Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Associated with Western Diet For those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), food can be a source of discomfort. While each IBS patient is different, with a wide range of potential food triggers, there are some foods that are more likely to cause symptoms in the average individual. A recent study from [...]
Genetically Modified Food Note: Choosing a diet of GM foods or non-GM foods (or a combination of both), should be a personal choice, determined by an individual, with guidance from health care providers. The Gastrointestinal Society encourages readers to research which foods are the best fit for their health needs and lifestyle so they can [...]
Cinnamon: The Good, the Bad, and the Tasty This common spice is a mainstay of most kitchens. Delicious in sweet treats and hearty oatmeal, and a unique twist in savoury meals, cinnamon has a warm, slightly spicy taste that lends well to a variety of dishes. You might have even heard that it can help [...]
Pulses The United Nations declared 2016 International Year of Pulses. Beans, lentils, peas, and chickpeas have been part of the food basket for centuries, because people around the world recognize their appeal as nutritious, versatile foods that can play an essential part in healthy diets. With about 40% of global pulse production, Canada is a [...]
Four Myths About Food and Nutrition If you have a gastrointestinal (GI) disease or disorder, something as simple as eating can become complicated, which can cause nutritional deficiencies or questions about which foods are safe to consume. There are diseases such as Crohn’s and celiac that hinder the body’s ability to absorb certain nutrients adequately [...]
Many Benefits of Turmeric Curcumin (diferuloylmethane) is the active compound (phytochemical) in the common, bright yellow curry spice, turmeric. Indian, Chinese, and Western herbal medicines traditionally use turmeric, of the ginger family, for conditions such as poor digestion, abdominal pain, and distension. In 1999, the World Health Organization recommended it for treatment of acid reflux, [...]
March is Nutrition Month Nutrition Month originated in the late 1970s, when a group of dietitians decided it was time to have a dedicated part of the year to spread awareness of healthy diets and focus on the importance of eating well. The Canadian Dietetic Association (now Dietitians of Canada) caught on [...]
Customized Diet Advice Our diets have a large impact on our overall health, and individuals experiencing digestive diseases and disorders need to be particularly thoughtful in making food choices. Registered dietitians are an extremely useful resource for those who want to learn more about how certain eating habits and choices can affect their disease experience. [...]
Comfort Food The gut-brain axis continues to be a fascinating area of research. It involves learning how the brain communicates with the gastrointestinal (GI) system’s mostly independent enteric nervous system. In the Inside Tract® newsletter, Issue 182, we talked about our ‘other’ taste buds, the ones that line the GI tract and affect the way [...]
6 Things to Know about Going Gluten-Free “Gluten-free” is a major buzzword across the Western world today, as more and more gluten-free (GF) products hit the market. This is wonderful news for individuals with celiac disease who, in the past, had to search high and low for an expensive loaf of GF bread. However, it [...]
