Holiday meals are meant to be enjoyed - why skip dessert? Don’t be afraid to indulge a little this year - even if you struggle with gut health. At IgY Nutrition, we’re all about balance. We put together some healthy-ish (emphasis on the “ish”) dessert recipes for the holidays just in case you’d like to [...]
If you’ve got iffy gut health - dysbiosis, SIBO, hormone fluctuations, whatever the culprit is - you might have a love-hate relationship with holiday dinner spreads. Glazed meats + stuffing + egg nog + pie should equal joy, not food comas! (Well, maybe a small one). The holidays are stressful enough as they are - [...]
Are you dealing with leaky gut syndrome? No fear - vitamins are here! Did you know specific vitamins and amino acids have been demonstrated in scientific studies to strengthen your gut barrier? Let’s jump in. Recap: What is the Gut Barrier? The gut barrier is a lot like how it sounds. It’s a wall between [...]
In our last blog titled “Salt and Gut Health Part 1: About Salt,” we explained why salt is essential for whole-body health and digestion. In short, salt is critical for the breakdown and absorption of food, motility, and microbiome health. But too much salt may result in too-high blood pressure and suppression of integral beneficial [...]
Do you ever crave potato chips? French fries? What about pretzel sticks? You might be yearning for something salty! We love salty food here at IgY Nutrition just as much as anyone else. So we decided to dig deep into the question: is salt healthy for your gut? Let’s jump in. Salt’s Function in the [...]
Are you constantly bloated, no matter what you eat? Do you experience constipation, diarrhea, or a mix of both? If so, it might be a good idea to get checked for SIBO, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. What is SIBO? SIBO occurs when too many bacteria (probiotic or harmful) inhabit the small intestine (1). You might [...]
Have you ever heard the phrase: “if you win the morning, you win the day?” We’re big believers in starting the day off right - especially when it comes to gut health. So we figured it was about time we created a breakfast blog. Remember: include fiber, fermented foods, polyphenols, protein, and plant-based fats to [...]
Have you ever heard the phrase: “if you win the morning, you win the day?” We’re big believers in starting the day off right - especially when it comes to gut health. We figured it was about time we created a breakfast blog. So how should you start your day off? Let’s take a look [...]
Craving an energy boost but don’t want to compromise your gut health? We’ve got you covered. Keep reading for gut-healthy caffeine recipes. Not sure what makes a source of caffeine healthy or unhealthy for your gut? Check out our recent blog titled “Gut Health and Caffeine.” Lattés Matcha Green Tea Latté Ingredients: One tbsp matcha [...]
What’s the deal with gut health and caffeine? Like most things, there are pros and cons. Let’s dive in. Caffeine and Motility Caffeine increases motility. Yep, you know what we mean. Ever drank a large coffee and found yourself running to the bathroom 15 minutes later? That’s a classic example of a motility ramp-up. Motility [...]
