Gut Health

Check out these evidence-based resources for IBS, IBD, SIBO, ulcers, dysbiosis, and/or leaky gut syndrome.  From herbs and tea recipes to functional foods, prebiotics to probiotics, gut health supplements, and healthy recipes for improving your digestion and overall health from the inside out, we’ve got you covered!

Onions and IBS - How to Address and Overcome an Onion Intolerance

Onions and IBS: Dietitian Explains Possible Root-Cause Culprits of Your Onion Intolerance

Do you love onions but suspect that onions may not love you back? If you’ve ever noticed an uptick in symptoms of smelly gas, belly bloat, and/or diarrhea after eating onions, this sounds like an onion intolerance– and yes, in case you’re wondering– that’s a real thing!  Onions are actually a surprisingly common symptom trigger …

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Histamine Intolerance and Gut Issues - Dietitian Explains (Whole-istic Living)

Could Histamine be a Hidden Culprit of Your Gut Symptoms? (Dietitian Explains)

If you’re prone to itchy skin, hives, anxiety, dizziness, migraines, and/or stubborn gut issues (especially bloating and diarrhea), especially after eating foods high in histamine (think: tomatoes, citrus, spinach, pork, chocolate, cheese, fermented foods, etc.) …you may be dealing with histamine intolerance. Histamine intolerance doesn’t just show up one day for no reason – and …

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GI Revive® Dietitian Review

GI Revive® Gut Health Dietitian Review (2026)

There are countless functional foods and supplements for gut repair (a key component of any holistic gut-healing protocol) on the market; however, not all leaky gut repair supplements are created equal, and one size never fits all. If you’re on the fence about trying GI Revive® as a gut repair supplement on your healing journey, …

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High Cholesterol and IBS - The Gut-Heart Connection - Whole-istic Living

What your doctor isn’t telling you about high cholesterol and IBS: The gut-heart connection

Fun fact: My former doctor tried to put me on a statin (cholesterol-lowering drug) when I was 26 years old. My cholesterol had skyrocketed from 150ish to over 300 since the last time it was checked. Being a registered dietitian already by that time, I felt ashamed, and didn’t tell many people!  She tried to …

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Can You Drink Alcohol with IBS - Gut Health Dietitian Advice

Can you drink alcohol with IBS, IBD, SIBO, or CSID? [Gut health dietitian insights, tips, & best practices]

Alcohol is a controversial and confusing topic, especially when it comes to digestive disorders like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other conditions, which often masquerade as IBS. (Think: inflammatory bowel disease/IBD, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth/SIBO, celiac, and congenital sucrase isomaltase deficiency/CSID.) Is an occasional glass of wine or social drinking fine in moderation? Should we …

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6 Ways Carrots Can Trigger Diarrhea

6 Reasons Carrots Can Trigger Diarrhea, According to a Gut Health Dietitian

Have you noticed diarrhea after eating carrots, and found yourself feeling perplexed? (Aren’t carrots low FODMAP, low histamine, low sulfur, and considered a generally “IBS-friendly” food?)  Even so, you may be onto something. It’s time to put our detective hats on and connect the dots! Read on to learn 6 reasons carrots can potentially trigger …

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fiber and IBS - gut health dietitian insights

Fiber: Friend or Foe?  (Why Fiber Helps Some People with IBS — and Hurts Others)

“You need more fiber!” …said almost every gastrointestinal (GI) doctor, to almost all of their patients presenting with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. If you’re dealing with gut issues of any kind, I’d bet $ you’ve probably heard this advice before. (*Sigh.*) Don’t get me wrong – as a gut health dietitian, I love fiber-rich …

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Lactose Intolerance- Gut Health Dietitian Tips & Insights on How to Navigate It

How to Know if You Have a Lactose Intolerance (and What You Can Do About It) – Dietitian Insights

Lactose intolerance is the most common type of food intolerance, impacting ~10-20% of the entire adult population (1). In my gut health nutrition practice, I’ve observed that many folks with gut issues such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and congenital and acquired sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (CSID and …

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FODZYME review - a gut health dietitian's honest opinion

FODZYME Review: Gut Health Dietitian’s Honest Opinion (2026)

FODZYME, a digestive enzyme shown to help break down FODMAPs in foods, is trending in the gut health industry – especially for folks suffering from FODMAP intolerances. But does FODZYME work, and is it worth the investment?  As a gut health dietitian in private practice, I believe FODZYME is worth trying if you have irritable …

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