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
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.
Boost Fertility Naturally: Advanced Tips and Gut Health Insights - Part 2
Boost Fertility Naturally: Advanced Tips and Gut Health Insights - Part 2
In Part 1 of this series we learned how important optimal gut health is for fertility.
Do you think your gut health could use a little TLC? Read on to discover diet and lifestyle tips that boost both gut health and fertility!
The #1 Thing You’re Forgetting When It Comes To Your Fertility: Part 1
If you’re on a fertility journey, you might want to pay closer attention to a vital player in your health that’s often overlooked: Your Gut Microbiome!
Your gut and hormones are completely interconnected. Find out how and my realistic take to supporting gut health and hormone balance here:
Supporting Gut Health After Antibiotics: Essential Strategies for Recovery
So you had to go on antibiotics…. I get it, sometimes it’s unavoidable.
Per the research, it can take anywhere from 2 weeks or up to 1 year for your gut microbiome to fully recover (2). The sooner your support your gut when going on antibiotics, the better.
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!
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.
#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….
My Top Sneaky Food That Will Optimize Your Gut
The #1 sneaky food that will optimize your gut health and plenty of recipes to eat more of it now!
(PS: No its not probiotics..)
A Gut Health Dietitian’s 10 Essential Pantry Staples
What do I always keep stocked in my pantry?!
Click to check out my 10 Essential Pantry Stockers For Gut Health
6 Red Flag Warnings That Your Gut Needs Help🚩
Is your gut talking to you?! Here’s 6 of the most common red flag symptoms I see in people signaling that their gut needs deeper support and healing ASAP!
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.
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.
5 Things I Do Daily To Support My Gut Health As a Functional Dietitian
My top 5 daily things I do to support my gut health everyday - a look into my personal routine :).
Spoiler Alert: None of these involve food eliminations, fasting or high intensity workouts (all of which I thought were healthy in the past).
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 :).
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!
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.