We’ve all heard the saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”, but do you know the facts behind this simple catchphrase?  I’m a huge fan of apples for their gut health benefits and their easy accessibility. While we only see a few varieties in the United States, there are over 7,500 types of apples around the world. Whatever varieties you enjoy the most, there are plenty of benefits to reap.  Let’s dive into some health facts about apples and how you can incorporate more into your diet.   Nutritional Profile Apples have a rich nutritional profile. These crisp and juicy fruit ..read more

Soup season is year-round for me but you’re going to really want to try this vegetable rice soup recipe when it’s cold outside. Not only is it warming but it’s full of fiber with one serving having 10 grams of fiber.  Your gut-healthy ingredients One of the best things about this recipe is the wide variety of veggies (and variety is key to good gut health). Since there are so many gut-healthy ingredients in this recipe, we’re going to focus on just a few of the standouts. Mushrooms Mushrooms in your soup are not only delicious, they can be good for your gut.  Mushrooms are a source o ..read more

These cupcakes are fudgy and filled with fiber. There are a few fiber foods snuck into the frosting and the cake batter with one brownie coming out at 7 grams of fiber. Your gut-healthy ingredients Medjool dates You may be surprised to learn that Medjool dates are a great source of fiber with just 2 dates having a little over 3 grams of fiber. There’s a mix of soluble and insoluble fiber in dates, with most being insoluble (1). Insoluble fiber helps add bulk to your poop making it easier to pass. Medjool dates are also acting as the sweetener for the cupcake but they aren’t just a sweet treat ..read more

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a digestive condition that affects millions of people around the world. It can be very frustrating to diagnose, as many cases are determined primarily by ruling out other conditions.  There can be many symptoms of IBS that vary depending on the individual. But one thing that many people with IBS will report experiencing is how much their mood and physical symptoms go together. Let’s unravel the gut-brain connection between stress and IBS.  Understanding IBS: Symptoms and Impact IBS is a functional digestive disorder. Its common symptoms include abdom ..read more

Pizza is legit one of my favorite foods. But have you ever wondered how long it takes for you to digest it? We’ll take a look at how pizza gets digested and how you can use mindfulness to better digest it. Pizza is actually a perfect food to incorporate a principle of The Mindful Gut®…eating with intention. Pizza starts digesting as soon as you start chewing Carbohydrate digestion begins in the mouth so the second that beautiful slice of pizza hits your tongue you will begin to digest your pizza. There are two types of digestion in the mouth: mechanical and chemical digestion.  All digest ..read more

This article is written by: Beverly Garden, RDN, LDN. Beverly is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Health, Nutrition and Food Writer who has worked in the field of nutrition for over 25 years. What if there was a food that could help prevent or control numerous diseases and conditions? One that could help promote optimal health and wellness? A food that is readily available and economical as well? Well, believe it or not, such a food DOES exist!  That food is green banana flour! In recent years, research has placed a spotlight on the amazing health benefits of green banana flou ..read more

A cold glass of apple juice is so refreshing but it could make you poop? Possibly. A cold glass of apple juice is so refreshing but it could make you poop? There could be a couple of  reasons why you may notice a bit of a laxative effect with apple juice. Why apple juice may make you poop. Apples are a great fiber food. They are a source of soluble fiber which helps for effortless poops because it helps to soften the stool making them easier to pass. But it’s definitely not the fiber in apple juice that will help you poop. Apple juice, like most juices, has had most of its fiber removed ..read more

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