December 7, 2020
**This post was developed and written by Nancy Gammack, RD when she was a dietetic intern and volunteer for Ignite Nutrition. Would you believe me if I said you can cook a meal in less than 5 minutes? As a registered dietitian who gets asked about meal planning I want…
November 23, 2020
Struggling with constipation? This dietitian-designed constipation smoothie is a good source of fiber, and can help with constipation in both kids and adults (and quickly!) It blends blackberries, kiwi, and avocado, with probiotic yogurt, milk and ground flax seeds. Nourishing, relieving, and ready in 10 minutes! Not only is…
October 5, 2020
As a registered dietitian I am excited to share this simple vegan baba ganoush eggplant dip with you! Did I mention that it is also low FODMAP? Before I knew how easy homemade dips were, I was always so impressed at potlucks. I thought I was eating these extravagant…
September 8, 2020
**This post was developed and written by Nancy Gammack, RD when she was a dietetic intern and volunteer for Ignite Nutrition. I am excited to share this healthy and homemade pumpkin cream cheese muffin recipe with you! Did I mention that they are also low FODMAP and gluten free?…
August 31, 2020
The human bowel is a complex place in which there are many important structural elements including sphincters, valves, smooth muscles and mucosa (to name a few). Moral of the story – the digestive tract isn’t a basic food tube. There are lumps, bumps, and divots that are completely normal. However,…
August 4, 2020
Last updated: 12, April 2021 The term ‘liver disease’ encompasses many different conditions including hepatitis, liver cancer, fatty liver disease and genetic conditions like hemochromatosis. Hopefully you’re still with me! Don’t worry, today we’ll only be reviewing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). A liver condition that appears to be on…
July 27, 2020
**This post was developed and written by Nancy Gammack, RD when was a dietetic intern and volunteer for Ignite Nutrition. Unfortunately living in Calgary means that many months of the year fresh fruits and vegetables are not in season and therefore the price to purchase these foods can be quite…
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…
May 13, 2020
In March this year, I had the opportunity to go to Madrid, Spain to attend Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit 2020! Every year, top researchers, science writers, and health providers get together for this incredible conference. To stay up-to-date on the latest research on the gut microbiota. I’ve shared…
May 11, 2020
Chronic constipation affects 15-30% of Canadians with the majority being children and the elderly. Only a small portion of parents actually seek medical support for their kids. At Ignite Nutrition our Pediatric Dietitian is an expert in digestive disorders and pediatric nutrition. It is common to find a lot of…