Colleen Miller Nutrition (2026)

05/02/2026

There are two main types of fiber:
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🥕 Insoluble fiber = bulk + roughage
This helps move things along and adds structure to stool. Think of it as the sweeper of the digestive tract.

🥣 Soluble fiber = moisture + gelling
This type dissolves in water, forming a soft gel that supports stool consistency and gentler digestion. It’s especially helpful if things feel too fast, too slow, or just unpredictable.

Meals like this 🥗 kale salad with barley + roasted butternut squash give a mix of both — structure and softness — which is what most guts actually need.

If fiber has ever felt like the enemy, it’s usually not the fiber itself… it’s the type, amount, and timing.

02/02/2026

So many of you asked for the baked oatmeal recipe I shared in stories recently — and I love that you did 💛

This one is simple, gentle on digestion and perfect on a cold morning. It’s a great option if you’re rebuilding confidence with breakfast or looking for more soft, soluble fiber in a way that actually feels good to eat.

✨ Why I love it:
• Easy on the gut
• Make-ahead friendly
• Warm + comforting
• Easy to customize

👇 Here’s the recipe:

Gut-Friendly Baked Oatmeal

Ingredients
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 medium ripe bananas
• ¼ cup peanut butter
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk or milk alternative
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

Directions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8 inch pan and set aside.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, mash bananas and stir in peanut butter until smooth.
3️⃣ Add maple syrup, egg, milk, and vanilla. Mix well.
4️⃣ Stir in oats, baking powder, and cinnamon until combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
5️⃣ Pour into pan and bake 25–27 minutes, until set and lightly golden at the edges.
6️⃣ Cool slightly, slice, and serve warm with a drizzle of peanut butter or a spoon of Greek yogurt.

If you’ve been nervous about breakfast, this is a gentle place to start. Save it, try it, and tell me how it goes 🤍

31/12/2025

I’ve been a little quiet here as the year has come to an end — but only because I've been super busy behind the scenes ✨

One of my goals for 2025 was to invest in building tools that will allow me to support more clients in different ways into the future

That’s meant a totally revamped website, with a new blog, and the early stages are underway for something new coming soon!

I'm looking forward to what's in store for 2026 🥂

🔗 Link in bio to check out the new website.

15/09/2025

📚✏️ The weather might suggest otherwise, but today marks two weeks since school resumed! Time flies.

The first couple weeks can be a little hectic getting routines back on track, adjusting sleep schedules and figuring out what the heck to pack for lunch that doesn't send gut issues into overdrive.

One of the best ways to make weekday meals easier?

👉 Light recipe prep on the weekend.

Emphasis on the word light here. It doesn’t have to mean hours in the kitchen or 15 identical containers of chicken and rice.
Think:
🥗 A big batch of roasted veggies you can add to wraps or salads
🥚 Hard-boiled eggs for quick protein
🍲 A simple soup, chili or pasta salad portioned out for grab-and-go lunches
🥪 A favorite dip or spread that turns plain bread + veggies into something way more satisfying

Balanced, delicious, and gut-friendly lunches are so much easier when a few pieces are prepped ahead.

✨ A little planning = a lot less weekday stress.

Could use some guidance to get your routine back on track, comment or DM me 'lunch'

08/09/2025

🌅 Sometimes the best gut reset isn’t food — it’s stepping away for a while.

I’m back today after being off the grid for an end-of-season RV trip 🏕️✨

Campfires, fresh air, dog walks on the beach, and the kind of sunsets that make you just… pause.

Now I’m back, inbox slowly being tackled this morning, and ready to dive into more gut health conversations here with you 💛.

22/08/2025

I admit – I talk to my dog a lot over the course of a day 🐶💬—

“Want to go for a walk? 🐾”
“Who is the most handsome boy? 😍”
“How can you be so darn cute curled up there? 💤”

If you are guilty of the same — bet you never thought all this talk is for nothing or that your gut and brain are having that level of conversation all day too? 🧠💬

The gut-brain axis is a two-way street — constantly checking in:

“Are we safe right now?”
“Should I slow down digestion?"
“Did that stress hormone just spike?"

Just like your dog understands your tone (even when they don’t know the words or choose to ignore them), your gut is always listening.

The gut doesn't send signals back in the form of tail wags or puppy eyes, it has its own way of communicating. It's something I help clients understand and find strategies to optimze those signals for better symptom management.

Keeping my doggo happy and your gut-brain communication optimized. I'm here for both and so greatful to be.

💛🐾.

08/08/2025

So many clients come to me saying

“My doctor did say my iron is low… " Told me to take a supplement”

But when I ask about their hemoglobin or ferritin numbers, the answer is often 🤷‍♀️.
No recall of a discussion about the test results nor how this compares to prior tests. No context or clarity.

We know family doctors are busy — truly but patients deserve real information and a clear path forward.

✨To me this would be like visiting a financial advisor who says your money’s in trouble… and then walks away.
No numbers. No plan. No path forward and tells you to just find more $ somewhere. This would be crazy right?

💡Iron deficiency is common in people with gut issues — and it deserves attention!

You deserve:

✔️ Clarity on YOUR lab results
✔️ A strategy that fits your gut - you don't want to find yourself on a supplement that makes your gut issues worse - this can happen!
✔️ Support to understand what might be contributing - it's not always exclusively diet related

06/08/2025

🔼 What people think you need:

A long list of foods to cut out

A lecture on how to “fix your gut”

The “IBD diet” from someone’s cousin’s blog

✅ What actually helps:

Space to process your diagnosis

Personalized nutrition support (because there’s no one-size-fits-all)

Tools to nourish your body even when eating feels hard

Someone to help you zoom out from fear and focus on your real goals

Newly diagnosed? DM me for support that’s grounded in you, not Google.

05/08/2025

Coffee. The internet loves to hate it. ☕🚫
If you’ve spent any time in the gut health space, you’ve probably seen this advice:
“Cut coffee.”
“Caffeine is toxic.”
“Quit it if you care about your gut.” 🙄

But here’s the thing…
I’m a gut health dietitian, and I’m not here to take your coffee away.

💡 Does coffee trigger symptoms for some people? Yep.
💡 Does it also help get things moving? 100%.
💡 Can it absolutely fit in a gut-supportive diet? Also yes.

What actually matters:
➡️ Timing (empty stomach vs. with food)
➡️ Type (milder vs. darker roast)
➡️ How it plays with your unique symptoms (like reflux or urgency)

The goal isn’t fear. The goal is understanding your gut and making coffee work with it — not against it.

So if someone’s making you feel like a bad person for loving your morning brew… unfollow accordingly.

28/01/2022

Uncomplicated can be nice for a weekend break-fast.
And with the weekend upon us, anyone else already thinking about breakfast eats?
There are plenty of gluten-free alternatives for muffins, pancakes and other breakfast favs but sometimes a good ol' homemade bacon & egg breakfast is everything you need and IMO, it's also not crazy complicated to do a GF version.
Not complicated but still a few tips to keep it safe if total gluten avoidance is your game:

- Watch out for cross contamination from the butter dish, jam jar, toaster cutting boards etc. - all it takes is a few pesky crumbs to ruin a perfectly safe gluten-free bread product & to put your safety in jeopardy.

- Check your bacon package for a gluten free claim, contains statement and/or BROW (barley, rye, oats or wheat) ingredients. Many brands are GF but you should always check to be sure. I've found non-GF ingredients on some of the 'maple' flavoured options out there.

- Don't forget the spuds. If you're all in and thinking about hashbrowns, check ingredients to be sure there's nothing of concern or consider a DIY version and toss those leftover cooked potatoes in the fridge in some GF seasoning and make your own.

safe

06/07/2020

Mondays are bad enough, am I right?⠀
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Many clients ask why their gut issues seem to be the worse on Monday compared to mid-week. Truth is there is likely a logical explanation.⠀
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My response is always to inquire as to what is going down on the weekends. With the hot weather we've been having, where there a few extra alcoholic beverages compared to week day routine? Stops for an ice cream cone? Late morning brunch instead of usual light breakie? Extra cup of coffee while sitting on the dock? A couple of late nights and less than ideal amount of sleep? Forgot to take your fibre supplement?⠀
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For most people, weekend and weekday routine can look quite different and that can have an impact on IBS symptoms. Rough Mondays followed by things settling by Wednesday-Thursday before the cycle repeats could be a sign that your weekend routine, or lack their of, needs some attention.⠀
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Need help developing a routine for your weekends that doesn't result in rough Mondays? I am accepting new clients in my practice. Link in bio to connect with me and let's work together. ⠀
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01/07/2020

There is so much to love and be proud of in Canada!⠀
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As the country celebrates today in our red and white, here are a few slightly less celebration worthy stats on incidence of gut issues in Canada. We are blessed to have the healthcare system we have in this country to diagnose and care for Canadians. A hope for the future is to see increased prevention efforts and cures to see these numbers decrease. ⠀
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- 1 in 150 Canadians lives with inflammatory bowel disease in the form of crohn's or ulcerative colitis. This estimated incidence is one of the highest in the world⠀
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- It's estimated that 1 in 114 Canadians are affected by celiac disease, with 90% of celiac disease cases undiagnosed and those who are diagnosed are at greater risk to have an additional autoimmune disorders⠀
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- It's estimated that 1 in 14 Canadian men and 1 in 18 Canadian women will develop colorectal cancer in their lifetime. Colorectal cancer represents the 3rd most common type of cancer diagnosed in the country.⠀
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Are you are one of the '1 in ____' Canadians?⠀
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I am taking on new clients if you'd like to discuss your situation and explore dietary strategies together. Link in bio to connect with me and get started together.⠀
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