A collection of recipes and articles on prebiotics and probiotics – for general gut health as well as for special conditions such as IBS, leaky gut, SIBO, IBD, and PCOS.
I originally discovered Biome Protect by Adapt Naturals via an ad on Instagram, and I felt compelled to give it a try because I was intrigued by the product claims and unique blend of ingredients. For context, I’ve been navigating Oral Allergy Syndrome since 2009, following the onset of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and subsequent …
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Sauerkraut and kimchi – two types of traditional lacto-fermented probiotic foods have a LOT in common! It’s easy to get these two functional foods confused for the other. However, there are also some distinct differences in terms of their cultural origins, the specific types of veggies and spices they’re made with, and their overall sensory …
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If you’re navigating stubborn gut issues, helping clients navigate gut disorders, and/or you/your client(s) recently uncovered low butyrate levels on a comprehensive stool analysis test, learning how to increase butyrate with the right foods and/or supplements could be a gamechanger! (That’s because butyrate, a type of short-chain fatty acid or “postbiotic”, is essential for a …
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Fiber and probiotics: two entirely separate categories of functional foods and supplements you’ll see trending in the gut health and wellness industry, nowadays… for a multitude of research-backed reasons! But did you know that fiber and probiotics actually work in tandem in many cases, as a dynamic duo, to optimize our gut health? That’s right …
If you’re searching for a resistant starch foods list PDF, I’ve got you covered! Feel free to download it for free, by clicking HERE. Keep reading to learn more about natural food sources of resistant starch, how you can potentially benefit from eating resistant starch-rich foods, and some easy ways to integrate these special prebiotic-rich foods …
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As a probiotic yogurt drink, Yakult inherently offers a slew of potential health benefits. Some Yakult benefits include, but aren’t limited to: improved gut health, reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety, enhanced immunity, reduced inflammation, and more. However, on the other hand, Yakult may not necessarily be healthy for everyone, since one size never fits …
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Whether you love sauerkraut as a condiment or probiotic functional food (or a bit of both), if you’re navigating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) you may find yourself wondering – is sauerkraut low FODMAP? Unfortunately I can’t give you a straight “yes or no” answer here – because it actually …
“Best Low FODMAP Yogurts for IBS – Comprehensive Brand/Product List & Guide” was written by Salisha Sial, B.A. (New York University graduate student in public health and nutritional sciences) and reviewed, edited and updated by Jenna Volpe, RDN, LD, CLT. If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), and you’ve …
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Probiotic pickles are lacto-fermented cucumbers which are unpasteurized, chemical-free, and made without any vinegar or chlorinated water. They’re also delicious, and can make an amazing functional food for supporting a healthy gut! But there’s more to the story. Finding pickles with probiotics is easier than it sounds – cause there are a lot of imposters …
o-If you’ve made it here, I’m guessing you’d like to download/print a copy of my free Probiotic and Prebiotic Foods List PDF! But before you do so, make sure to read this article so you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and understanding required to help you get the most value out of the PDF. Disclaimer: …
