Hello food friends! Today I have a special blog post for you. This is the first guest post on my blog. It was written by one of my nutrition student volunteers, Isabella Gregov. I reviewed and edited the post, and I am so excited to share it today. Get ready to learn all about fructose…
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What’s the Difference Between a Dietitian and a Nutritionist in Canada?
When I tell people about my job, a common question I am asked is “what’s the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist in Canada??” Many people are under the false impression that these titles mean the same thing. Depending on where you are in the world, these titles will mean different things and have…
FODMAP Content of Tea (+ Easy Recipe for Fresh Ginger Maple Tea)
Note: This post was last updated in Feb 2024. Did you know that after water, tea is the world’s most popular beverage? Certain teas can even have health benefits, including for digestion! In this post, I will explain the health benefits and discuss the FODMAP content of tea.
Recap of the Gut Health and Microbiome Conference
Hello food friends! It has been pretty quiet on the blog here for the last week or so, but for a good reason! Last weekend I attended the Advances in Nutrition, Gut Health and Microbiome Conference in Toronto hosted by the Canadian Nutrition Society. Not only did I get to listen to some fantastic speakers,…
How to Properly Freeze Low FODMAP Vegetables
If you throw fresh vegetables straight into your freezer, they may not taste or look good when you pull them out. Luckily, there is an easy way to fix that! This post is all about how to properly freeze low FODMAP vegetables.
10 Simple Dietary & Lifestyle Changes for IBS Management
*Last updated Oct 2017* Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a major digestive concern for many Canadians, and for millions of people around the world. Click here to learn more about IBS. Unfortunately, there is no cure for IBS, and many people experience symptoms long-term. However, there are many simple changes that can help decrease symptoms….
My IBS Story
Hi there! My name is Lauren and I’m a registered dietitian. A few years ago I never thought I would be someone with major food intolerances and IBS, but here I am writing a food blog all about it. I wasn’t born with food intolerances, and it is a long story how I got to this point, but…
Welcome!
Welcome to my blog! My name is Lauren, and I’m happy to have you here. I am a registered dietitian and food-lover based in Ontario (Canada) with a big interest in digestive health disorders (aka tummy troubles). I completed a Bachelors degree in nutrition at the University of Guelph in 2014, and a combined…