Elaine Brisebois featured on MindBodyGreen If you’ve been suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or another functional gut disorder and the associated symptoms of bloating, abdominal distension, excess wind, and unpredictable bowel motility (in other words, constipation and/or diarrhea), then you may have considered trying a low FODMAP diet. On the other hand, if you’re…
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If you ever feel overwhelmed by all the different diets, protocols, potential food triggers, or just whether or not you should be eliminating “such and such” item from your diet altogether – this post is for you! When it comes to food sensitivities (or triggers) it’s rarely ever so black and white. Which is actually…
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Have you ever felt held captive in your own home due to fear of stepping too far away from the washroom? Not fun. I think most of us have been there at some point or another, whether it be from eating some food that didn’t agree with us, having a bout of food poisoning, or some…
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I’ve always enjoyed the concept of the pre-dinner apéritif. By definition, (and there are a few) an apéritif is typically a small alcoholic drink taken before a meal as a means to stimulate digestion and prepare the body for the meal to follow. Often the drink has bitter qualities that help to awaken the digestive…
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This time of year can bring up a lot of different emotions for people, particularly as it relates to food and all of the holiday gatherings centred on it. So in the spirit of keeping things a bit lighter today, I’m going to leave you with a few sentiments that I would share with you…
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If you’ve been hanging around with me for a little while now, either through my blog, email letters, or over on social media, you may have noticed I’ve been dropping the F-word quite a bit. No, not that F-word. (I’m much classier than that ;)) I’m talking about FODMAPs. Don’t worry…if you’re not sure what…
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Hi! I’m Elaine, a Certified Nutritionist and Master Certified Health Coach. I support women in achieving their health and body goals while prioritizing a peaceful and balanced relationship with food.
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