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Decadent Low FODMAP Chocolate Banana Cookies

December 19, 2023

Chocolate lovers, this recipe is for you! These low FODMAP cookies are ooey gooey and decadent. Plus, with only 7 ingredients, they are incredibly easy to make. This recipe makes a small batch of only 8 cookies – perfect for those days when you just want a little something sweet…

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Ozempic and Gastroparesis: Do GLP-1 Inhibitors Cause Delayed Gastric Emptying?

March 25, 2025

It’s no secret that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Saxenda have become increasingly popular for weight loss. While these medications can be highly effective for managing conditions like MASLD, diabetes, and metabolic conditions associated with being in a larger body, they are not without risks. Unfortunately, many individuals…

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Different Types of Constipation: The Importance of Knowing Your Subtype

January 23, 2025

Constipation is a common yet complex issue that can affect your comfort, quality of life, and overall well-being. As a digestive health dietitian (who also struggles with constipation personally), I’ve become a bit of a constipation connoisseur. And trust me, it’s not as simple as just skipping a few days…

Pesticides in Our Food – Does the Dose Really Make the Poison?

December 3, 2024

When you hear the word ‘chemicals’ what do you think of? Danger? Poison? Harm?The word is frequently wielded by social media influencers as a way to instill fear about scientific developments or ‘man-made’ food, medication, and pesticides. So what exactly are ‘chemicals’, and why does a deeper understanding of them…

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Fasting For Gut Health: Helpful or Harmful?

November 18, 2024

Fasting. I’m sure many of you have heard this word before. There are many claims out there about what fasting can do for one’s body. It’s been touted as a way to lose weight, a method to alter your gut microbiota, and even as a means to potentially extend your…

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Seed Oils and Gut Health: What You Need to Know 

September 24, 2024

The nutrition media often tries to pinpoint a villain, thinking it will simplify everything! As a society, we’re constantly on the lookout for a single food or nutrient to blame for every gut issue, the rise in metabolic disorders, heart disease, mental illness – you name it. Spoiler alert: our…

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Has My NAFLD Diagnosis Changed to MASLD? Understanding the Transition

April 26, 2024

Is NAFLD no more? That’s right – In 2023, the name non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) was switched to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) after extensive review from a scientific panel. So what does this change actually mean? I’m a dietitian who works closely with liver disease patients,…

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Low FODMAP Dutch Oven Chicken Pot Pie

March 26, 2024

A low FODMAP chicken pot pie with a hearty mixture of chicken and veggies in a creamy lactose-free sauce – is there anything better? Topped with a layer of buttery gluten-free biscuit mix and baked in the oven. The ultimate comfort meal! This recipe is a low FODMAP version…

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Low FODMAP Panko-Crusted Fish Sandwich (Air Fryer Recipe)

March 5, 2024

Crispy fish between crusty sourdough toast with a delicious homemade dill sauce? Say no more. This low FODMAP air fryer recipe is sure to be a crowd favourite! It’s also so simple to make and comes together in under 30 minutes! I’m an East Coast gal with an affinity…