Low FODMAP Snacks: How to Curb the 3pm Crash
Many of us have experienced that tired, sluggish feeling in the middle of the day. You may blame it on the busy day at the office or forgetting your morning coffee… but it might also be because you haven’t had enough energy or just need a boost to get your through to...
Pregnancy and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
It's been a long winter... I've been hibernating, working hard and growing a little being inside of me. It has been a great adventure so far and my husband Stuart and I are really looking forward to meeting this little guy and continuing our journey as a family. One...
Lunch On-the-Go: Low FODMAP Fast Food
Last week we introduced the theme of Nutrition Month 2015- Eating 9 to 5, which is all about eating healthy throughout the workday – no matter what hours you work or shift you’re on. We spend most of our waking hours at work, it’s a pretty scary thought, right? But...
Fast and Simple Low FODMAP Breakfast Ideas
In honour of this year's Nutrition Month theme, our next five articles will focus on healthy, digestive-friendly eating for the work day. This week we’ll focus on the first meal of the day. Whether you’re employed with the typical 9-5, or your schedule is all over the...
IBS Myth Busting: Part 2 – Natural and Alternative Remedies for IBS
Welcome to part 2 of our IBS Myth Busting series! Last week we discussed a few common remedies out there that are promoted as solutions to your IBS and digestive distress. Today there is so much FREE information available out there from health practitioners, friends,...
IBS Myth Busting: Part 1 – Natural and Alternative Remedies for IBS
IBS symptoms can be so uncomfortable that many of us seek “alternative natural remedies” to relieve our symptoms. Much like any other syndromes or disease, there are several remedies that present themselves as a cure. I’ve heard it all – from turmeric, to rubbing...
A Valentine’s Day Treat: Low FODMAP Desserts
Valentines’ Day is such a fun holiday to celebrate, whether with you celebrate with a significant other or with a close group of friends. We often don’t show our love and appreciation every day of the year to our closest peeps, so having a day dedicated to showing...
Dating with IBS: Date Night without Digestive Distress
It’s the season of love and I’m sure lots of you have big plans to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special someone. Whether you have a first date, or a night out with your long time significant other, who doesn’t want to look and feel great? No matter what you wear...
The Best and Worst Foods for IBS
It can feel really uncomfortable and embarrassing to talk about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), especially with those that don't really get it. With over 5 million Canadians suffering from this digestive disorder, I believe we need to talk about it… perhaps you’ve...