Tips, recipes, & information on digestive issues & more.

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…

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…

**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 week (November 27th) on #AskADietitian I talk about my top 5 reasons WHY it might not be in your best interest to hop on this ketogenic, low carb craze, and what we need to consider about gut health. Guys. Are any of you still doing the cabbage…

In this interview, Registered Dietitian Andrea Hardy interviews Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist Claire Bramham on the gut brain axis, and how hypnotherapy is showing benefits to helping manage the symptoms of IBS. An IBS diagnosis can bring with it stress and anxiety…

This SUPER simple 5 minute chickpea & quinoa salad with tahini dressing is a very easy, delicious, make-ahead lunch! I like to use whatever leftover vegetables are in my fridge – so don’t feel constrained by the recipe! We prepared this recipe for the Husky Wellness Fair –…

This quick and easy lunch is high in protein, fibre, and is very easy to make ahead! Karli and I made it for the Wellness Fair for Husky and it was a HUGE hit! Any beans can be used, however I enjoy the texture and flavour of the…

I’ve been procrastinating blogging about this. Mainly because I don’t believe a one-size fits all approach works. I don’t think the research is where we need it to be for me to provide you with the ‘best’ information possible. And there is copious amounts of misinformation out there. There…

As a dietitian with a specialty in IBS, I’m always trying to expand our low FODMAP recipes to help patients who are on the low FODMAP diet. This IBS-approved ground beef chili is made with low FODMAP-friendly BBQ sauce and contains no garlic or onion. Prepared stovetop…

Finding credible information about IBS symptoms, the best IBS diet options, and low FODMAP information can be daunting. At Ignite, our team of registered dietitians really think there is no sense in re-inventing the wheel – which is why we’ve decided to do a round up…