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Trendy or Helpful? Insight on Prebiotics & Probiotics You probably have heard the terms “pre- and pro-biotics” – but do you know what they are and why they are important? The human gastrointestinal (GI) tract contains over 500 different kinds of microorganisms, collectively called the gut microbiota. These beneficial bacteria have many important roles, including gut motility […]
Were you told that “nutrition doesn’t matter” when you were diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? Was it ever recommended that you meet with a registered dietitian for nutritional guidance? We are here to tell you that FOOD CHOICES DO MATTER IN MANAGING IBD FLARES AND SYMPTOMS. Because IBD affects the digestive system, diet and […]
If you suffer from IBS you’ve likely been told at some point by a healthcare provider to “consume more fiber in your diet.” But what if you’ve followed the doctor’s orders, yet your symptoms haven’t improved? Or even more frustrating, you actually felt even worse? This is where the low-FODMAP elimination diet comes into play. […]
Everywhere you turn there is new diet trend preaching the key to weight loss success. “Intermittent fasting, ketogenic, paleo, whole 30, vegan, low-fat, low-carb…” it’s enough to make you question if any food is healthy. In 2017 it was estimated that $66 billion was spent in the weight-loss industry1, yet the statistics show that the rate of obesity continues to rise. As […]
