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PSA: Even healthy foods can cause bloating.

A registered dietitian weighs in and ranks the options.

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 […]

Earl Grey, anyone?

Remember when probiotics were those unknown “bacteria” in yogurt that felt kind of weird knowing that you were eating? Thankfully, many people have jumped on the probiotic bandwagon since then. By now you’ve probably heard that probiotics are essential to gut health, which can translate to a stronger immune system and even clearer skin. They […]

Nope, it’s not coffee.

We ask the age-old question: Can you have your gelato and eat it, too?

For the past few months, I’ve been extremely fatigued. Not just tired, but can’t-get-out-of-bed, sapped-of-all-energy fatigued. When I had my thyroid tested and it came back normal, I took to the internet to try and figure it out for myself. I came across candida albicans, a fungus that resides in our guts. Though it’s a […]

Cue the praise-hands emoji. File this one under one of the million reasons to be grateful for science. A new study has found that eating whole-grain carbs actually boosts your metabolism and can help you lose weight. via giphy Whole Grains for Weight Loss: the study The eight-week study compared the effects of eating whole […]

*Everything comes down to poop.*

A variety of dietary, lifestyle, and genetic factors can play a role in your complexion. For those who are acne-prone, paying attention to where you break out can tell you more about what is going on beneath the surface. From there, you can map your breakouts to find the best vitamins for acne!

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.