dietary fiber
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 risk of dehydration, a common cause of constipation. #goodbyefu...
Feeling gassy? Here’s what to do about it.
Let the truth be told: Ladies fart! Passing gas is completely normal and expected. Doctors have determined 14 - 20 toots, posterior breezes or rectal puffs are the average for men. Women tend to expel a little less but struggle more with bloating. If you find yourself frustrated with your gut, there are things you can do which may tame...
Find balance with Regular Girl
Meeting the daily fiber requirement is easy-peasy, lemon-squeezy thanks to Regular Girl Prebiotic Fiber and Probiotic Blend.
Why do I get more gas when I increase my fiber?
Boosting your fiber intake may result in more gas and bloating. Erin Judge explains how to increase the good stuff without the discomfort.
Say hello to your simplest weight loss strategy
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!
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.
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.
These trendy female dietitians are gushing about Regular Girl
We’re feeling so loved! Several female health professionals recently professed their admiration for Regular Girl’s easy-to-take soluble fiber and beneficial bacteria. These smart women know that this potent combination helps keep your gut balanced. And a blissful belly leads to loads of other benefits from improved heart health, streng...
Show a little Valentine’s Day love to your digestive system
It’s a stressful world out there! And since your brain and digestive tract are in constant communication with one another, we don’t want that stress to ruin your ideal holiday. No one wants to spend extra time in the bathroom on Valentine’s Day. So we’re encouraging Regular Girls everywhere to be extra kind to themselves and especially...
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 ...
You go, girl! Fiber helps you keep your New Year’s resolution.
Losing weight is a popular New Year’s resolution. But keeping that resolution can be more difficult than finding the perfect swimsuit for your beach vacation. If you and your friends are struggling to keep your diets afloat, turn to Regular Girl. It contains Sunfiber, the diet-preserving soluble fiber which keeps you feeling fuller, lo...
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...
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.