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 [...]
Ladies, this one is for you. Is your “time of the month” really more like a “time of the once every few months?” Or “time of the once every two weeks?” Maybe your cycle feels like a faucet, with migraines and unbearable cramps in tow. Or perhaps it’s light - concerningly light. The health of [...]
Ladies, this one is for you. Is your “time of the month” really more like a “time of the once every few months?” Or “time of the once every two weeks?” Maybe your cycle feels like a faucet, with migraines and unbearable cramps in tow. Or perhaps it’s light - concerningly light. The health of [...]
Ladies, this one is for you. Is your “time of the month” really more like a “time of the once every few months?” Or “time of the once every two weeks?” Maybe your cycle feels like a faucet, with migraines and unbearable cramps in tow. Or perhaps it’s light - concerningly light. The health of [...]
I’m eating healthily, working out, and sleeping plenty, but I just can’t seem to shake my exhaustion or lose those last 10 pounds. Sound familiar? If this is you, you may be experiencing the consequences of a slow metabolism. If so, what can you do about it - and what does it have to do [...]
The microbiome is a complex ecosystem of thousands of different types of microbes living in or on the human body. From yeasts to bacteria to amoebas, (weird, right?) some help us, some harm us, and some do neither. In light of its complexity - how on earth do we go about changing the microbiome for [...]
