digestion

Remove These Foods If You Have An Irritable Gut

There are a lot of ways in which we don't feel well. We are tired, constipated (or the opposite), bloated, anxious, and can’t think clearly. To make matters worse, there doesn't seem to be anything we can do. So, we put up with feeling unwell. You don’t have to just learn to live with uncomfortable…

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Leaky Gut, Your Microbiome, and Food Sensitivities

Remember the days when bacteria was decidedly all bad? We used antibacterial soaps in the shower, bleached (or use lysol on) every surface in the home. We used antibiotics much more often than now. Well, gone are the days of the indiscriminate war on bacteria. Now, scientists are vigorously sussing out the differences between good…

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Easy Raspberry Teff Muffins: High Protein, Gluten-Free

These muffins pack a lot of protein, omega-3, fiber and flavor. Bake them up for a party, for Sunday brunch, or for school/work snacks. They will store about 3-4 days at room temperature, and they also freeze well. Raspberry Teff Muffin Recipe Yield: 12 medium muffins Dry Ingredients: 2 cups teff flour 1/2 cup tapioca flour…

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How FODMAPs Can Effect Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Are you one of the millions with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? If so, join the growing ranks of digestive disorders in the United States and worldwide. It's truly a big problem! Kevin Johnson of The FODMAP Central wrote a guest post for you about FODMAPs and IBS. While FODMAPs isn't a cure for IBS, it…

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Nutrition Therapy for Crohn’s Disease

"All disease begins in the gut." - Hippocrates My clients know that I LOOOOOVE talking guts! The art and science of digestive health is really, really interesting, especially as our knowledge of it grows through research. Our guts are dynamic and impact every other system in our bodies. Unfortunately, digestive problems poop on a lot of people's parties.…

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Comforting and Easy Pumpkin Curry Soup

This creamy, comforting, curried soup is perfect for chilly winter or autumn evening. It's easy to fix in an instapot; make it gluten-free, vegan, or paleo. Add white beans for a protein boost. Serve with a squash base, or substitute ingredients as needed.  I like it served with basmati rice and topped with parmesan cheese…

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GAPS diet to help brain, gut, mental health

The GAPS diet has worldwide fans who use it to help gut disorders, autism, learning disorders, mood disorders, and mental illness. This is known as Gut and Psychology Syndrome. I asked Penelope Ferguson, a Certified GAPS practitioner and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, to help explain the GAPS diet in a podcast interview (her description below). Gut…

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How a low FODMAPs diet can improve your digestion and IBS

People who have intolerances to FODMAPs foods may suffer gas, bloating, pain, diarrhea, or increased pathogenic bacteria as a result of certain carbohydrates fermenting. The low FODMAPs strategy is a dietary approach that is growing in popularity for IBS sufferers. Many of my patients have found relief when I've helped them through the FODMAP method.…

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Is healthy food causing your digestion problems?

Mmmm, lunch! Being health-conscious, you grab a bowl of lentil soup with whole wheat toast. You slather it with fat-free apple butter. Later in the day, you treat yourself to a little frozen yogurt with your family. You've picked up these habits after years of trying. But if you're eating really well and still suffering…

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How to eat more veggies without trying too hard

Last week, I wrote about the recent research on correlations between vegetable consumption and happiness. Of course, you've heard the message that veggies are good for you, probably since you were a young lad. Plants contain antioxidants, anti-inflammatory nutrients, and liver-health-promoting micronutrients. (more…)

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