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ADDED FIBER – a good way to meet your daily fiber requirement? By Julie Adams, RD The latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans has identified dietary fiber as a “nutrient of public health concern,” warning that insufficient intake can lead to poor health outcomes. In fact, the average American consumes about half the recommended 25-38 […]
May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month by Liz Moon, NP Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition in which the body develops antibodies (an immune system response) toward a protein called gluten. Gluten is commonly found in wheat, barley, and rye. The disease will occur in individuals that are genetically predisposed. People with a first-degree […]
MEET OUR NEWEST REGISTERED DIETITIAN – DANIELLE! Welcome to Comprehensive Gastrointestinal Health, Danielle! We are so lucky to have another brilliant nutrition expert to join our caregiver team. Learn more about Danielle below and come visit us soon to help with any gastrointestinal health and wellness concerns that you have. Call 224.407.4400 or visit compgihealth.com […]
Digestive Enzymes and IBS by Claire Allen MS RDN LDN Digestive enzymes are proteins naturally produced by the gastrointestinal tract to assist our bodies in the breakdown and absorption of proteins, fats and carbohydrates consumed from food. In most people, supplementation is only necessary if the enzyme production is insufficient. As it pertains to […]
