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…
April 27, 2020
**This post was developed and written by Nancy Gammack, RD when she was a dietetic intern and volunteer for Ignite Nutrition. Sweet potatoes (a nutritious root veggie!) are a low FODMAP option when the portion is kept small — at 1/2 cup. In this delicious recipe for a low FODMAP…
April 13, 2020
Have you ever been told that your IBS symptoms are all in your head? Do you feel like you have no control over IBS symptoms? Are your IBS symptoms distressing and unpredictable? IBS symptoms can be a challenge to deal with. The thoughts and fears can set off a cycle…
March 30, 2020
In a world full of health “shock-umentaries” and scathing personal health opinions, dietitians and other medical professionals rely on high quality scientific evidence to debunk pseudoscience for the public. But what happens when trusty science can no longer be trusted? As of late, this is happening more often than it…
March 10, 2020
**This post was developed and written by Nancy Gammack, RD when she was a dietetic intern and volunteer for Ignite Nutrition. Is eating breakfast for dinner OK? I LOVE breakfast. Breakfast in the morning, or breakfast for dinner. Yes, I am one of those people who can always go for…
March 2, 2020
Our registered dietitians at Ignite Nutrition specialize in a number of topics. Two of them being gut health and women’s health – and often these two areas actually overlap with our patients! For many women, symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome worsen during menstruation. Which can of course…
February 17, 2020
Disclosure: I received financial compensation from Burnbrae Farms to talk about the omega-3’s and health. While the information conveyed may support clients’ objectives, the opinions expressed are my own and based on current scientific evidence. I do not engage in business with companies whose products or services do not match…
February 10, 2020
Managing IBS symptoms is frustrating! We know because at Ignite Nutrition our team of registered dietitians hear stories every single day of our clients who have tried EVERYTHING and don’t feel any better. IBS symptoms have real impacts on your quality of life. We know how challenging…
January 27, 2020
Finding baked goods that are gluten-free or low FODMAP can be a challenge. Which is why, as an IBS dietitian, I created a gluten free lemon cranberry loaf that is also low FODMAP! Looking for more zesty tangy lemony recipes? Try this lemon quinoa salad which is also…