The month of April marks Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month in North America. Many of you living with IBS know the feeling of not being able to go out in skinny jeans, or missing dinners with your friends and family, or even not being able to travel out of fear of your symptoms. While this is absolutely nothing to be ashamed of, I know that many people around you (friends, family, coworkers) do not exactly understand what you are going through. In honor of IBS awareness month and being an IBS Dietitian, I wanted to share this post with some true facts on this condition to h ..read more

  On March 17th 2024, I had the opportunity to participate in the ACEA Run Rome the Marathon! Having been a long-time runner, this was a dream come true. While I’ve run a fair share of 5K, 10K, and half marathon races, this was my first time running a full marathon.  There’s no doubt about it... Preparing for a marathon involves meticulous planning, dedication, and attention to detail. As a gut health and sports dietitian, I approached my training with a focus on optimizing fueling strategies while supporting a happy gut. From the early stages of training to the final moments of cro ..read more

  Do you feel like there are a million supplements you should be taking for “gut health”? There are a lot of overhyped and inaccurate claims online about health products and their proper use thanks to “influencers” and persuasive marketing! Let me guess.. You’ve googled one of the following at least once: “How to reduce bloating” “Managing IBS” “Help abdominal cramping” “Heal my gut” Thanks to your search history, your social media algorithms KNOW you’re an ideal client for products related to gut-health, so you’ve been a bunch of getting targeted ads on your feed. And you’ve seen a few ..read more

  Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and iron deficiency may occur together and for a few reasons. As we know, IBS causes a symphony of life-altering symptoms including abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation, as well as secondary symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, and low mood. Iron deficiency in its later stages can also lead to tiredness and depressive-type symptoms, which when compounded with IBS is not very much fun! There may be a few reasons why these conditions occur together including restrictive eating, malabsorption issues, and poor compliance with iron supplements. Let ..read more

  I know that living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can be incredibly challenging, especially when trying to manage it all on your own! But fear not, there is expert support as well as many beneficial products on the market that can help you thrive with IBS, and not let it control your life. In today’s article, I will take you through my top products to help make life easier for you with IBS and FODMAP intolerances. These products are a collection of food products that are FODMAP safe, as well as my favourite tricks and tools to help lower inflammation, support your gut microbiome a ..read more

  New Year, new intentions! Forget resolutions, let's talk about meaningful goals that stick. Join myself and Brittnee Blair  @brittneecblair  for the W Network’s Movie Date to discuss strategies to improve our overall health from the inside out! Did you know that a ‘diverse’ microbiome is a healthy microbiome? Experts don’t yet know how to exactly quantify a healthy microbiome, but they agree that having a variety of types and species of microbes in our gut is key for overall health and women’s health.  Watch our full chat below! ? In this se ..read more

  Let's chat about the three amigos of nutrition: fat, protein, and carbs. These are the guys who've taken turns getting a bad rap in the diet world over the decades - from "all fats are evil" to the classic "watch your carbs," and not to mention, all the the protein hype for muscle building. The truth is that this trio, along with our trusty sidekicks, vitamins and minerals, are the real essentials our body needs to function at it’s best. As we dive into the new year, let's take a dive into how these nutrients play a key role in our health and bust some common myths surrounding them. Ch ..read more

  Are you an athlete with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and/or following a low FODMAP diet? Looking to improve recovery and get more out of your training while supporting your digestive health? Then this article is for you!  You know the feeling when you’ve had a hard or intense training session… You feel invigorated, but also know your body is going to hurt in different ways tomorrow and maybe for a few days after. What you do or do not eat can affect this recovery period – for better or worse. Read my guest article with FODMAP Everyday for a summary of what factors to consid ..read more

  In today’s post, let’s do a review of my top 5 favourite books of 2023 that helped inspire and/or support my personal health and wellness journey, as well as inspired my philosophy and approach as a healthcare practitioner. I hope this will inspire you to pick one (or all) of them to read yourself!   Fun fact, I have always loved to read ever since I was a kid. I prefer physical books rather than audio books, and most of my reading occurs before bed (no phones/devices allowed!) as well as in my free time during vacation. I love my morning coffee accompanied by a good book! But tha ..read more

  Diseases of the pancreas can mimic other medical conditions such as IBS, and accurate diagnosis is crucial for proper treatment. With the increase in access to information through social media it is becoming more and more common to hear about individuals who were incorrectly diagnosed (or self-diagnosed), only to find out later that it was a more serious condition. Read my guest article with FODMAP Everyday to find out what the science tells us about the connection between pancreatic cancer, pancreatitis and IBS! Read the Article Here For more IBS and gut-health tips, be sure to follow ..read more