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This way of viewing stress and digestion is game changing
Hands up if you've ever felt stressed or overwhelmed before?(Pretty sure you should have your hand up right now!)Stress is a normal part of life, but large amounts of it, or long-term, chronic stress can start having an impact on our health.And often, stress is...
Broccoli and Lentil Soup
Somehow spring seems to have disappeared here the last week or so, and I find myself craving more warming, nourishing food.It looks like it is back to soups! This hearty soup is with broccoli and lentils, and will really fill you up. Plus most of us could use some...
How does the menstrual cycle affect your digestive symptoms?
This post is for general information purposes only, is not meant to diagnose or treat, and is in no way a replacement for consulting a medical professional. To understand how can the menstrual cycle affect your digestive symptoms we need to first take a step back and...
Mealtime Hygiene – 5 Tips for Mindful Mealtimes and Better Digestion
Mindful Mealtimes: Why HOW you eat is as important as WHAT you eat It might surprise some of you to know, but almost as important as what you eat, is how you eat. You can be eating all the so-called "right" foods, but if your mealtime hygiene is lacking, you might not...
Pepper and Tomato Omelette (low-FODMAP)
I make omelettes all the time, especially for lunch. They are so easy to load up with whatever vegetables you happen to have on hand. Plus you can easily make a double portion and it will keep just fine in the fridge so that you're set for lunch the next day as well!...
Burrito Salad Bowl – ready in under 20 minutes
This burrito salad bowl is a personal favourite that I will often make for lunch when I am working from home. It can be ready in under 20 minutes, and taking some time to step away from the computer and disengage can be really helpful for keeping the focus going...
What is visceral hypersensitivity
This post is for general information purposes only, is not meant to diagnose or treat, and is in no way a replacement for consulting a medical professional. Visceral hypersensitivity and IBS When it comes to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), there can be a lot of long,...
What is the gastrocolic reflex and how does it impact IBS symptoms
This post is for general information purposes only, is not meant to diagnose or treat, and is in no way a replacement for consulting a medical professional. What is the gastrocolic reflex? Have you ever experienced digestive discomfort during or shortly after a meal?...
What the timing of your IBS symptoms says about your triggers
This post is for general information purposes only, is not meant to diagnose or treat, and is in no way a replacement for consulting a medical professional. Have you ever experienced a sudden onset of IBS symptoms, but had no idea what triggered them? The...
What you need to know about IBS and dairy products
This post is for general information purposes only, is not meant to diagnose or treat, and is in no way a replacement for consulting a medical professional. A little while ago, I polled the members of my online community, IBSuccess, to see if there were any...
Should you take collagen supplements for gut health?
This post is for general information purposes only, is not meant to diagnose or treat, and is in no way a replacement for consulting a medical professional. Collagen – you might have heard about it over on social media, but exactly what is collagen, and do you need to...
What you need to know about fibre and IBS
If you are going to try any sort of supplement, always discuss with your doctor and nutrition professional first. This post is for general information purposes only, is not meant to diagnose or treat, and is in no way a replacement for consulting a medical...
HEY, I’M HEATHER
I like smoothies, pizza, kombucha, and coffee – although not in that order and definitely not in one meal! But I promise I will try and get you to eat more green things.
I’m a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner passionate about helping you find relief from your digestive issues, whether that’s stomach pain or acid reflux, bloating, cramps, gas, you name it!
Plus I want to help you cut through all the nutrition noise online and focus on the things that matter. Low carb, low fat, keto, paleo… forget all these labels! Let’s just figure out what works for you.
Are you up for the challenge?
Odds are that you aren’t consuming enough vegetables in your diet. Which is a shame, because they are such a fundamental part of a healthy diet and lifestyle! Not only do they provide vitamins and minerals that our body needs, but they are chock full of fiber that makes our gut and the bacteria of our microbiome happy.
So you’re challenged to 5 days of consuming at least 5 servings of veggies every. single. day. Do you think you’re up for it? Sign-up for access to all the challenge resources!