What is the Difference Between a Dietitian and a Nutritionist?
If you’ve ever been in the market for some help with your nutrition, you’ve probably come across many different titles and professional designations along the way. Registered dietitian, professional dietitian, holistic nutritionist, and registered nutritionist are the...
Navigating a Restaurant Menu on the Low FODMAP Diet
Possibly one of the best parts of going out to eat is the fact that someone else is doing all the prep and the cleanup, am I right?! Now that patio season is upon us, we have yet another reason to skip preheating the oven and move meal time away from the kitchen table...
Digestive Enzymes and IBS: Enzyme Supplementation
As I’m sure you can relate, I’ve had my fair share of bad digestive experiences. Many of these moments haven unfortunately been while I’m with family and friends. Let me set the scene. I’ve just had a delicious dinner with great company. As we are sitting around the...
The Best Way to Reduce Symptoms of IBS: The Low FODMAP Diet
I’m about to open up about IBS… in a personal way. I’d like to share with you a big, BIG message, that I needed to hear years ago … You are NOT alone. I also want you to know that there is hope to improve your symptoms of IBS. There is a way to significantly...
Digestive Enzymes and IBS: Gas Production and Beans
With 2016 being declared the International Year of Pulses by the United Nations, you’ve probably been hearing more about them lately, and you may even be wondering what pulses are! They are more commonly referred to as legumes. Pulses include beans and peas that are...
Digestive Enzymes and IBS: Lactose Intolerance
Breast milk has rightfully been touted as the perfect food for infants. It contains the perfect nutrient composition to nourish babies and help them grow. Many of the nutrients are similar to what we consume as adults; however, while adults usually get their energy...
Small Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth (SIBO) and IBS
Small Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth (SIBO) and IBS You’ve tried everything. You’ve spent countless hours on Google researching how to alleviate those annoying and uncomfortable symptoms of gas, bloating, distension, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and/or...
IBS Friendly Meals for Lazy Days – Part Two
Today we’re back with some simple, healthy recipes you can quickly throw together on those nights when you “Just Can’t”. Last week we posted the first few breakfast-themed recipes from my segment on The Social, so if you missed it, click here! In this article, the...
IBS Friendly Meals for Lazy Days – Part One
Low on energy? Short on time? Oh gosh, life can get so busy, can’t it? I hear ya and I am ready to help. I did a segment on The Social all about simple, healthy recipes you can throw together on nights when you “Just Can’t”. The first part of this post is all about...