March 28, 2019
There is no doubt that gluten, wheat, and carbs as a whole have been getting a bad reputation in the media. For those with celiac disease, it is medically necessary to avoid gluten. However, many individuals that avoid gluten for reasons other than celiac disease fall into different categories. Either…
March 22, 2019
In the first episode of ‘Microbiota Mondays’, our dietitian Andrea Hardy, Canada’s gut health expert talks all things microbiome! We cover: what the gut microbiota iswhat it does for ushow we can take care of our gut microbiota Watch the replay below! Do you struggle with your gut health and…
March 20, 2019
Andrea Hardy and Marlee Coldwell both Registered Dietitians at Ignite Nutrition in Calgary, Alberta share how you can make portion sizes work for you in the most liberalized approach on the Low FODMAP Diet. We talk about common mistakes we see, and how you can follow the low FODMAP diet…
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…
March 8, 2019
As a dietitian, staying on top of the latest food and diet trends can feel like a whole job in itself – from celery juice for IBS to ACV for bloating – the list never ends! There are constantly new and increasingly bizarre diets, cleanses, and detox programs…
March 4, 2019
**This post was developed and written by Nancy Gammack, RD when she was a dietetic intern and volunteer for Ignite Nutrition. As an IBS dietitian I am always looking for opportunities to modify classic dishes into homemade low FODMAP alternatives for my patients who are following the low FODMAP…
February 28, 2019
Have you heard about SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)? If you are someone with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), it’s likely that you have. It’s becoming a “buzz word”, with some sources claiming IBS is actually SIBO in up to 60% of cases, we are finding many people are coming…
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…
February 6, 2019
At Ignite, we work with a wide range of digestive disorders. With abdominal bloating and distention being one of the most common amongst our clients. For some people, bloating happens without other noticeable symptoms. While others experience bowel changes, excessive gas production, and/or pain in the abdomen. But perhaps the…