Love your Lunch: How to Build a Healthy and Delicious Midday Meal
Happy September everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing summer and are ready to get back into the swing of things this fall. For many of you, fall means kids going back to school, which means it’s time to start packing lunches again. If the thought of...
Low FODMAP Recipe: Blueberry Smoothie
I love the summer! There are so many delicious foods that become available with each additional week as we move further and further along... YUM! But be careful as some of them may be causing you gas, bloating, or discomfort. Low FODMAP foods won't cause you digestive...
Burlington Restaurant Review: Kelly’s Bake Shoppe
Well everyone, yesterday was my birthday. I turned 32 years old and spent a relaxing day doing the things I love. I got my free decaf latte from Starbucks, did a little shopping, bought a new purse and headed over to one of my favourite bakeries Kelly's Bake Shoppe...
My Life as an IBS Dietitian: A birthday reflection
My 32nd birthday is next week. Every year I reflect on what this past year has been like, what it means to me, and where I am at. It's so easy to live in the past or the future, and such a challenge to just focus on the present. So taking a few moments time to time to...
Field Fresh Low FODMAP Blueberry Jam
I hope you are enjoying the amazing, fresh, local produce that is available right now at your farmer’s market! Oh man, I love eating this time of year – it’s a burst of new flavour with every week as new foods become available. Don’t you wish you could bottle up...
Low FODMAP Recipe: Raspberry French Toast
It's time for a fresh burst of summer into your low FODMAP eating! An important part of our low FODMAP cooking series is breakfast and what sounds more delicious that beautiful in-season raspberries sprinkled over a delicious and wholesome breakfast of French Toast?...
Debunking Paleo: The Science Behind the Fad
I recently attended the Dietitians of Canada Conference in Ottawa with two of our team members, Erin and Vanessa. The conference had several inspiring talks about the latest research in the world of dietetics. One of our favourite talks was titled “Paleo, Gluten-Free,...
Low FODMAP Snacks to Pack On-the-go
Summer is the season of adventure!...or lounging by the pool… no no, let’s talk about adventure, don’t you love a little adventure? My husband Stu and I just moved to a new area and hiked on one of the local trails last weekend. It was so beautiful. But I find when we...
Product Review: Low FODMAP Cool Summer Treats
Here in Southern Ontario, it’s been getting hot and steamy! That craving for a cold treat is starting to set in so the team and I decided to do some good for your gut investigating. Enjoying a nice cold ice cream cone can be quite tricky when you’re suffering from...