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Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, CLE, discusses why prebiotic fiber is crucial for digestive regularity, immune support, and more. Plus: the top foods with prebiotics you’ll want to eat to reap their gut-boosting benefits. You’ve likely heard of probiotics, the good-for-you bugs that live within your digestive tract. But have you heard of prebiotics? Arguably just as […]

Two dietitians pinpoint the most common signs of bad gut health. Even better, they share their top tips to remedy each symptom so you can get your gut and greater health in fighting shape. Are your cravings out of control? Is your skin excessively prone to breakouts? Do you feel a bit worse for wear […]

Want to lose weight without losing your mind? Learn how to boost your metabolism so you can benefit from safe, sustainable weight loss—plus more energy and other wellness wins, to boot. Weight loss is a tricky thing—both to discuss and to put into practice. All too often, quick fixes and fads enter the conversation, which […]

The state of your gut impacts everything from your skin and stress to your mood and immunity. But is there a solid link between gut health and weight loss? We consulted gut health experts and the latest research to find out. There’s no denying how influential the gut microbiome is on overall health. This colon-dwelling […]

Konjac is a lesser-known root vegetable (think: beets, ginger) that’s grown in parts of Asia and is particularly popular in Japanese and Korean cooking. You may have even tried it: It’s the main ingredient in Shirataki noodles. In the U.S. it’s more frequently found in the form of a pill or powdered supplement, making it […]

If you want fast-acting bloating relief, HUM’s Flatter Me supplement may be just what you’ve been looking for. In fact, we were so confident in its ability to reduce bloat that we conducted a clinical trial to see how effective this digestive enzyme supplement is. See how it stood up to a slice, ahead. Nothing […]

Here’s the call to eat more carbs. Yes, you read that right, just be sure you’re loading up on gut-healthy resistant starches. Learn more about the carb star and resistant starch foods to add to your diet. During a time when it seems as if everyone’s actively avoiding carbohydrates—with even beans and oatmeal getting a […]

If you deal with bloating, you’re probably keen to know how to get rid of bloating fast. But do probiotics help with bloating? We took a look at the science. Ugh, bloating. There is nothing pleasant about feeling like there’s an unpopped balloon in your stomach, and it’s not exactly a sign of something particularly […]

Feeling sick every time you eat? You’re not alone, and there might be more to it than just overindulgence. We’ve all felt a little queasy after taking too many helpings of our favorite food. But if you’re always feeling nauseous after eating, there may be something else going on like acid reflux, food allergies, or […]

The holidays have many perks, but the digestive drama that often ensues is not one of them. Often our gut is at the receiving end of the worst discomfort after eating the traditionally indulgent, rich meals that accompany the holidays. As an RD-to-be and a trained chef, I’m no stranger to finding that perfect balance […]

By now you’re likely familiar with prebiotics and probiotics. You may have even heard of synbiotics, a combo of the two. But the newest players in the gut health game are postbiotics. So new, in fact, that The International Scientific Association of Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) just came to an agreement on their definition in […]

Soluble vs. insoluble fiber: What’s the difference, and what are their benefits? Dietitians share the ins and outs of this all-important nutrient that too many of us lack. Most of us don’t get too worked up about fiber. That’s probably because we’ve heard over and over again that there are many benefits of soluble fiber […]