by Kimberley Gittens, RD, MHSc | Mar 23, 2026 | Digestive Health
Fibre is an essential part of a health diet, but getting enough fibre in your IBS-friendly diet can be difficult. Despite the challenges of including fibre in a low-FODMAP diet, there are many ways to ensure you’re meeting your fibre requirements with an IBS-friendly diet.
by Kimberley Gittens, RD, MHSc | Mar 23, 2026 | Mind-Body Connection, Relationship with Food
Foods affect both our physical and mental health. Find tips for improving your mood with food.
by Kimberley Gittens, RD, MHSc | Mar 23, 2026 | Digestive Health
Being aware of low-FODMAP alternatives to traditional ingredients, such as milk, can help you include more recipes in your diet while managing your IBS symptoms. When it comes to milk, there is an increasing number of low-FODMAP options that you can try.
by Kimberley Gittens, RD, MHSc | Mar 23, 2026 | Nutrition Advice for a Healthy Life
Learn how to boost your iron intake to prevent deficiency.
by Kimberley Gittens, RD, MHSc | Mar 23, 2026 | Digestive Health
Your gut plays an important role in supporting your overall health and well-being. It is responsible for breaking down and absorbing nutrients from the food you eat. It also supports your immune system, a healthy heart and brain.
by Kimberley Gittens, RD, MHSc | Mar 23, 2026 | Digestive Health
regular exercise plays an important role in managing your IBS. Exercises can help, improve bowel movements and digestion, boost the immune system, and enhance overall well-being.
by Kimberley Gittens, RD, MHSc | Mar 23, 2026 | Digestive Health
You may have noticed that not everyone with IBS experiences the same triggers, or symptoms during flare-ups. In fact, most people with IBS have different triggers and “IBS-safe foods”. One of the reasons for this is that there are different types of IBS. Knowing and understanding your dominant type of IBS can help you identify ways to manage the symptoms.
by Kimberley Gittens, RD, MHSc | Mar 20, 2026 | Trends, Myths and Marketing
The holiday season brings in many things, including parties and get-togethers (even when they look a little bit different). Food can be a very stressful aspect of the holidays with all the parties and get-togethers, especially for people who are managing chronic diseases, intolerances or allergies. So, I’ve pulled together some of my favourite tips to help you have a healthy holiday season!
by Kimberley Gittens, RD, MHSc | Mar 20, 2026 | Nutrition Related Health Concerns
Heart Healthy Diet
Discover the essentials of a heart-healthy diet, including whole grains and healthy fats. Start your journey to better heart health today!
by Kimberley Gittens, RD, MHSc | Mar 20, 2026 | Nutrition Advice for a Healthy Life
Minerals are essential nutrients that your body needs to function properly. They play important roles in many bodily functions, including building strong bones, and transmitting nerve signals.
by Kimberley Gittens, RD, MHSc | Mar 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Antioxidants are substances that protect our bodies and cells from damage that is caused by free radicals. Some antioxidants are naturally occurring while other antioxidants are man-made.
by Nutrition Assistant (AI) and Kimberley Gittens, RD, MHSc | Aug 20, 2025 | Nutrition Advice for a Healthy Life
Written by Kimberley Gittens, RD on behalf of Rachel McBryan, RD Potassium is one of the essential dietary minerals. It is found in a wide variety of foods, particularly fruits and vegetables. Most people are able to meet their potassium needs from their diet alone,...
by Kimberley Gittens, RD, MHSc | Apr 25, 2023 | Nutrition Advice for a Healthy Life
Many people assume that plant-based diets don’t provide enough protein to meet daily requirements. However, many studies have debunked this popular myth.
by Kimberley Gittens, RD, MHSc | Oct 15, 2022 | Digestive Health
Snacking is often viewed as a bad habit that should be avoided and a barrier to weight loss. Despite what the diet culture may tell you, there is a purpose for snacking…[it] can be part of a healthy lifestyle.