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If you’ve ever skipped breakfast, thinking you’d make up for it later, or grabbed something quick on the go that left you bloated and sluggish, this one’s for you. Breakfast isn’t just a morning ritual—it’s the foundation for how your gut (and your whole body) functions throughout the day. Let’s loo...

When it comes to digestive health, there’s one tip that is given out over and over again, and deserves a closer look: fiber.

While probiotics and gut-healing supplements often take the spotlight, fiber is the foundation that helps your gut thrive. Yet, studies show that most people aren’t eating en...

I know- water is BORING..... and now that it's getting colder outside, water just isn't something I'm looking forward to drinking. But hydration is often overlooked when it comes to supporting gut health.

While many people focus on probiotics, fiber, and diet changes, staying hydrated is just as es...

Do you find yourself reaching for something sweet every day? Maybe it’s that afternoon candy bar, or perhaps it’s the extra sugar in your coffee. Or maybe, you don't have a sweet tooth but most of your food is prepared (eating out, quick grab and go meals) and you've started noticing everything seem...

Have you ever noticed how your gut feels when you're anxious or stressed? The connection between your gut and brain is powerful, and it’s a two-way street. What’s happening in your gut can influence your brain and mood, and vice versa. This is called the gut-brain axis, and taking care of both is es...

Probiotics have gained substantial attention in recent years for their potential benefits in gut health. As living microorganisms that confer health benefits to the host, probiotics can play a crucial role in maintaining and restoring gut flora balance (helping treat gut dysbiosis).

But before you ...

I'll be the first to admit that when I'm stressed out, my focus on nutrition generally has been one of the first things to go. At the height of my anxiety, I decided to take a look at what I was eating. I wrote down what I ate for three days . . . boy, what a wake up call.

No breakfast, two cups o...