In this podcast interview with Interstitial Cystitis Dietitian Callie, I discuss key nutrients to support gut health, how they relate to interstitial cystitis and IBS, and break down the topic of fermented foods for gut health.
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Among the various factors that contribute to IBS symptoms developing, sleep disturbances and poor sleep hygiene are gaining increasing recognition. Let’s get into why sleep hygiene is crucial for managing IBS and optimal digestive health and natural steps to improve your sleep quality.
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We most often focus on what we eat, but how about when we choose to eat? In this article, I examine how meal timings and supporting our natural circadian rhythms impact digestive health and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms.
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If you have IBS or suspected IBS, you likely feel a level of stress or fear when you think about eating out at a restaurant or away from home. Here are the top strategies as a Dietitian and IBS expert I recommend to keep in mind to prevent a flare-up and eat out confidently with IBS.
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Bloating, gas, irregular bowels (constipation/diarrhea), early fullness with meals, nausea, and reflux are all symptoms of poor gut motility. Here's how to improve your gut motility for better digestion and managing IBS and SIBO.
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Have you heard of the gut-liver axis? Let's investigate non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, how gut health affects the liver, the connection between IBS, SIBO and liver disease, and easy nutrition strategies to support a healthy, happy liver.
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Several culprits in your workday can lead to our gut functioning less than optimal, slowed motility (aka movement in our digestive tract), more gas and distention, and yes more bloating. Here’s how to beat the workday bloat.
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As a health professional and nutrition coach, I believe in using a range of tools to monitor and assess your health. Here's why I recommend DEXA scans as an important tool to measure body composition and bone density for a better insight into your health status.
If you experience SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) during the Canadian winter, then you might be wondering if your diet and lifestyle can play a role in helping lift your mood.
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Do you make new year’s resolutions and goals you never end up achieving? I recommend following these 6 steps to help increase your success in meeting your health resolutions this new year.
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If you’re an active individual, you likely want to gain strength, speed and performance improvements over time. Here’s how to eat post-workout when you have IBS and follow a low FODMAP diet.
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If you have IBS, the busy holiday time can stir up some anxiety and stress. As a gut-health Dietitian, here are my key strategies to support your gut health and prevent an IBS flare-up during the holiday season.
In this article, I discuss the main benefits of fermented foods for gut health and metabolic health, and which gut-friendly fermented foods to choose based on up-to-date evidence.
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What’s best to consume pre-workout? And what pre-workout foods won’t trigger IBS symptoms? Read this article to learn how to optimally fuel before a workout when you have IBS on a low FODMAP diet.
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Let's get into how the gut processes alcohol, how much alcohol to drink when you have IBS and SIBO, and how to reduce your intake for better gut health.
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It’s a good rule of thumb to clean out your pantry once a year. In this interview with BeachBody on Demand, we share step by step tips to organize your pantry to help support your nutrition and health goals.
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Food and mood is an important connection, but experiencing depression can make it very difficult for us to properly take care and nourish ourselves. Here are tips to make cooking easier when mood is low.
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The gut microbiome has a range of essential roles including immunity, energy, digestive health and beyond. Let’s discuss what the gut microbiome is, and how to fuel a healthy gut microbiome with natural diet and lifestyle strategies.
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Here’s how to improve your vagal nerve tone for better digestive health and how strengthening your vagus nerve can help you find relief from IBS and SIBO symptoms like gas, bloating, constipation and more.
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Is there a connection between Vitamin D and good mood? In this article, we take a deep discussion into the role of Vitamin D intake and supplements, depression, and mental health.
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