As you probably know by now, I talk very openly about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) on my blog. As a previous sufferer of IBS, along with > 5 million other Canadians, I believe it is absolutely necessary to discuss this issue honestly to help more of us find...
The low FODMAP diet has been essential in improving unpleasant digestive symptoms for many of my clients. It can be a tough diet to navigate through, because FODMAPs are found in many different foods. Which foods are low FODMAP? Which are high? What if the food is...
Last week I was walking through the cosmetics aisle of my local pharmacy and noticed a hair product with a gluten free label. It isn’t surprising to find gluten hiding in unexpected food products, but had you ever thought to check your toothpaste, hand cream,...
When you are sick with a cold, the flu or just a pounding headache the last thing you want is to add abdominal pain or discomfort. We talk a lot about the different foods that are high and low in FODMAPs around here, but I bet you didn’t expect to find these poorly...
Earth Day is the perfect time to reflect on the impact you have on the environment and consider how you can make the world a better place! There are many ways to make a difference with just small, simple changes in your daily routine, such as turning off your tap when...
If you’re following the low FODMAP diet, then you know it can be a challenge to choose packaged products that don’t contain any ingredients that could cause digestive upset (gas, bloating, pain, etc.). I love cooking real food in my kitchen and making meals from...