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.
Sauerkraut, an ancient staple and modern-day “superfood” (aka “functional food”), is peaking the interest of IBS sufferers and health enthusiasts in recent years… for lots of reasons! (As it turns out, there’s a plethora of little-known raw sauerkraut health benefits, backed by research.) From gut health and immunity to heart health, bone health and detoxification, …
11 Evidence-Based Raw Sauerkraut Health Benefits (2025) Read More »
Most people are familiar with probiotic drinks (hello kombucha and kefir)… but what about functional prebiotic drinks?! As a functional dietitian and gut health nutritionist, I’m constantly on the lookout for products that promote optimal gut health. In my pursuit, within the last few years I’ve discovered some fun and fabulous prebiotic drink options – …
The Top 4 Prebiotic Drinks to Try in 2024, According to a Gut Health Dietitian Read More »
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 …
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 …
Should You & Can You Take Prebiotics and Probiotics Together? (FAQ) Read More »
“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 »
If you’re looking for ways to include more prebiotics in your diet (to help optimize your gut health), this free downloadable Prebiotic Foods & Herbs List PDF is just what the dietitian ordered! 😉 Probiotics are all the craze in the wellness industry nowadays. But if you ask me, not enough attention is given to prebiotics. …
Prebiotic Foods & Herbs List PDF (Free Download) Read More »
e’sOne thing I had to figure out early on during my gut-healing journey is that not all sauerkraut is created equal! (Most people don’t know that while all sauerkraut contains prebiotics, not all sauerkraut contains probiotics.) In a nutshell: the best sauerkraut for probiotics and for gut health is any type of raw (unpasteurized) sauerkraut …
The Best Sauerkraut for Probiotics and Gut Health: Functional Dietitian Picks Read More »
Can you take iron supplements and probiotics together? Can probiotics reduce the awful side effects of iron pills for people with iron-deficiency anemia? Does iron feed bad bacteria? Why does iron make people constipated? Is it possible to take iron pills without getting sick? …If you’ve asked yourself any of the above questions, and/or you’re …
“Fermented? EW!” …This was my mother’s reaction when I offered for her to try this raw sauerkraut with probiotics back in the early stages of my healing journey… I kid you not. 😀 I mean, she has a point! When I used to think of “fermented” foods, the first thing that came to mind was …
Lacto-Fermented Sauerkraut with Probiotics (Recipe) Read More »
