Learning to read food labels is a minefield on the low FODMAP diet! As so many high FODMAP foods are added to products to help enhance their texture and taste, so to help you out, here's a quick list of low FODMAP thickeners and a list of high FODMAP additives.
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Hands up if you feel like a fresh start after an indulgent holiday season? I think most of us would answer yes to this question (myself included), but do we need to try the latest detox diet or cleanse to get an official fresh start? Absolutely not!
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As a gut health nerd I've always been fascinated by digestive troubles and some of my favourite tips and tricks to banish the bloat include: drinking peppermint tea or chewing fresh, picked or dried ginger or chewing a few organic fennel seeds after a meal. Recently, I wanted to dig deeper into the science behind these magical herbs, so who better to talk to than my all-time favourite herbalist and good friend Emily!
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If you’ve been feeling extra tired lately or experiencing unexplained hair loss or brittle nails you might want to get your iron levels checked! For decades, I’ve personally struggled with low iron and only recently have I succeeded in getting my iron levels up, so I wanted to share my journey with you and what I did, just in case it helps you!
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Are fuzzy peaches gluten free? Are Starburst gluten free? What about Caramilk bars? Are they gluten free? If you have celiac disease or gluten intolerance you may think many of your favourite foods and candies are off limits, but that’s not always the case.
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The sports world is full of strong and competitive individuals. Athletes not only want to perform their best but also to win. The use of nutritional strategies has gained popularity among athletes who want to gain a competitive edge. But if you are an athlete who has irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) relying on sports supplements can often lead to an IBS flare because these drinks, gels and bars tend to have high FODMAP ingredients.
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Did you know that in Canada, the government has put in place mandatory fortification for certain foods? For instance, milk is fortified with Vitamin D, flour is fortified with iron and folic acid and table salt is fortified with iodine. The thought process behind our fortification practice is to prevent and correct nutritional problems and to restore vitamins and minerals lost through processing. Super interesting!
Let’s zoom in and take a look at table salt for a moment.
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When the human internal plumbing slows down, constipation presents as hard or lumpy stool, which is difficult to pass. And unfortunately, it’s a lot more common than you might expect with chronic constipation affecting 15-30% of Canadians!
The typical constipation tool box includes: keeping hydrated, moving our bodies and eating lots of fibre BUT it should also include working with a pelvic health physiotherapist.
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