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High Fiber Foods

Are you eating enough high fiber foods? Probably not. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, adults in the United States consume about half of the recommended daily intake of fiber, with less than 5% actually getting the recommended amount on a daily basis. Meanwhile, fiber plays an important role in weight management, heart health, blood sugar …

All About A Low FODMAP Diet for IBS

For people who have been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a low FODMAP diet can help reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. It is essentially an elimination diet that is meant to be followed on a short-term basis, to identify IBS triggers. But there can be a great deal of confusion about what …

Low FODMAP Tomato Sauce

April is IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) Awareness Month, so we are sharing some IBS-friendly recipes like this low FODMAP tomato sauce. Jarred red sauces can trigger IBS symptoms with garlic, onions, and added sugar. Our low FODMAP version skips these ingredients. It’s simple to make and pairs well with gluten free pasta or gluten free …

Can Probiotics Help With Weight Loss?

Probiotics and Weight Loss Bacteria living in our intestinal tract influence many aspects of our health.  Probiotics are microscopic bacteria that we eat for health benefits. The human body carries around 100 trillion microorganisms in the intestines (gut flora). Probiotics help to maintain the balance of bacteria in the gut. The gut flora plays an …