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Gut Check: Should You Drink Coffee or Tea on an Airplane?
Water from aircraft tanks can contain harmful bacteria, but it’s not the most likely cause of GI upset while traveling.
By Kaitlin SullivanApril 17, 2023How Vitamin D Can Affect Your Gut Microbiome
Getting daily sunlight is good for your mind — and your microbiome.
By Rachael RobertsonApril 06, 20239 Foods That Help Relieve Nausea
Eating may be the last thing on your mind when your stomach is queasy, but some foods actually ease the symptoms and help stop nausea.
By Melissa JohnsonMarch 21, 20235 Ways to Incorporate More Fermented Foods Into Your Diet
Fermented foods act as a natural probiotic supplement, helping to populate your gut with good microbes. Here are 5 easy, dietitian-approved ways to add more fermented foods to your diet and reap their health benefits.
By Rachel Dyckman, RDNMarch 20, 2023Gut Check: Are All Yogurts Created Equal?
Experts weigh in on how to maximize your gut health with yogurt.
By Rachael RobertsonMarch 15, 2023What Is a Gastroenterologist and What Do They Treat?
Gastroenterologists, or “GI doctors,” specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the gut and gastrointestinal (GI) system, also called the digestive system.
By Julie Lynn MarksFebruary 21, 2023How to Jump-Start Your Digestion After You Quit Nicotine
You’ve resolved to quit smoking or vaping, but now your gut protests via bloating, pent-up gas, and constipation. Here’s what helps.
By Monroe HammondFebruary 16, 2023The Link Between Your Gut Microbiome and Your Health
Your gut microbiome, or the bacteria in your gut, can have a surprising impact on your health. Find out what steps you can take to promote your gut health, and in turn, your overall health.
By Erica PatinoFebruary 16, 2023Gut Check: Is Bone Broth Good for Your Gut?
Bone broth may be considered a superfood, with a number of benefits for the gut, but are these claims backed by science or just hype?
By Ashley WelchJanuary 30, 2023Gut Check: Is Sugar Bad for Your Gut Health?
Too much of a sweet thing can lead to a host of health problems, starting with your gut.
By Don RaufJanuary 27, 20234 Exercises to Ease Constipation and Improve Digestive Health
Promote digestive health and regular bowel movements with these exercises for constipation.
By K. Aleisha FettersJanuary 26, 2023Is Bloating a Cause for Concern?
Bloating is common, but when is it time to seek help, and how is it managed?
By Jordan M. DavidsonJanuary 19, 2023How to Keep Your Gut in Check Over the Holidays
From Thanksgiving feasts to New Year’s champagne toasts, the holidays come with indulgent food and drink, not to mention stress and changes in routine, all of which can spell trouble for the gut.
By Hilary MachtDecember 16, 20227 Ways to Get Rid of Bloating After a Large Meal
Is your belly bulging after all that holiday food? Follow these quick, scientific tips from health experts to beat belly bloat.
By Moira LawlerNovember 21, 2022How to Host a Friendsgiving for Guests Whose Tummies Aren’t So Friendly
If you need to accommodate friends with GI trouble this holiday, don’t worry: We’ve got you covered.
By Jordan M. DavidsonNovember 18, 2022What Is Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition that happens when there is too much bacteria, or the wrong kind of bacteria, in your small intestine.
By Carolyn BernhardtNovember 11, 2022What to Eat and What to Avoid When You Have Diarrhea
Eating the right foods when you have diarrhea can help with symptoms. Follow a diarrhea diet and learn which foods to avoid when your stomach is upset.
By Beth W. OrensteinNovember 02, 2022Gut Check: Is Bee Propolis Good for Your Gut Microbiome?
Health influencers claim the bee product has a number of benefits for humans, but while research is promising, it is still in early stages.
By Ashley WelchNovember 02, 2022Gut Check: Does Marijuana Use and CBD Affect the Gut?
Cannabis products are often marketed to help ease gastrointestinal symptoms, but more research is needed to determine its true effects on the gut.
By Ashley WelchOctober 26, 20224 Ways Pumpkin Benefits Your Gut Health
Pumpkins are more than just a fun fall decoration. Here’s how pumpkin can improve your gut health this season.
By Rachel Dyckman, RDNOctober 17, 2022