dietary fiber for constipation
Tips for those struggling with an untrusty gut
Aggravating symptoms can appear out of nowhere, making it difficult to live your best life. It’s hard to conquer your day if you can’t trust your gut.
Use this handy constipation cheat sheet to make better food choices
If you’re suffering with headaches, irritability, abdominal pain and/or bloating, constipation may be to blame. Several everyday foods have a reputation for causing this uncomfortable condition. Fine-tuning your diet may help you find relief. This constipation cheat sheet helps you select the foods which support a happier and healthier...
The smart girl’s guide to the updated nutrition facts label
There’s a new nutrition facts label coming to a food package near you. It’s the first time in 20 years that the iconic label is getting multiple updates. The biggest change is that the calories are bigger and bolder. That’s supposed to keep your snacking under control*. And there are more changes and label features you’re going to like...
Creative ways to boost dietary fiber intake when you’re avoiding gluten
If you’re avoiding gluten – the pesky protein found in wheat, barley and rye – you may not be getting enough fiber in your diet. It can be a challenge to meet the recommended daily amount when you nix the whole-grain breads and high-fiber cereals from your meals. And when you’re deficient in this essential nutrient, you’re at risk for ...
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 boosting your little ones’ fiber intake. And best of all, you won’t even ha...
Clean your diet – and help flatten your belly – in five easy steps
You gotta love spring cleaning. It’s the perfect time to banish those dust bunnies taking residence under your bed. You can also wipe away a few diet blunders, especially the ones which leave you feeling bloated and gassy. These five tips will shine up your diet, help flatten your belly and even avoid embarrassing gas. It’s just what y...
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 constipation, gas and bloating to the curb so you can enjoy this amazing jou...
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 while streaming your favorite shows, it’s not because you’re hungry....
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) information. Some regions are VERY interested in constipation. Others app...
Ladies, it’s time to poop it forward
You’ve heard of “paying it forward”, right? Well now it’s time to poop it forward. Regular Girl women sharing secret. This idea is literally flushed with humor. “It’s time to have a conversation about bowel health with your friends,” says Dietitian Nutritionist and author Felicia Stoler, DCN.