BLOGS

should we all really go gluten free?

Aside from Celiac Disease, (an autoimmune condition where the body attacks itself in response to gluten) is going gluten free really necessary for us all?  Can we live a full life and prosper with our whole wheat toast in tow? 

Come join me in this space of exploration and understanding as we dive deeper into questions like this with though-provoking articles below.

Gut-Friendly Halloween Candy
Megan Gerber Megan Gerber

Gut-Friendly Halloween Candy

While many traditional candies are often packed with artificial colors, sweeteners, and sneaky gut disruptors like sugar alcohols, vegetable oils and emulsifiers - that doesn’t mean you can’t participate in the Halloween fun!

Read on to get my take on healthier & GUT FRIENDLY Halloween candy.

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Are Seed Oils Bad For Your Gut? An RD's Take
Megan Gerber Megan Gerber

Are Seed Oils Bad For Your Gut? An RD's Take

Are Seed Oils Bad for Your Gut? An RD’s Take

Find out the truth as well as my realistic perspective about what you should do when it comes to seed oils! PS I mention brands to watch out for and those to choose instead!

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3 Summer Mocktails That Won’t Spike Your Blood Sugar
Megan Gerber Megan Gerber

3 Summer Mocktails That Won’t Spike Your Blood Sugar

3 Summer Mocktails That Won’t Spike Your Blood Sugar

Check out my 3 favorite summer mocktail recipes as of late!

All of these help optimize digestion, contain antioxidants via spices and/or herbs and contain zero refined sweeteners. They are sure to spark your joy without spiking your blood sugar.

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#1 Reason Why You’re Still Bloated
Megan Gerber Megan Gerber

#1 Reason Why You’re Still Bloated

The #1 Reason You’re Still Bloated

Let’s get real—bloating is the worst. That uncomfortable, swollen feeling can ruin your day, and it feels like no matter what you do, it just won’t go away. You might have tried cutting out certain foods, adding probiotics, or drinking more water. But what if I told you the root cause of your bloating could be constipation….

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My Top 3 Gut Repair Foods for Healing Leaky Gut
Megan Gerber Megan Gerber

My Top 3 Gut Repair Foods for Healing Leaky Gut

My Top 3 Gut Repair Foods for Healing Leaky Gut

Have you had SIBO, parasites, been on antibiotics or struggle with an autoimmune condition? Attention to gut repair could be your missing link!

Checkout my top foods/herbs to target gut healing.

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The Mouth-Gut Connection: Vital Insights To Your Health
Megan Gerber Megan Gerber

The Mouth-Gut Connection: Vital Insights To Your Health

Curious why I ask all my clients about their dental health history on my intake forms?

Evidence shows that the oral microbiome influences the organisms downstream and might be a hidden source of infection in people with chronic gastrointestinal dysbiosis (aka an imbalance in the ‘good and bad guys’ of the gut)…which, could be a root behind your symptoms of constipation, diarrhea or chronic bloating.

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Boost Your Immunity Via The Gut
Megan Gerber Megan Gerber

Boost Your Immunity Via The Gut

DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOU’RE SUSCEPTIBLE TO GETTING SICK ALL OF THE TIME?! SIgA might be your answer…

Secretory Immunoglobulin A or SIgA is a stool test marker of gut immune function.

SIgA serves as our first line of defense in protecting our intestinal epithelium from both pathogenic microorganisms like E Coli and toxins like Glyphosate.

SIgA influences and supports intestinal homeostasis ie a happy balance of good and bad bacteria :).

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What To Do When You Get Food Poisoning
Megan Gerber Megan Gerber

What To Do When You Get Food Poisoning

Are you someone dealing with IBS currently who can think back to a time when you dealt with a memorable case of food poisoning?

REAL TALK: multiple research studies have shown that food poisoning increases the risk of post-infectious IBS and/or SIBO in the months to years following a food borne illness...to be specific: at least 60% of IBS-D (diarrhea-predominant IBS) originates from food poisoning!

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How To Connect Your Gut & Brain
Megan Gerber Megan Gerber

How To Connect Your Gut & Brain

Do our gut and brain talk to one another?? YUP! Research shows that indeed our gut and brain communication is a two way highway; meaning our gut microbes can affect our brain and mood and vice versa-our brain and our mindfulness can affect our microbiome.

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