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Tips for a Healthy Microbiome this Summer
Although we want to maintain a healthy microbiome all year, summer is a time when gut health is at the front of our minds. As we increase our activity level and shed our winter layers to head to the beach, the last thing we want to worry about is an upset digestive tract. Try these tips for a healthy microbiome to help you feel confident that your gut health is in optimal condition so you can feel energized, playful, and happy all summer long!
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Get Your Gut Summer Ready
Now is the perfect time to focus on gut health, so you can make the most of your summer. Enjoy those vacation days, soak up the sun, and feel comfortable all summer long with these gut health tips!
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How Splenda Affects Your Gut
The search for alternatives to sugar has led many people to use artificial sweeteners like sucralose, also known as Splenda. While there are many natural ways to give some sweetness to a cup of coffee, or even your herbal iced tea, many people do what we’re all guilty of—reach for the quickest and easiest solution. In this case, that solution is a pack of Splenda. This artificial sweetener is about 600 times as sweet as sugar and is easily the most popular artificial sweetener on the market. I recently released a study, which found that Splenda is, well, not so splendid for the gut microbiota.
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How The Whole30 Diet Affects Your Gut
Whether you’re trying to pinpoint the cause of unpleasant digestive issues, eliminate sugar cravings, or just want to reset your body, the Whole30 plan is a pretty popular route to take. The sacrif...
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Breathing Techniques to Calm Your Belly
Do you ever notice how your stomach hurts when you’re stressed or anxious? Check out these breathing techniques to calm your belly.
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How to Make Your Next Meal a Prebiotic Feast
Dr. Ghannoum shares some easy tips to "prebioticify" (Yes! That's a real word) your diet.
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