June 23, 2017
Pull out that blender, as summer has arrived! You have got to try this creamy strawberry-cherry smoothie! Not only does the Greek yogurt produce the creamy taste, it provides you with 14 grams of protein to keep you full until your next meal! Plus, it is packed with Superfoods…
June 19, 2017
Does summer time mean dealing with summer bloat? It’s common. Since we have so little time to truly enjoy nice weather in Canada, we hang up our aprons, spend time on patios, picnicking, barbecuing, and all in all, putting nutrition on the back burner. It’s no wonder my…
June 5, 2017
Have you heard of Hello Fresh? I had this AMAZING tagliatelle, and had to share the recipe with you – so you could have a taste of the incredible recipes they put together! They’re one of my favourites to recommend to…
May 29, 2017
Oh yes. This BEST EVER Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Oatmeal is to DIE for. Do you like eating pie for breakfast? It’s basically that good. Did we mention it is gut health dietitian approved and it’s low FODMAP?! Yay for all you IBS’ers out there! May and June…
May 17, 2017
Have you ever noticed, you feel better when you exercise? Researchers are just now starting to elucidate the link between exercise and the gut microbiome. I mean – I think we all deep down know, yes, of course it make sense that exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle,…
May 15, 2017
**This post was developed and written by Nancy Gammack, RD when she was a dietetic intern and volunteer for Ignite Nutrition. I fell in love with the flavours in Berry Nourished’s Moroccan-Quinoa Salad and decided to create my own rendition of this quick and simple salad! I amped…
May 1, 2017
Do you have a travelling poop plan? You laugh – you maybe feel a bit uncomfortable even saying it – but how many of you struggle with your bowels while on the road? I know I DO. Which is why I was SO excited when Kirsten Oilund agreed to…
April 24, 2017
I’m going to be talking about one of the most popular herbs to help manage digestive woes – and one of my personal favourites – peppermint! As an IBS dietitian, I like to approach IBS symptom management from different avenues including the use of peppermint oil for IBS.
April 10, 2017
Is it Irritable Bowel Syndrome? At Ignite, as a gut health dietitian, I primarily practice in functional gut disorders and other gut diseases. IBS is very near and dear to my heart. I have suffered from IBS and has seen the impact nutrition and a holistic approach to…
March 18, 2017
Recently, I’ve been craving a fresh flavour. With spring just around the corner, I decided an easy recipe for tabbouleh salad with quinoa would give me JUST that. With the mint and parsley, two of my favourite garden herbs, alongside the bright acidity of a lemon, I knew this…