digestive health
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 of other options, too. The good guys listed below are loaded with vi...
The Regular Girl’s guide to FODMAP-friendly pasta
Thankfully, pasta lovers don’t have to go cold turkey tetrazzini if they’re looking to manage their bloating and gas by reducing their FODMAP consumption. They just need to make a few simple swaps to their favorite recipes.
Regular Girl earns low FODMAP certification
FODMAPs (Fermentable Oligo-saccharides, Disaccharides, Mono-saccharides and Polyols) are a group of dietary sugars which are poorly absorbed in the small intestine. They are known to cause gas related pain, intestinal distention and constipation and/or diarrhea in people suffering from functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).