For Dr. Amy Myers, food is medicine. As both a medical doctor and a functional medicine physician, Dr. Myers has seen first-hand the power of nutritious foods like grass-fed meats and organic fruits and vegetables to support gut health. Today, she answers the top ten questions she commonly receives from clients and patients about the ...
For Dr. Amy Myers, food is medicine. As a medical doctor and a functional medicine physician, Dr. Myers has seen firsthand how nutritious foods like grass-fed meats and organic fruits and vegetables can support gut health. And because 80 percent of your immune system and 95 percent of your serotonin—the happy hormone—live in your gut, ...
If you’re sensitive to certain sugars or often feel bloated after meals, you might have explored or heard of the Low-FODMAP diet. Low-FODMAP foods are those that minimize fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols — short-chain carbohydrates that can trigger digestive discomfort for many with IBS or gut sensitivities. This Low-FODMAP Turkey Meatballs recipe from ...
If you’re routinely plagued by digestive discomfort and have been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), FODMAPs may be to blame. Not sure what this fancy acronym means or how to adjust your diet accordingly? Not to worry! We’ve rounded up everything you need to know about eating a low FODMAP diet, compiled a shopping ...
Whether it’s experimenting with ketosis or taking mealtime cues from popular reality TV stars, 2018 ushered in several new diets that grabbed our collective attention. But which ones are worth the hype? We’re taking a closer look at the diets that rose through the search ranks so you can make a food game plan that’s ...
Cow’s milk used to be the main squeeze for bowls of cereal everywhere, but take a spin through a grocery store these days, and you’ll see creamy beverage offerings made from nuts, seeds, and even peas (yes, you read that right). So whether you’re vegan, lactose-free, or just want some new options to try, today’s ...
If you’re not friends with quinoa yet, you should be! Whether you’re transitioning to a plant-based diet, eating low FODMAP, or just trying to max the nutritional content of your next meal, quinoa will be right by your side. [1] But there’s more to this high-protein grain that, well, isn’t really a grain at all. ...