April 16, 2018
Can I just take a second to introduce my AMAZING colleague, Sarah O’Hara, RD? She runs a private practice here in Calgary specializing in prenatal and PCOS nutrition. When she suggested writing a blog post on the microbiome and pregnancy…
March 19, 2018
Eating low FODMAP is hard – having to avoid onion, garlic, and many favourite fruits and vegetable make our regular go-to recipes kaput until after the reintroduction phase. If you aren’t someone very confident in the kitchen, modifying recipes can seem overwhelming! Luckily, my colleagues have some…
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 29, 2018
February 1-7 is eating disorders awareness week 2018 (EDAW). One of our CORE tenants at Ignite is a Health at Every Size philosophy. As well as focusing on food relationship. We work regularly with intuitive eating, disordered eating, food relationship, and binge eating disorders or EDNOS (eating disorder not otherwise…
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…
January 8, 2018
This week on #AskADietitian live, I cover the differences about IBS, celiac, and non-celiac gluten sensitivity – there are IMPORTANT differences, and management varies! Get the facts on the latest research! The big takeaways: What is celiac disease? Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition, wherein your immune system responds to…
January 8, 2018
This week on #AskADietitian live, I cover why you NEED a diagnosis prior to making nutrition changes! The big takeaways: Restrictive diets AREN’T benign. When you restrict (ie. restricting gluten) – it may make it hard to get a real diagnosis. A celiac blood screen should be done prior…
December 27, 2017
I get asked ALL the time – Andrea – what books do you read to learn about intuitive eating and food relationship? I have clients ask, I have friends and family ask, and I have my staff and students ask. Many people wonder where I’ve developed certain skills and counselling…
December 4, 2017
**This post was developed and written by Nancy Gammack, RD when she was a dietetic intern and volunteer for Ignite Nutrition. If you are following the low FODMAP diet, you may have noticed that so many comforting fall and winter dishes are hard to find low FODMAP. This is…