If you’ve got irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you may have been told to avoid coffee or limit your caffeine intake. (For the record, that level of restriction may or may not be helpful!) And what about decaf coffee and IBS? Is that any better? One size never fits all – but if you’re suspecting that …
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Raw sauerkraut is a topic near and dear to my heart. I’ve been leaning on this prebiotic and probiotic “functional food” as a dietary staple and ally since 2013 (when I began my gut-healing journey) – and I continue to enjoy it all the time, even now that I’m in remission from irritable bowel syndrome …
If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you may have been advised to avoid caffeine (among other things). But does restricting caffeine really make a difference? It may seem that way at first glance, but that’s not always the case for IBS sufferers. In the world of nutrition and gut health, nothing is black-and-white! …
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As a former IBS sufferer and a holistic, functional dietitian nutritionist specializing in gut health, I’d love to pave the way for you by answering a frequently asked question that comes up a lot in my clinic: “What’s the best milk for IBS sufferers?” Let’s face it: whether you’re suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) …
If you suspect you have some “dairy issues” and you’d like to learn how to tell the difference between a lactose intolerance vs dairy sensitivity, look no further! In this article we’ll explore all things lactose and dairy in-depth from a holistic and functional nutrition lens, so you can get crystal-clear on what’s going on …
Lactose Intolerance vs Dairy Sensitivity: How to Tell Them Apart Read More »
Millions of people worldwide nowadays are suffering from some kind of “gut issues” which, at first glance, might seem to be irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). (Constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, gas, bloating, heartburn, nausea, etc.… the struggle is real!) But what I’m finding in my functional nutrition clinic (after digging deeper) is that many people who …
Can you take prebiotics and probiotics together? Should you take them together? Does it matter if they are in food or supplement form? The more we uncover about prebiotics and probiotics, naturally the more questions will come up – and as a functional gut health dietitian, holistic nutritionist, and former IBS sufferer, I’d love to …
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“What’s the difference between prebiotics vs probiotics?” …This is a frequently asked question that comes up a lot in my functional nutrition practice! Needless to say, prebiotics and probiotics are hot commodities in my field of gut health (for good reason). But unfortunately there’s also a lot of misunderstanding and exploitation when it comes to …
Prebiotics vs Probiotics, According to a Gut Health Dietitian Read More »
“Let’s talk about poop!” (Said *almost* no one ever… unless they happen to be into bathroom humor… and/or unless it’s a doctor, a holistic nutritionist, or a registered dietitian.) 😀 Which is why, as a gut health dietitian, I felt compelled to create and share a downloadable Bristol Stool Chart PDF via this article for you! …
Bristol Stool Chart PDF- Free Download & Holistic Guide to Deciphering Your Poop Read More »
Okay, so we all know about lactose intolerance – and some IBS sufferers may also even be familiar with fructose intolerance – but what about SUCROSE intolerance? Yup; that’s a thing! If you’re among the millions of people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who doesn’t get any relief from a low FODMAP diet, and you …
