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For your gut, of course! We all know that eating an abundance of plant foods is ideal for a healthy diet. But how do you measure that abundance? In volume or variety? In fact, one of the biggest takeaways from the world’s largest microbiome study is that eating more than 30 different plants per week […]

It’s like a commute time… but for your food. 

Alex Caspero, MA, RD, introduces us to bromelain, the pineapple enzyme, and, details its benefits for digestion, skin, and more. Struggling with digestive issues or simply looking to give your system a boost? Enter: bromelain, an enzyme that does wonders for your gut, skin, and bones. If you’re searching for a digestion miracle worker, look […]

Dealing with stomach pain or discomfort? Turns out, there are ways to find relief from things you likely already have in your house. Read on for seven home remedies to help an upset stomach. Any kind of stomach pain is, well, a pain. Gastrointestinal discomfort is unsettling and confusing—you may be wondering if you should […]

PSA: Even healthy foods can cause bloating.

Your belly feels like a blown-up balloon. You look six months pregnant (but aren’t). Your gas is out of control. You might be bloated. And while you can easily brush it off as no big deal, bloating is uncomfortable, can affect your day (and even self-confidence), and may be a sign of a larger health […]

Could SIBO be the cause of your indigestion? 

Did we pass?

*Everything comes down to poop.*

Today we’re advising on an issue that is all too common and uncomfortable. Here are our five nutritionist-approved ways to stop feeling bloated, and expert advice on how digestive enzymes can help.

As part of our series on digestive health, today we’re diving into the topic of probiotics. Our everything guide to finding the best probiotic for you is all about what these microorganisms are and the role they play in your digestion and beyond! What are Probiotics? When we think of bacteria, we often think about […]

“We are, at least from the standpoint of DNA, more microbial than human,” says Tom Insel, director of NIMH. The gut microbiota—consisting of over two million unique bacterial genes, 1,000 different species of bacteria, and trillions of cells that together weigh anywhere from one to three pounds—refers to the microbe population living in the intestine. […]