Are fiber supplements safe for kids?
More of us are eating our meals at home, and recent industry reports predict this trend will continue. Even though home-cooked meals tend to be healthier overall, ensuring kids consistently consume the right amounts of nutrients may be challenging...
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Is your gut telling your brain to feel stressed?
Your gut may be trying to tell you something. If you are feeling tense or out of sorts lately, your gut bacteria may be craving better nutrition. Not all our moods and feelings start in the brain. Researchers are beginning to understand that some ...
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Why is prebiotic fiber important?
If you aren’t eating sufficient dietary fiber, you may also be shortchanging your gut’s complex microbiome. Simply put: You need to consume healthy amounts of prebiotic fiber because it feeds the beneficial (probiotics) that help regulate digestio...
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How to avoid bringing GI issues with you on vacation
Vacations come too infrequently to be hampered by uncomfortable GI issues. You never want to be “that person” on the airplane who suddenly gets gas. Nor do you want to cope with bloating, diarrhea or constipation once you’ve arrived at your destin...
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Why do you get constipated in the summer?
Constipation is a common summertime concern. When you’re working up a sweat outdoors, your body is losing water. This puts you at risk of dehydration. As your body conserves fluids, one result can be constipation. You need adequate fluids and fib...
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Is your child showing signs of potty training constipation?
Diet isn’t always what comes to mind when parents consider potty training issues. But constipation can really slow the whole process! When bowel movements become hard and painful to pass, toddlers may avoid or even become anxious about going potty...
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