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Month: November 2018

Low FODMAP Label Reading Guide

Low FODMAP Label Reading Guide FODMAP diet

Label reading can be one of the most daunting aspects of following a low FODMAP diet. Many people find reading and interpreting ingredient lists somewhat overwhelming at first, because FODMAPs can hide in the most unexpected foods and under the guise of a variety of names. The good news is that with practice, most people […]

Whats the deal with FODMAP stacking?

Whats the deal with FODMAP stacking? gut specialist

“FODMAP stacking” is arguably one of the most confusing parts of the low FODMAP diet. It can leave even the most seasoned of FODMAPPERs undone and newbies running for cover. This is because, unlike a food allergy, the low FODMAP diet is not a black and white approach where one food is ok and another […]

Practical Tips for Starting a Low FODMAP Food Diet Plan

Practical Tips for Starting a Low FODMAP Food Diet Plan

By Joanna Baker APD & RN Starting out on a low FODMAP diet plan can be overwhelming. Suddenly you have to think twice every time you eat. This guide has some practical tips to get you going on the initial phase of the low FODMAP diet, and get your symptoms settled faster. It can also […]

Taking care of your Guts on a FODMAP Diet

Taking care of your Guts on a FODMAP Diet FODMAP diet

By Andrea Hardy RD ​Hi! Andrea Hardy, registered dietitian at Ignite Nutrition here! Joanna kindly invited me to share my expertise on the gut microbiome for you, and I’m really excited to discuss something I’m very passionate about – gut health. Many times, patients come to me having tried the low FODMAP diet, since it’s […]

Should you take Digestive Enzymes?

Should you take Digestive Enzymes? dietitians and nutritionists

If you’ve been in the gut upset world for a little bit, you’ve likely come across digestive enzymes. You may have stumbled across them in the pharmacy isle, or heard of a friend who swears by them. As dietitians, we certainly get lots of questions about digestive enzyme supplements, and whether they are helpful for […]

Probiotics, Prebiotics & IBS

Probiotics, Prebiotics & IBS gut health

Joanna Baker APD & RN Your gut does more than just digest food; it also houses the trillions of healthy bacteria that make up your gut microbiome. While science is just beginning to understand the complexity of these bacteria they have already linked them to body weight, immunity, diabetes, heart disease, bowel cancer, inflammatory conditions, […]

Whats the Deal with Coffee & IBS?

Whats the Deal with Coffee & IBS? specialist dietitian

Joanna Baker APD There’s nothing like the smell of hot coffee on a cold morning. For some, it’s just what they need to go from “don’t even talk to me right now” to “woohoo, let’s get the party started”. However, sadly for some of us that warm cup of goodness can lead to cramps, indigestion […]