Preparing for Consultation with a Gastroenterologist
If you have an enteropathy, it’s likely your healthcare professional will refer you to a gastroenterologist. As a gas…
What Foods Should You Avoid This Thanksgiving If You Are Trying to Stay Away from Sugar?
The holiday season is here again, and it’s time to share food and drink with friends and family. Thanksgiving is the …
Collagen Peptide Supplements are Making People Take Notice
Reversing the signs of aging is big business around the world, so whenever a supplement alleges to promote younger-lo…
Why Sugar Is Scary Bad for You
On Halloween, kids often measure the success of their evening not by the coolness of their costume, but by the amount…
Could I Be Allergic to Sugar?
Sugar is in many of the foods you eat on a daily basis. It occurs naturally in foods like fruit and milk, and is adde…
Carbohydrate Malabsorption or Intolerance – The Low-FODMAP Elimination Diet
In Article 6, you learned that Sucrose Intolerance may be more common than you think and could be causing or contribu…
Baby Tummy Troubles
Parents love their babies. Holding them close and giving lots of kisses not only helps to strengthen the bond between…
Dirty Keto
Most of you have read about the keto diet, a program designed around eating foods high in fat, like butter, cream, an…
Five Easy Meals for Busy Moms
Summer is definitely over and it’s time for warm comfort food, the kind of food that fills the house with familiar sm…
Subscription Meal Plans – Are They Right for You
In a world that prefers online shopping over going to the mall, it’s no surprise that subscription meal plans are bec…
Low-Sugar Lunch Ideas for Back-to-School
Every year, the time between school ending for summer break and the new school year beginning seems to get shorter an…
Sucrose Intolerance or Malabsorption
Sucrose (table sugar) Intolerance is more common than you think! Your unresolved enteropathy IBS-D/M (irritable bowel…
Fun Low-Carb Meals for Times You’re Too Tired to Cook
Holding down a full-time job while running a household with two busy teenagers is exhausting. Although most teens can…
Back to School with a Food Intolerance
Food intolerances are not easy for the children and families who manage them on a daily basis. Having an intolerance …
Demystifying Caffeine
If specialty coffee shops have proved one thing, it’s that coffee is in huge demand. With specialty coffee shops on v…
The Why and What Behind Elimination Diets
The symptoms of food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities may manifest in many ways. The most notable of these …
The Relationship of Food with Enteropathies
In Article 4, you learned about the differential diagnosis of enteropathy, shown in Figure 4.1. In review, enteropath…
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Without Consuming Sugar
It’s three o’clock and there are two hours left in the work day. The last slice of the monthly birthday cake is in th…
Top Reasons for Belly Bloat
Pants feeling too tight? Tummy looking a bit distended? Feeling uncomfortable and full? All of these may be symptoms …
What It Means to Have Chronic Diarrhea
There is absolutely nothing sexy about diarrhea, but we’ve all had to deal with it at some time in our lives. Whether…
Easy Snacks to Take Along to the Beach
Summer time means beach time! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has calculated the length of the U.…
Allulose, The Latest Natural Sugar Alternative
Ask almost anyone and they will say that “sugar” is a dirtier word than “fat.” Eating a diet low in sugar has become …
A 7-Step Approach to Enteropathy Diagnosis
Here’s how I make the diagnosis or diagnoses of enteropathy. Remember, it’s very common for more than one to be prese…
Sunday Brunch Makeover
Summer is here, and it’s filled with kids at home, sleepovers, family visiting from out of town for graduations, brid…
Celebrate the Fourth of July the Low-Carb Way
The Fourth of July is one of those holidays that can be celebrated anywhere with anyone. This day can be celebrated a…
Here’s Our Agenda, and We Begin with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
If you suffer with an “enteropathy,” this is the third article or lesson of our myguthealthtoday.com series. I will e…
Making It Easy to Keep Your Child’s Food Safe
According to the Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) organization, 1 in 13 children in the United States has…
Oral Health and Your Gut
The human digestive system is home to a large and diverse group of microorganisms. Of the 100 trillion different spec…
Why Men and Women Have Different Responses to Gut-Health Conditions
In case you haven’t noticed, men and women are not the same. Although the struggle for equality in the workplace and …
Aging and the Onset of Food Allergies
Growing older is a fact of life. Milestone after milestone is reached. And through it all, the body ages as the years…
What Your Stool Can Reveal about Your Health
We all poop. Most of us every day, and some of us at the same time every day, like clockwork. Some of us take our tim…
Understanding the Symptoms of Celiac Disease and When It’s Something Else
According to Medical News Today, “Gluten is a family of proteins found in grains like wheat, rye, spelt, and barley.”…
Kids and Sugar: How Much Is OK?
Too much sugar from processed foods, sweets, and even juices cause many health issues, such as diabetes, high blood p…
Nutrition Label Makeover
Back in May of 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that changes would be made to the nutritio…
6 Low-Sugar, Low-Carb Lunches to Take to Work
Trying to maintain healthy eating on-the-go is very challenging. It can be difficult to find meals low in sugar and c…
Food Allergies and Autism Spectrum Disorder
In recent years, autism has become a household term. Today, most people know someone affected by autism spectrum diso…
Five Ways to Clean up Your Kids’ Diets
It is really difficult to stay on top of everything children are eating. As a parent, you spend so much time running …
Sheet-Pan Meal Magic
If you’ve got a cookie sheet in your home, you’ve got the tool necessary to whip up easy, quick, and nutritious meals…
How to Live with a Digestive Disorder
Living with a digestive disorder can seem overwhelming. Between diets, medications, and dealing with everyday life, t…
National Sucrose Intolerance Week April 1-7, 2019
This year, National Sucrose Intolerance Week will be celebrated April 1 through 7. Another name for Sucrose Intoleran…
What Causes Our Gas to Be Smelly?
When it comes to bodily gas, sometimes you’ll notice a distinct stench, while other times the gas is more noise than …
What Is Going on in Your Gut?
The digestive system is a large group of organs working together to convert food into energy the body can use. Starti…
Tips for Sticking to a Healthy Diet
Change is scary for people. Whenever a new idea is introduced, even if it is in the best interest of health and well-…
Will Going Vegan Help You Lose Weight?
Some people go vegan for ethical reasons; others go vegan for weight loss. In general, going vegan can help you drop …
What Are Healthy Fats and Why Should You Care?
Fat has earned a bad reputation in our society. In a culture obsessed with weight loss and the quest for the perfect …
Worldwide Endometriosis Month
Endometriosis – a disease in which tissue that lines inside of the uterus is found outside the uterus – affects an es…
Healthy, Low-Sugar, Frozen-Food Choices
Frozen “TV dinners” got their start decades ago in 1954 when the Swanson brothers had 260 tons of turkey leftover fro…
Common Misconceptions of a Healthy Diet
Read any article on healthy eating and weight loss, and invariably you have to eat one food group in larger quantitie…
Gut Health = Your Health!
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Welcome and Empowerment
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What Is the Flexitarian Diet?
You may thought of going vegetarian or vegan after hearing about all the health and environmental benefits. But hambu…
The Importance of a Healthy Microbiome During Pregnancy
Preparing for a child is a special time in a woman’s life. Once she becomes pregnant, many changes occur in her body.…
Road Trips with Tummy Troubles
It was the first trip my fiancée and I were taking together. We were jetting off to civilization – Chicago, to be exa…
Top 10 Snack Foods With the Lowest Sugar
February is National Snack Food Month in the United States, and you may be looking at how you are managing the New Ye…
Healthy, Low-Sugar, Dinner Recipes to Get You Through the Week
One of the many difficult tasks parents have is to come up with creative, budget-friendly, healthy dinner ideas every…
Do Relationships Make You Fappy?
A few years back, actor Channing Tatum coined a term regarding being fat and happy in his marriage, “Right now, what …
Sugar-Free Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. It may be a “Hallmark” holiday, but it does seem to carry a lot of sentim…
Top 10 Sugar-Bomb Snack Foods
Since 1989, February has been celebrated as National Snack Food Month in the United States. At one time, snack foods …
Meal Prep Magic
Time is a luxury – something most of you cannot afford to waste and wish you had endless amounts of. Most families op…
Eight Signs of an Unhealthy Gut
The status of your gut health has become an indicator of overall health and wellness, or so it seems. The benefits of…
Low-FODMAP Made Simple
As many of you are aware, a number of foods are triggers for digestive issues. With an increase in the number of food…
Colonizing Your Baby’s Gut for a Healthy Microbiome
From the moment a woman becomes pregnant, she is bombarded with a tremendous amount of information: what to eat, vita…
How Menstrual Hormones Affect Digestion
From the time a woman reaches sexual maturity at around age 13, she will have her period for three to seven days, eve…
Celebrate January 14-18 and Go Sugar-Free for Five Days!
January 14 through January 18, 2019 is National Sugar Awareness Week. This year, sugarawareness.com would like to cha…
5 Tests to Help Diagnose a Food Intolerance or Allergy
If you live with chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea, or constipation, it can be debilitating. The fear of having advers…
Low-Carb Diets Versus Low-Sugar Diets
With so many diet choices to choose from, it is very difficult to find one that may be the best and healthiest option…
Why We Crave Carbohydrates 24-7
It’s winter and there’s a chill in the air. Out come the sweaters and scarves and fuzzy socks. Hot tea and cocoa beco…
Nine Tips for Transitioning to a Low-Sugar Lifestyle
The holidays fly by and before anyone is really ready, it’s January 1! For some, the new year is a time of change, a …
New Year’s Evolution – Change Your Mindset for a Happier Life
Each new year, millions of people resolve to “change” or “fix” something. Very lofty and unattainable goals are set –…
What Is the Golden Milk Trend?
The Golden Milk trend may have started only a few years ago, but it has ancient roots that date back centuries. These…
The Impact of Stress on Your Gut Health
The alarm didn’t go off; it’s raining and traffic is miserable; coffee gets spilled on a clean, white shirt. All of t…
Gluten-Free Holiday Cookies
Christmas is generally a time of sharing cookies. Whether they are brought to parties, shared as gifts, or made as pa…
10 Gifts for People with Chronic Stomach Conditions
’Tis the season for shopping madness, and choosing the perfect gift is often elusive. But if you know someone who suf…
Low-Sugar Festive Holiday Cocktails
The holidays are upon us, and the parties have commenced. Trying to eat and drink healthy while attending events with…
Don’t Get Caught With Dirty Underwear
Remember when your mother reminded you to change your underwear in case you were involved in an accident? Unfortunate…
10 Best Cooking Gadget Gifts
Like it or not, Christmas is weeks away. Stores are stocked up for the shopping frenzy that occurs every year. If you…
Allergy-Safe Holiday Desserts
For many, after-dinner treats and desserts are the favorite part of the holiday meal experience. The pace has slowed,…
5 Ways to Enjoy Your Meal and Keep Your Pants Buttoned
How many times have you chosen your holiday dinner outfit based on comfort knowing you will end the meal feeling stuf…
7 Great Ways to Repurpose Thanksgiving Leftovers
You almost always have way too much food left over after Thanksgiving dinner, probably enough to feed a small army be…
Top 5 Thanksgiving Sugar Bombs
Thanksgiving is truly an interesting time. Some families have long-standing traditions about the food served and the …
Managing Food Sensitivities with Underlying Emotional Eating Patterns
Leanne Oaten, Holistic Counselor and Coach There are major differences among the reasons we have for avoiding certain…
Type 3 Diabetes – The Connection Between Type 2 Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease
Recent studies have shown that there is a strong connection between Alzheimer’s disease, obesity, and Type 2 diabetes…
The Cooking Oil Dilemma
Unless you know exactly what you’re looking for, going to the market for cooking oil has become an overwhelming exerc…
No Stomach For Cancer
No Stomach For Cancer is the slogan used for raising awareness about stomach cancer, and November is stomach-cancer a…
Is Your Gut Controlling Your Weight?
As much of the country continues to battle obesity, scientists are looking at the causes. Most of them – such as diet…
I Need a Bathroom, FAST!
You’re on a road trip and suddenly, you have to go, and there’s no restroom for an hour. Do you pull over and go on t…
Artificial Sweeteners: Is One Better than the Other?
When it comes to artificial sweeteners, is one better than the other? Let’s take a look at each one and see wh…
What Can You Do to Help Your Snoring Problem?
Snoring can be an indicator of a greater health problem, so it’s always a good idea to mention it to your docto…
Creating a Food-Safe Halloween Through the Teal Pumpkin Project
The Teal Pumpkin Project is an awareness campaign to help promote a food-safe environment for children suffering from…
Be Kind…You Never Know Who Could Be Suffering with an Invisible Illness
“Let us be kind to one another, for most of us are fighting a hard battle,” was written by the Reverend John Watson u…
When Your Child Is Bullied for a Food Allergy…It’s No Joke
Although individuals with food allergies did not choose the condition, it remains their burden to educate peers to pr…
Top 10 Highest and Lowest Sugar-Content Halloween Candy
School has just started, and children are already talking about what they are going to be for Halloween. Go into any …
Low-Sugar Recipes to Share with the Family this Fall
Fall is the return of warming, comfort food like soups, stews, chilis, and pasta. Read on for some great fall recipes…
The Connection Between Chronic Illness and Mental Health
October has been designated as Depression Awareness Month to educate misunderstandings regarding the condition and ho…
The Connection Between Food Allergies, Intolerances, and Skin Rashes
Our skin is the largest organ of our body. It is the body’s first line of defense, protecting it from unwanted pathog…
Three Creative Ways to Sneak More Veggies into Your Kids’ Diets
It’s notoriously difficult to get kids to eat their veggies. As parents, it can get tiring to constantly fight with y…
Is Your Food Safe?
September is National Food Safety Education Month. During this time, awareness regarding safe food handling and preve…
Six Strategies to Help Your Overweight Child
For Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, here are six ways for parents, teachers, and the community to help children le…
Back-to-School, Low-Sugar Lunch Ideas
No matter how many kids you have or how many times you’ve made their lunches, keeping kids interested in their …
Five Tips to Survive Parties for Kids with Food Allergies and Intolerances
Daycares and schools often have rules and regulations to help keep all kids safe from food allergies and intolerances…
How Opioids Affect Your Gut Health
Have you ever wondered how opioids affect your gut health? Here are some of the side effects from long-term use.
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Everything You Need to Know About Ingesting Collagen
Learn about improving your body, inside and out, by ingesting collagen.
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Fast To-Go Breakfasts for Kids Before School
I’m not sure about your household, but in mine, getting the kids out the door on time is neither fun nor easy. Regard…
Teaching Children About Food Allergies and Intolerances
Although sharing is an important social practice, food sharing is neither safe nor healthy.
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Healthy Foods That Can Cause Sleepiness
Trying to fit in exercise, good nutrition, and adequate sleep can be difficult to attain especially when many healthy…
How Do You Know If You Have Been “Glutened?”
Getting “glutened” is when someone with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or other gluten-free diet reg…
Is Cauliflower Really a Healthier Swap for Carbs?
People are going crazy for “cauliflower everything” as a swap for carbs. But is cauliflower really a healthier way to…
Easy Healthy Grilling Hacks for Summer
When summer comes around, it’s time to fire up the grill. Here are a few tricks for grilling that make grilling…
Trick Your Sweet Tooth
Summertime brings the memories of state fairs, Fourth of July celebrations, kids home for the summer, and a time of f…
Pros and Cons of the MIND Diet
The MIND Diet is a hybrid of the highly effective Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet. As the name implies, the diet…
Everything You Need to Know About Water-Weight Gain
Here’s a guide to helping you understand what it really means to lose water-weight gain.
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Is it IBS or a Food Intolerance?
Your stomach hurts. You feel bloated and have relentless gas. You use the restroom so frequently that you’re afraid t…
Will an Apple a Day Keep the Doctor Away?
A healthy diet seems like an obvious fact for most parents: fresh fruits and vegetables over sugary treats and sodas.…
Pros and Cons of the DASH Diet
What is the DASH Diet? It actually stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. Despite its fast-sounding name…
What is Gastroparesis?
During the month of August, healthcare providers, patients, family, and community members aim to raise awareness, sup…
Dairy-Free Frozen Summer Treats
Who doesn’t love ice cream? So many flavor choices and styles: slow churned, gelato, frozen custard, chocolate-dipped…
What’s the Deal with Deli Meats?
Are they really so bad that you need to find an alternative for your brown bag lunch? Or can you enjoy them in a pinc…
Here’s How to Tell the Best Water for Your Health
Knowing the answers to some commonly asked questions about good old H2O can help you understand the nuances and make …
Alcohol and Your Gut
If you have been following posts on myguthealthtoday.com, you have undoubtedly learned how delicate gut health is and…
The Truth About Swimming on a Full Stomach
“Don’t go swimming for at least an hour after you eat.” Is this really a medical fact or simply an old wives’ tale?
Eight Healthy Versions of July Fourth BBQ Favorites
Create healthier versions of classic Fourth of July dishes or prepare simple swap outs everyone will enjoy. The heavi…
Food and Beverages to Be Aware of When Traveling
Summer is the perfect time to travel, but nothing can make a summer vacation more miserable than a sudden bout of …
Saying “I Do” with Food Allergies
It’s June and the summer wedding season is officially upon us. After months of preparation – choosing invitations, tr…
Keep the Kids Eating Healthy at Home for the Summer
Just when I thought “What’s for dinner?” was the most dreaded question I heard from my kids, now the statement, “What…
Wanderlust with a Food Intolerance
Dreaming about exotic foreign places or our exceptional national parks? How about a European adventure or a tropical …
Ten Tips for Avoiding Bikini Bloat
Knowing what to eat and drink and what to avoid can help you look and feel your best when you hit the sand – or…
What Are Superfoods?
The term “superfoods” has been tossed around a lot in recent years, but many people still don’t understand what the w…
Lactose Intolerance: Why Can Only Some People Tolerate Dairy?
Milk is really nutritious. It contains calcium, protein, vitamins B2 and B12, and vitamin D; and it is considered to …
Seven Tips for Making Sugar-Free Summer Cocktails
When the summer weather heats up, there’s no better way to cool down than with a refreshing cocktail. But some …
The Gut Connection That Will Surprise You
How many times have you heard that our largest sex organ is the brain? Or that our libido and sexual functioning is &…
Grilled Eggplant Tacos
Wow your friends this Memorial Day weekend and grill up something unique and healthy. This Grilled Eggplant Taco reci…
How to Take Your Medications and Supplements on the Go
If you have a gut health condition or a food intolerance, there’s no need to stay home. Here are some tips on how to …
Cucumber Greek Salad Recipe
Eating a Mediterranean Diet is highly recommended by the American Heart Association. The diet consists of eating prim…
What Is the Mediterranean Diet?
You may have heard of the Mediterranean Diet but assumed it’s just another passing weight-loss fad. In truth, the Med…
How to Recognize the Symptoms of an Allergic Reaction to Food
Despite the widespread prevalence of food allergies and the15 million Americans diagnosed with a food allergy, food a…
Six Tips for a Food-Safe Party
Food allergies and intolerances are no joke. An estimated 15 million Americans have a food allergy, and 5.9 million o…
Top Four Sugar Apps
Don’t know how much sugar is in your food? Well…. there’s an app for that! Label reading can be tricky, as can unders…
Five Things to Consider Before You Go Vegan
Before there were trendy diet options such as paleo, gluten-free, and keto, there was the vegan lifestyle. Donald Wat…
Water-Weight Gain: Why It Happens and How to Avoid It
Is water retention always a bad thing? Some experts would like you to know a few things before you begin a detox plan…
Why Kids Need Help Learning to Love Veggies
Trying to make sure kids get balanced nutrition can be really tough. The vegetable battle is not one worth having whe…
Ten Food Trends for 2018
Each year, certain foods and products take hold of our imaginations and pocketbooks. Here are 10 of the food trends t…
The Similarities Between IBS and Food Intolerance Can Lead to Misdiagnosis
Painful bloating, diarrhea, and discomfort are just a few of the shared characteristics of both IBS and food intolera…
The Top-Rated Diets for 2018
It’s almost half-way through the year, and we start to take stock of how our New Year’s resolution diet is working. D…
Stress and a Stomachache: The Mind-Gut Connection
It’s known that the body’s central nervous system starts with the brain. It seems a lesser known part of …
Top Ten Sugary Foods to Ditch
You may think you know where to find sugar, and you’re probably right. What you may be overlooking are foods th…
Five Simple Ways to Cut Sugar from Your Kids’ Diet
Here are five ways to keep kids nourished and satisfied while maintaining healthy habits.
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Tasty Trends for Your Sweet Tooth This Year
Every year some things change, and some things stay the same. This axiom is true of our quest for both sweetness and …
National Sucrose Intolerance Week
The week of April 2 – 8, 2018 is the first National Sucrose Intolerance Week in history. Help us spread the wor…
Does Your Child Have a Food Intolerance?
Making the decision to have children is one most couples don’t enter into lightly. A lot of thought and planning goes…
How Caffeine Affects Our Digestive System
You probably think of caffeine as that cup of coffee you have in the morning or afternoon to “ wake you up.” While ca…
Could You Be Suffering from Wheat Belly and Not Know It?
Have you heard the term “wheat belly” floating around but don’t know what it is? First off, Wheat Belly is the title …
Why the Instant Pot is Worth the Hype
Author: Jessica L. Hale, Single mom of two The Instant Pot electric pressure cooker has been the single, most exciti…
Helpful Resources to Learn More about Diet and Nutrition
March is National Nutrition Month. If you have, or suspect you might have, a food intolerance or allergy, then take t…
Sucrose and Its Effect on Our Hormone Production
Sugar is in almost everything we consume – both healthy and unhealthy – in our culture. It’s in healthy foods like pr…
The Connection Between Gut Health and Allergies
Sneezing? Itchy eyes? Runny nose? With the coming of spring come allergies. Common symptoms of allergies include ear …
Celebrate Rare Disease Day on Feb 28, 2018
The last day of February is celebrated as Rare Disease Day around the world. The month of February was chosen specifi…
How a High Sugar Diet Affects Your Heart
Even if you don’t have a sweet tooth, chances are that you still consume a great deal of sugar. Most people today con…
High and Low Sugar Snacks
February is National Snack Food Month but that doesn’t mean you have to give up on your low-sugar diet. Instead, lear…
Adriana’s 10-Minute Pasta
In a pinch for a last minute Valentine’s Day surprise? We’ve got you covered. Pull together a delicious dinner fast w…
The Whole30 Plan: Change Your Eating Habits and Your Health
By: Jessica Hale, Single Mom of Two The Whole30 Program, a plan to change your eating habit and your health, is featu…
No-Bake, Vegan, Almond Joy Bars
These No-Bake, Low-Sugar, Almond Joy Bars are a perfect homemade Valentine’s Day gift for your sweetie. They ar…
First Date Ideas If You Suffer from Sucrose Intolerance
We’ve only just rung in the New Year, and Valentine’s Day is suddenly just around the corner. For anyone with a food …
The Five Best and Five Worst Super Bowl Halftime Performances
Does anyone even really watch the actual game during the Super Bowl anymore? It seems like the performance of the Nat…
Flavorful, Calorie-Light Super Bowl Snacks
The Super Bowl A time where we Americans come together to fall off the New Year’s Resolution health wagon and back in…
Quick Low-Sugar Snack Ideas for Kids
When kids come home from school, they are ravenous. Whether it’s hours before dinner or they’re heading out to an aft…
What is Intermittent Fasting?
Intermittent fasting is a term that you’ve probably heard a lot lately. It’s a blanket term to describe a cycle of fa…
The Dukan Diet: Pros and Cons
The Dukan Diet, sometimes called the Dukan Method, is the creation of French nutritionist and dietitian Pierre Dukan.…
“The Buzz” Around Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition that has been “the buzz” around gastroenterology offices o…
Can a Registered Dietitian Help You Eat Better?
If you suffer from food allergies or food intolerances, then you probably know to avoid the foods that cause a reacti…
How to Start a Vegan Diet
Being vegan is nothing new; it’s been officially recognized since 1944. Yet the benefits of a vegan diet are only rec…
Wheat-Free Doesn’t Equal Gluten-Free
Many people are under the impression that “wheat-free” is synonymous with “gluten-free.” But for those who live with …
Make a Resolution to Be Sugar-Free
If you’re looking for a New Year’s resolution to boost your health and overhaul your lifestyle, why not try going sug…
Keto Diet: What Is It and Does It Work?
The origins of the keto diet, formally known as the ketogenic diet, date back to the 1920s and 1930s when it was pres…
Post-Holiday Detox Diet
For many on a weight-loss journey, the holidays may seem to be an insurmountable obstacle. You have tried your best t…
Mood and Hunger: Is There Science Behind Being “Hangry?”
“Hanger” or feeling “hangry,” a combination of “hungry” and “angry,” is such a widespread feeling that it has its own…
Sugary Alcoholic Drinks and Bad Hangovers: The Sugar Connection
Have you ever noticed that some hangovers are worse than others? There are a lot of factors that make up how bad your…
Pick Healthier Cocktails for the Holidays
The holidays are notorious for offering rich dishes and sweet treats. But many people don’t even think about the calo…
Sucrose-Free, Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies
Using sugar substitutes in baking has become mainstream as people try to cut calories and sugar, but still crave some…
Holiday Sugar Bombs and Best Bets
The holiday season is filled with tempting treats. Decadent pies are likely front and center in your mind’s eye, and …
Could Your Make-up and Hair Products Be Making You Sick?
If you have celiac disease or avoid certain foods because of food allergies, intolerances, or sensitivities, then you…
Top 10 Christmas and Hanukkah Desserts
Here are the top 10 holiday desserts ranked from 10 to 1. 10. Fruitcake We LOVE to hate this stuff. Nobody on earth h…
Fake Sugar, the 411
Sugar substitutes are everywhere, helping us keep the sweet and ditch the calories in hopes of a healthier lifestyle.…
Is Sugar Really Addictive?
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably been eating sugar your entire life. But if you have tracked your sugar co…
Low-Sugar Pumpkin Delight
Fall calls for more pumpkin-spice flavored recipes. This treat only has one gram of sugar per serving, so it’s perfec…
Food Cravings: What, Why, and When to Indulge?
We have all been there, sitting at our desks or behind our steering wheels, and all we can think about is that crunch…
Thanksgiving: Yesterday and Today
Have you ever wondered what was served on the first Thanksgiving Day? Well, thanks to The History Channel, here is th…
Feeding Guests with Special Dietary Needs
Food brings families and friends together. All cultures celebrate holidays and special occasions with food. That is w…
How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
Gaining weight around the holidays is something of a cultural myth. From jokes and mentions in the media, it sounds l…
True or False? A Diet High in Sugar Can Lead to Diabetes
November is National Diabetes Month, which draws awareness to the growing epidemic of diabetes in America. Diabetes a…
Four-Ingredient Pumpkin Fudge
Pumpkin-spice season is officially underway. Most of the pumpkin-spice flavored goodies offered this time of year are…
Why Am I so Gassy?
Passing wind, having gas, farting – these are all terms commonly associated with flatulence. The entire digestive tra…
Nine Holiday Travel Tips for Surviving the Airlines
By Amy Hammons, Registered Dietitian I’ve been lucky enough to log some serious air-travel miles this year, and I thi…
What’s the Sugar Count in Halloween Candies?
When it comes to Halloween candy, there’s no escaping sugar. But some candies contain fewer grams of sugar than other…
Enjoy the Tasty Treats of Fall Without Sugar Overload
Before the leaves even hit the ground, the smell of pumpkin spice fills the air. From famous coffee drinks to unlikel…
Sugar-Free Gummies
If you or someone in your home maintains a sugar-free or low-sugar diet, this recipe will make your day. In just 10 m…
Turn Halloween Teal This Year
This Halloween have a healthier holiday by providing Halloween treats without sugar for kids who are trick-or-treatin…
Why Do Oncologists Put Breast Cancer Patients on Low-Sugar Diets?
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and with it comes not only pink ribbons and reminders about self-checks and …
Is Sugar Lurking in Your Favorite “Healthy Foods?”
The American Heart Association recommends that women consume no more than 6 teaspoons (25 grams) of sugar per day and…
Why Do Carbs Have a Bad Rap?
You’ve probably read or heard about “good carbs” and “bad carbs.” But sometimes things get a little more complicated …
Does Age Matter When it Comes to Caloric Intake?
As people grow older, they start noticing changes in their physical appearance. Their hair may not be quite as silky …
Low-Carb, Low-Sugar Chicken Parsnip Stew
This one-pot wonder requires only 15 minutes of prep. It’s perfect for that first month the kids are back to school o…
Foods That May Trigger Heartburn
Everyone experiences heartburn at some point in their lives. A heavy feeling accompanied by a burning sensation in th…
Crock-Pot Cheeseburger Chili
Now that summer is over, it’s time to pull out the slow cooker for some warm, savory dishes like cheeseburger chili. …
Low-Carb, Sugar-Free Cookies and Cream Dip
This low-carb, sugar-free cookies and cream dip is a no-bake dessert. We love finding healthy recipes that save you t…
Is It a Myth That You Shouldn’t Eat After 7 p.m.?
Have you heard that you should stop eating by 7 p.m. or you’ll gain weight and have trouble sleeping? Maybe you read …
Everything You Need to Know About Fiber
You’ve probably been told to increase your fiber intake or make sure to get plenty of fiber. But what is fiber? And h…
Sunrise Bird’s Nest Breakfast
If you want to mix things up a bit for breakfast, you have found the perfect dish. These Bird’s Nest Breakfasts are t…
What Causes Your Hunger?
Do you feel like some days you are a lot hungrier than others? Maybe after dinner with friends, they groan about feel…
Is Your Sweet Tooth Giving You a Headache?
Getting a “brain-freeze” from eating ice cream is a common enough phenomenon to have a nickname for the cold-causing …
What Is Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)?
SIBO is an acronym for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. In a normal small intestine, a few strains of bacteria …
What is Bulletproof Coffee?
“Bulletproof coffee” is quite the buzzword these days. It does not actually make you bulletproof, but evangelists of …
Ten Tips to Healthy Eating on Vacation
Unfortunately, calories count even while you are on vacation. It can be tempting to give in and fall off the healthy …
Why Can Some People Eat More Than Others?
Anyone who has ever struggled with weight knows that it can be irritating when it seems that everyone around you can …
How Meditation Can Benefit Your Body and Your Belly
When it comes to health, there are some things that you have no control over, such as genetics. But some things you c…
Could Stress Hormones Impact Your Digestion?
The link between stress and gut health is well documented in everything from pop culture references to medical journa…
How to Choose a Healthy Protein Bar
Protein is an essential component of your diet. If you are trying to lose weight or address various health conditions…
10 Tips to Look Trimmer in Your Bikini This Summer
We are deep into summer, which means that the weather is warm enough for regular trips to the beach. Whether you’re t…
Healthy Fats vs. Unhealthy Fats
In terms of diet, not all fats are the same. Fat generally gets a bad rap, but there are actually healthy fats that a…
Top 10 Foods That Cause Heartburn
Heartburn affects millions of people at least once a month. Heartburn occurs when the muscle that separates the lower…
Banish the Bikini Bloat
Bikini season brings fear and trepidation each year. Whether you plan to sport an itsy, bitsy, teeny tiny bikini or g…
What to Eat and What to Skip While on Vacation
Between summer getaways and summer barbecue parties, it can be easy to get off track when you’re trying to eat health…
Kids, Feed Your Colon Critters
By: Susan Taylor It has been a long time since my family has gone out to dinner. My 7-year-old son has not been good …
Fermented Foods: Belly up to the Bar
By: Carol Kirkpatrick It seems like I am always the last one to hear about the “latest thing”. My favorite pair of je…
Dandelions and Your Gut Lawn
By: Carol Kirkpatrick When I was a kid, we had the prettiest lawn in the neighborhood. It was my dad’s pride and joy,…
Kombucha: The Tea of Immortality
By: Carol Kirkpatrick Remember when the produce section of the grocery store was simple and straightforward? You wand…
Reach out to Others With Your Invisible Illness
If you have been diagnosed with a gut condition or disease, such as IBS, then it can feel lonely. Knowing that you ar…
Low-Carb, Grain-Free Lasagna Zucchini Boats
Love Italian food but not all of the calories and carbs? This healthy swap for traditional lasagna is sure to satisfy…
Low-Sugar Quinoa Omelet Bites
Whip up these Quinoa Omelet Bites for breakfast throughout the week. These are a great swap for carb and sugar heavy …
Bloating 101: What Causes It and How to Fix It
Everyone feels bloated from time to time. But what really is bloating? Bloating is a term that is commonly tossed aro…
What Is Gastritis?
A little indigestion is one thing and probably nothing to worry about, especially if it is only occasional. But gastr…
Best Foods for Dietary Fiber
Dietary fiber’s primary function is to help regulate the bowels. For people who have IBS or IBD, fiber can help move …
How the Weather Affects What We Eat
Winter and cold weather conjures up images of comfort foods, fattening stews, fried goodies, baked cookies, creamy so…
Low-Carb, Grain-Free, Chicken Alfredo with Shirataki Noodles
We understand that not everyone has an hour to cook dinner every night. This is a great go-to recipe when you are tig…
Why Breakfast Is Important for Digestion
Breakfast is considered the most important meal of day. Eating or not eating breakfast tends to be an individual deci…
The Deal With Nightshades
Nightshades are a class of vegetables that you may have read about in mystery books. In real life, they are much less…
What Is the Difference Between IBS and IBD?
Hearing the terms IBS and IBD get tossed around can get very confusing. IBS refers to irritable bowel syndrome, while…
Bacon Ranch Chicken Casserole
There is no one who does not love savory, cheesy comfort food. This recipe is satisfying while being sugar-free, glut…
Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free Chocolate Dipped Donuts
Looking for a unique dessert for special occasions other than a cake or cupcakes? These low-carb, sugar-free, gluten-…
Top 10 Macronutrient Foods
Macronutrients are the three broad categories of nutrition that make up your body’s primary energy source: carbohydra…
The Super Sugar Roller Coaster
You have probably heard of a sugar high. Most likely it was in the context of small children overindulging in candy, …
10 Tips to Avoid Constipation
Constipation happens to everybody on occasion. If constipation tends to be a frequent occurrence for you due to food …
The Connection Between Sleep and Digestion
Most diet plans caution against eating a large meal or spicy food before bed because you may experience digestive dis…
Is Breakfast Really the Most Important Meal of the Day?
Common wisdom preaches that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and eating it is paramount to enjoying g…
There’s an App for That: Food Allergies, Intolerances and Other Dietary Restrictions
Allergies are serious business and are a surprisingly common form of disease. Luckily app creators know how hard it i…
Gluten-Free Paleo Greek-Style Green Beans and Chicken Thighs
A gluten-free, Paleo-friendly inexpensive dinner with only five minutes of prep time, yes please! You may be thinking…
Low-Calorie Blended Breakfast Meals
No time for breakfast? It takes just three minutes to whip up one of these breakfast smoothies. Each recipe is low in…
How Food Allergies and Intolerances Can Affect You Even Without Food
By using natural or organic skincare products and household cleaners, you can avoid chemicals and other unnatural thi…
What Your Poop Says About Your Health
If you experience constipation or diarrhea, it is important to pay attention. Both constipation and diarrhea are ways…
Gluten-Free Baked Spaghetti Squash Carbonara
Ready to finally try spaghetti squash as a pasta substitute? We have the perfect gluten-free recipe for you. Baked sp…
Bloating and Sucrose Intolerance: The Missing Link
By: Enrique Hernandez-Sanchez, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist Bloating, or the feeling or having a distended abdomen…
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