Probiotics and weight loss has become a hot topic in the health and wellness world. As scientific advances unfold, the known positive effects of a healthy gut seem more and more promising. We know that probiotics play a crucial role in gut health, brain health, heart health, and immunity. However recent studies indicate that probiotics …
Can nutrition play a role in managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)? The short answer is, yes. This topic comes up often with patients suffering from conditions like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, two forms of IBD. In this post, we discuss the various types of IBD and how nutrition and working with a Registered Dietitian …
For anyone suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a low FODMAP diet can help reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. A low FODMAP diet is a a short-term elimination diet that can help identify IBS triggers. However there is often a great deal of confusion about what a low FODMAP diet is, and who …
First, what is IBS? Irritable Bowel Syndrome, commonly known by the acronym IBS, is a disorder that affects the large intestine. It is a chronic condition, and there is no cure. Meanwhile the American College of Gastroenterology estimates that between 10 and 15 percent of adults suffer from IBS. Although not a serious condition, it …
A hot topic of conversation in the pediatric nutrition world, constipation in kids continues to be a worry for parents. While most would think, “Poop should just happen naturally!” in some kiddos, this is not the case. Constipation, a delay or difficulty in stooling that often causes straining and pain, is actually a common issue …
