When you’re pregnant, you and your baby may both need extra iron. But finding the right iron supplement can be a little tricky. Some have an unappealing metallic taste and can cause constipation or other digestive upsets. Iron supplements are also notoriously...
Wellness
Gut health and cold symptoms: the surprising connection
A recent study showed that a happy gut may reduce the number of days you feel sniffly, beaten down, and achy! This is promising news as we enter peak cold and cough season. According to Regular Girl science guru Derek Timm, PhD, RDN, “This new study connects the dots between regularity, postbiotics and immune support.”
Six gut-friendly fall fruits and veggies
Getting your fill of fresh fruits and veggies is easy in fall because markets are bursting with seasonal harvests. Apples receive much of the seasonal buzz. A medium apple contains about 4 grams of good-for-the-gut fiber, plus vitamin C and potassium. There are plenty...
The Regular Girl Summer Veggie Harvest Guide
Farmers markets are brimming with fresh veggies beckoning you to take home and enjoy. Our Regular Girl Summer Harvest Guide is your go-to resource for knowing which flavor bomb packs in the most fiber#, which are FODMAP friendly and how to store this bounty so it...
Summer: the season of sun, fun and constipation
There is lots to love about summer. Long, sunshine-filled days filled with outdoor concerts, picnics in the park and family vacations. Unfortunately, it’s also the season of occasional constipation. As you’re sweating bullets, your body is losing water. This increases...
Your gut microbiome wants prebiotic fiber
Your gut microbiome is complex! There are hundreds of bacteria species that reside there. They help promote digestion, improve nutrient absorption and support immune function, plus a whole lot more. It’s important to take care of these friends — we call them...
Natural and clean supplements that work with your body
At Regular Girl, we have all the right labels. Not Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany, but the kind of labels that mean you can trust that our products are designed with your health in mind. Clean and natural supplements uniquely formulated to work with your body, and...
A Regular Girl’s Guide to Heart Health
Heart disease is the number one threat to women’s health, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. Researchers have found that more than 40% of women over the age of 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease.
How to stick with healthy habits
Building healthy habits such as eating better or exercising more can be hard! We don’t want you to give up! Here are some tactics you can use to accomplish your better-you goals.
Regular Girl’s friendly FAQ on folic acid
Quick! Name a source of folic acid! Women of child-bearing age should get 400 micrograms of this vitamin daily yet many of us aren’t very familiar with it. Here’s what you need to know. Folic acid is the man-made version of the vitamin folate, also known as vitamin...