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Pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant? Here are the top 10 nutrients for a health pregnancy. For more support work with one of our registered dietitians at Ignite Nutrition in Calgary, Alberta

Top 10 Nutrients for a Healthy Pregnancy

May 24, 2021

Whether you’ve just found out you’re pregnant or are planning on getting pregnant soon, it’s never too early to start thinking about your nutrition. Research now shows that your nutrition while pregnant not only affects your child throughout their lifetime, but it may actually affect your future grandchildren as…

This post explores enteral nutritional options for managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Working with one of our registered dietitians at Ignite Nutrition in Calgary, Alberta can help get you started.

IBD & Crohn’s Disease Exclusion Diet (Enteral Nutrition)

May 3, 2021

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the gastrointestinal tract. The rising incidence of IBD has been associated with shifts toward a Westernized diet. It’s also thought that the gut microbiome may also play a role in its development. Because of…

Need help starting solids with your baby? Our pediatric dietitian at Ignite Nutrition in Calgary, Alberta can help!

Starting Solids With Your Baby

April 26, 2021

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…

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IBS and the Immune System

April 12, 2021

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. Each subtype is dependant on what could be the underlying driver in that individual. Interestingly, in practice, as a registered dietitian,…

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How to Control IBS Flare Ups

March 22, 2021

What is an IBS Flare up? If you’re living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), chances are that you’ve experienced your IBS symptoms getting worse. An IBS flare up is where your IBS symptoms get significantly worse from the usual! This can be so frustrating because often times we…

Andrea D’Ambrosio with Dietetics Directions guest blogs about the 5 Pitfalls to avoid when prioritizing nutrition.

Prioritizing Nutrition and 5 Pitfalls to Avoid

March 8, 2021

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…

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Abdomino-Phrenic Dyssynergia: What You Need to Know

February 22, 2021

At Ignite, one of the most common complaints we see from our clients is abdominal bloating and distention. Bloating is 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.

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Airy Low FODMAP Meringue Cookies

February 8, 2021

**This post was developed and written by Nancy Gammack, RD when she was a dietetic intern and volunteer for Ignite Nutrition. I assumed meringues were a fancy dessert I would only enjoy at bakeries. I thought that they must have a complex recipe in order to create such…

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Simple Cinnamon Raisin Overnight Oats

January 25, 2021

**This post was developed and written by Nancy Gammack, RD when she was a dietetic intern and volunteer for Ignite Nutrition. 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…

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