Leila McBeth, dietetic student

Leila McBeth is a current student at Brescia University College (Western University) studying Nutrition and Dietetics and French Studies. Her dream is to become a dietitian! She is interested in essentially every nutrition topic, but particularly interested in being involved with community health projects and individualized counselling. Leila has been heavily involved with youth food education projects with Nutrition Ignition! and Growing Chefs Ontario and dietetic professional development events with Dietitians of Canada. Her life aspiration is to tangibly improve the everyday lifestyle of others and she believes that nutrition is the perfect medium to accomplish this!

The Best Low FODMAP Granola Bars for Happy Guts

Leila McBeth, dietetic student · February 13, 2023 ·

The low-FODMAP diet is a popular diet for IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) that helps manage uncomfortable digestive symptoms such as bloating and gas. Unfortunately, it is a restrictive diet and limits many foods including wheat, milk, garlic, onion, processed sugars, beans, and … [Read more...] about The Best Low FODMAP Granola Bars for Happy Guts

Low FODMAP Fruit: What Fruits Can You Eat on a Low FODMAP Diet?

Leila McBeth, dietetic student · September 12, 2022 ·

Low FODMAP Fruit Without a doubt, one of the biggest challenges that I hear from clients about the low FODMAP diet are the restrictions around fruit. Fruits contain a variety of different FODMAPs, particularly excess fructose and sorbitol. In fact, all fruits contain the … [Read more...] about Low FODMAP Fruit: What Fruits Can You Eat on a Low FODMAP Diet?

Immunity and Gut Superfoods: Does an Immunity Boosting Diet Exist?

Leila McBeth, dietetic student · June 8, 2022 ·

Immunity has been a particularly hot topic for the past two years because of the pandemic. Throughout the pandemic we have seen waves of different 'immunity-boosting' interventions and enhancing immunity has been a priority across the world. Gut health, and the idea of 'gut … [Read more...] about Immunity and Gut Superfoods: Does an Immunity Boosting Diet Exist?

The Best Nutrition Tips for Gut Health and Bloating

Leila McBeth, dietetic student · February 7, 2022 ·

Without a doubt, bloating is one of the most common complaints I hear about from my clients. I am regularly asked for diet recommendations for managing gut health and bloating from friends, family and colleagues. Even those without other digestive complains often reference … [Read more...] about The Best Nutrition Tips for Gut Health and Bloating

Gut Health Myths: What Is the Connection Between Sugar and Gut Health?

Leila McBeth, dietetic student · January 31, 2022 ·

There is so much misinformation around the topic of sugar and gut health, and which foods in general negatively impact gut health. I am regularly asked "is sugar bad for gut health?" by clients. The belief that sugar negatively impacts gut health perpetuates the vilification of … [Read more...] about Gut Health Myths: What Is the Connection Between Sugar and Gut Health?