Wellness
Why Talk About Poop? Let’s Break Down the Bristol Stool Chart
Talking about poop can feel awkward, but understanding bowel habits can make digestive wellness easier to discuss and track. This article explains the Bristol Stool Chart, what the seven stool types may suggest about digestion, and how everyday factors like fiber, hydration, movement, stress, and routine can influence stool patterns. It also helps readers recognize when temporary changes are common and when it may be helpful to speak with a healthcare professional.
Let’s Talk About FODMAPs: Why Fiber Still Matters
FODMAPs can make digestive wellness feel more complicated, especially when food choices start affecting comfort, regularity, and daily routine. This article breaks down what FODMAPs are, how they relate to digestion, and why maintaining fiber intake still matters even during a low FODMAP approach. It also highlights simple, lower-FODMAP fiber options and practical ways to support a more balanced, consistent gut routine without making everyday eating feel overwhelming.
Gut-Friendly Insights from the New Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans reinforce what many people are trying to do in real life: eat in a way that supports steady energy, digestion, and long-term health. This article highlights what’s changed, why fiber and whole foods matter for the microbiome, and how to apply the guidance with simple, repeatable habits—especially if consistency is hard due to schedule, travel, or everyday constraints.
New Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans call for a return to real, minimally processed foods and a stronger focus on fiber, protein quality, and reduced added sugars. For individuals navigating conflicting nutrition advice, rising chronic disease risk, or inconsistent digestive habits, this report offers a practical framework. It emphasizes whole grains, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, and microbiome-supportive eating patterns while discouraging ultra-processed foods. The guidance provides a structured yet adaptable approach for building sustainable daily habits that support metabolic resilience, digestive balance, and long-term health.
Prebiotics, Probiotics, and the Gentle Routine Your Gut Will Thank You For
Prebiotics and probiotics can feel confusing, especially when your goal is simple: a calmer, more predictable digestive routine. This article breaks down what each one does, why fiber consistency matters, and how to choose gentle options that are easier to stick with day to day—without the overwhelm.
Spring Into Health: Revitalize with Fiber for a Balanced, Happier You
As the days grow longer and temperatures rise, many people start thinking about shedding winter weight and feeling their best for spring. After months of comfort foods, reduced activity, and sluggish digestion, getting back on track can feel overwhelming. But, wanting to look your best this spring does not have to mean restrictive diet...
Cold and Flu Season: What Studies Show About Gut and Immune Health
Cold and flu season is upon us, and staying healthy is on everyone’s mind. Supporting your gut health might play a bigger role in immunity than many realize.
Studies show that maintaining a healthy gut microbiome can impact immune health, potentially helping to reduce cold symptoms. A human clinical study published in the European Rev...
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.
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 support your gut health and overall wellbeing. That’s just how we roll...
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.
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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 probiotics — and that’s where Regular Girl Prebiotic Fiber and Probiotic Blend...
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...
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 lasts, in case your eyes are WAY bigger than your stomach when you walk t...
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...
Our family of Low FODMAP-certified products is growing
Here’s some good news: Regular Girl Restore is now a Monash University Low FODMAP Certified™ product. This means you can support your immune system and enjoy more restorative sleep without concerns about pesky FODMAPs causing havoc to your digestive system. Get the scoop on Restore here if you’re not familiar with this must-have immune...
Tricks for avoiding Halloween tummy troubles
What is it about Halloween candy that makes it so tempting? While you may be able to hide Halloween candy from the kids, you know it’s there! Sneaking one piece … then another … may cause stomach upsets and other digestive troubles.
Why candy may be the culprit
Some candy ingredients may be constipating. This may be a factor if you ...
How to feel full of energy and stress free all winter long
If the long, cold and dark days of winter make you feel like crawling into a hole, listen up. The Regular Girl family of products can help boost your energy, control stress and support your immune system. These perks may help you enjoy all that winter has to offer. This means outdoor fun with family and friends, not sleeping ‘til noon ...
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 B9. The body converts folic acid to folate.
Adequate folic acid...
Find balance with Regular Girl
Meeting the daily fiber requirement is easy-peasy, lemon-squeezy thanks to Regular Girl Prebiotic Fiber and Probiotic Blend.
Be You, Be Well with Regular Girl
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Trying to conceive? Your gut microbiome may impact your fertility.
Researchers have discovered that the microbes which reside in a woman’s gut may be associated with her ability to conceive.
Here’s why we’re fans of vitamin D
Not only is Vitamin D vital for strong bones and teeth, deficiencies have been linked to other health issues. It also appears to play a role in supporting immune system health. And here’s a shocker: More than 40% of us may not be getting enough of it!
Get to know this good guy: Bifidobacterium lactis
One of my favorite probiotic strains is Bifidobacterium lactis, AKA B. lactis, which is found naturally in yogurt and other fermented milk products.