Raise your hand if you’ve made a New Year’s weight loss resolution but it failed within weeks because you felt too hungry (and grumpy) to stick with your new eating plan. There’s a simple fix to that oh-too-common dilemma: plain, old-fashioned fiber. It’s not sexy. It’s not exotic. But it’s part of all sensible weight loss programs because it works!
Wellness
Gut health 101: Prebiotics vs. probiotics
Two of the hottest buzzwords in digestive health are prebiotics and probiotics. We need both for a healthy, well-balanced gut. A poor diet (processed/fast food), stress, travel to foreign countries and use of pharmaceutical drugs such as antibiotics can deplete our gut microflora and throw it out of balance.
How to survive the holidays when your belly is a Grinch
Holiday parties with their tantalizing drinks and delectable snacks can wreak havoc on your gut, especially if you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or other digestive issues. Thankfully, you don’t have to sit on the sidelines (or anywhere else) this festive season. These tips and recipes may help you stay joyful, balanced and regular this holiday season.
Because we’re all better when we work together
Living a healthy lifestyle is easier when you have friends supporting you. From neighbors accompanying you on an evening walk to co-workers bringing in freshly picked apples instead of donuts, these pals make it easier to make good choices. Your pals at Regular Girl...
Regular Girl earns glyphosate residue free certification
Regular Girl is proud to announce that it has achieved Glyphosate Residue Free certification by The Detox Project for its entire line of prebiotics and probiotics. This certification ensures that these premium products do not contain the world’s most common herbicide,...
Following a low FODMAP diet? Here’s what you need to know about dietary fiber
A low FODMAP diet can help you discover which foods are triggering your gas, bloating or Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms. It may also lead to constipation due to the restriction of high-fiber foods. In this white paper, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Derek Timm...
Americans are getting less happy: Here’s what to do about it.
Stress is on the rise and mental health is on the decline worldwide. Nutritional biochemist Shawn Talbott offers tips to help you lead a lifestyle that supports a well mind and body.
Advice from Dr. Poo: 8 steps to take before considering chemical laxatives
We really like the approach of America’s favorite pediatrician Dr. Bill Sears, also known as Dr. Poo. He suggests taking a more natural approach before resorting to chemical laxatives.
The seven things you need to achieve a healthier lifestyle
A gym membership and a love for veggies may help you drop those extra pounds, gain energy and feel better. But to truly be at your best you need to take a more holistic approach to your health. According to Olympians Laura and Greg Bennett, tackle all seven of these...
Fiber provides relief for autistic children (and their families)
Studies show 1 in 59 children now have autism, up from 1 in 88 in 2008. In addition to struggling with social and behavioral challenges, many of these kids also battle chronic digestive issues such as constipation and leaky gut. A recent pilot study provided hope on that front. It showed that a modest daily dose of soluble fiber – the same clinically proven prebiotic fiber used in Regular Girl – helped autistic children go more often.