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Starting your baby with solid foods is an exciting time! But we have a lot of parents ask questions like: When is the right time? How do I know what foods to feed my baby? How do I know how much food my baby needs? How often do I feed them? Should I try feeding my…

So you’ve been following the Low FODMAP diet, and have completed the elimination phase. But where do you go from here? This is where I often see people get stuck! They did great with the Low FODMAP diet and got some symptom improvement, had a clear list of what they can…

IBS is a complex, heterogenous disorder meaning that – not every case looks the same. As research progresses, we realize, IBS diagnoses will likely be divided into subtypes dependant on what could be the underlying driver in that individual. Interestingly in practice, I can already say – chances are, you…

6 Strategies for Managing an IBS Flare If you’re living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), chances are that you’ve experienced a ‘flare-up’ – where your symptoms get significantly worse from the usual! This can be so frustrating because often times we feel like we have it all figured out – eating…

Dealing with digestive issues can be stressful and at times we might be willing to do anything to feel better. Making changes to your diet is a great place to start AND did you know that practicing yoga can help your gut too? Yoga is a practice for every body…

Our colleague Andrea D’Ambrosio has this amazing post on 5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Prioritizing Nutrition, we thought it was perfect timing with it being a new year so we decided to guest feature it on our blog! This time of year, people often prioritize healthy eating but struggle with some…

At Ignite, one of the most common complaints we see from our clients is abdominal bloating and distention. Bloating is typically described as a feeling of increased pressure in the abdomen. Many people with bloating also experience distention, which is a visible increase in abdominal size or girth. There are many…

Love is in the air, as Valentine’s day quickly approaches. If your loved one is following a Low FODMAP diet, these meringue cookies are bound to please them as meringues are naturally low FODMAP! Meringues are a light, airy, cookie. They are quite different from any other cookie I have…

Have you noticed a surge in overnight oat recipes recently? They are the latest trend for quick and easy breakfasts, and for good reason. Overnight oats have significant health benefits that make incorporating this simple breakfast into our daily routine advantageous! Hey there, this is Nancy, Andrea’s student. As a…

By now, most of us are aware that fibre plays a big role in how we poop. However, this doesn’t always translate to us getting enough fibre! We are busy people with busy lives, so thinking about fibre isn’t always at the top of our to-do list. That’s why today…