the ‘planetary health diet.’ While the report is rather lengthy, the concepts are fairly clear. But, would require some serious behaviour change for our…
October 24, 2018
To me, the perfect snack is salty and sweet. I LOVE energy balls – especially in the summer when I’m busy, and need something quick I can eat on the golf course! We made these energy balls for the Husky Wellness Fair 2018. I love this recipe because: the energy…
October 9, 2018
**This post was developed and written by Nancy Gammack, RD when she was a dietetic intern and volunteer for Ignite Nutrition. It wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be to make a low FODMAP soup. Many of the ingredients found in recipes or store-bought soups are high…
September 4, 2018
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…
May 7, 2018
**This post was developed and written by Nancy Gammack, RD when she was a dietetic intern and volunteer for Ignite. As a registered dietitian, I am excited to share with you a homemade granola recipe. Made for a special someone found within your gut! Let me explain… What…
February 26, 2018
**This post was developed and written by Nancy Gammack, RD when she was a dietetic intern and volunteer for Ignite Nutrition. I want to share a secret with you. Have you ever purchased Raincoast Crisps from the store? The crackers that are thin and have a light crunch. They contain…
February 8, 2018
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…
January 22, 2018
I was lucky enough to receive the “Oh She Glows Everyday” cookbook, by Angela Liddon, for Christmas this year. Like the registered dietitian that I am, my friend must have known I had been eyeing this cookbook in stores already. I couldn’t wait to get into the kitchen and pick…