Many folks are confused about prebiotics and probiotics. Thankfully, there are experts such as Hy-Vee registered dietitian Melissa Bradley willing to share their gut health knowledge.
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How ripe do you like your bananas? And what it means for your belly!
We love bananas. They’re a delicious, tasty and portable snack that is just perfect for eating on the go. But did you know that the ripeness of your banana may impact your belly? Brown spots on your banana indicate that its sugar content is rising. Many people...
Magazine gives tips and recipes to help readers beat bloat
Nobody likes uncomfortable gas and bloating. In this Beginner’s Guide to Better Digestion, we learn that FODMAPS may be to blame.
Let’s boost our kids’ fiber intake, too
Sure, we know we need more fiber. But here’s a news flash: Our kids probably need more fiber, too. In fact, most children are consuming just half the recommended daily amount. (Six chicken nuggets only have about one gram of fiber). We’ve come up with ideas for...
Constipation help for that baby bump
You’re thrilled beyond belief about that bun in your oven, but what’s going on with your bowels? Truth be told, constipation may affect half of all women at some point in their pregnancy. Thankfully, you don’t need to suffer. Regular Girl helps kick occasional...
Research on trendy diets reveals something is missing
If you’re thinking about jumping on one of the hot new diets, stop and do some research. We looked at the latest dietary fads – paleo, gluten-free, bone broth, ketogenic and raw – and discovered they may not include enough dietary fiber. You body needs fiber, such as...
Hello little black dress. Goodbye mindless snacking.
Every girl has to have a knockout little black dress. Look sensational in yours by eliminating mindless snacking which may add unneeded calories to your day (and inches to your hips). When you head straight to the kitchen for a snack after work or empty that chip bowl...
Do you live in the most constipated states? Or are you just bloated?
Nobody likes to talk about their bathroom issues, but apparently we have no problem searching for their solutions on the Internet. We ended the year by combing through digestion-related Google search trends, and uncovered some fascinating (at least to us, anyway)...