Wellness
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.
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.
Introducing Regular Girl Wellness
Regular Girl is growing up and her family is getting bigger!
Regular Girl is a phenomenon! Since its introduction in 2016, the now-familiar hot pink packaging has become a symbol of a fun, premium brand that delivers on promise. Regular Girl was the first of its kind: a synbiotic blend of Taiyo’s prebiotic Sunfiber and functional prob...
Here’s why we’re smitten with cranberry
Your insides are important to us, from your gut to your urinary tract. That’s why we’re excited about the newest member of the Regular Girl family: Regular Girl Wellness. This exclusive blend of high-potency cranberry powder, prebiotic fiber and beneficial probiotics addresses UTIs from both the gut and the urinary tract to keep you feeling your best from the inside out.
10 facts about hemorrhoids everyone should know
Let’s talk hemorrhoids, girlfriends! Why, you ask? Because most of us will experience these bad boys during our lifetimes, yet no one wants to talk about them. The more you know about hemorrhoids, sometimes called piles, the better you can help yourself avoid the pain, bleeding or embarrassment they may bring.
Whitepaper: the prebiotic effect of Regular Girl
In this whitepaper, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Derek Timm describes the gut microflora and explains how Regular Girl's Sunfiber consumption helps support digestive health without excess gas or bloating by feeding the friendly bacteria in your gut.
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.
Tips to keep your gut off the “naughty list” this holiday
A bulging to-do list and seasonal foods may result in painful gas, bloating and bathroom visits only suitable for the Grinch. This year, be nice to your gut by following these simple steps.
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.
This Facebook group is all about healthy living and sisterly support
Regular Girl is proud to offer a Facebook group for women looking to improve their health and overall wellness: Regular GirlFriends. This group is hosted by Olympic triathlete Laura Bennett and natural mama Carolina King. Both firmly believe that good health starts with good nutrition. Both are also big fans of Regular Girl. And we’re ...
Bloggers loved Dr. Sears and his Guide to Digestive Health
Women attending the Mom’s Meet Southern California WOW Summit received an impressive amount of digestive health information from Dr. Bill Sears. The renowned pediatrician, author of Dr. Poo: The Scoop on Comfortable Poop and fan of Regular Girl conducted the Summit’s keynote presentation. Here’s what he had to say about gut health.
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How ripe do you like your bananas? And what it means for your belly!
We love bananas. They’re a delicious, tasty and portable snack that is just perfect for eating on the go. But did you know that the ripeness of your banana may impact your belly?
Brown spots on your banana indicate that its sugar content is rising. Many people consider these perfect for noshing, but these ripe (and overripe) bananas ma...
Active women rejoice! Regular Girl may boost your iron absorption
Iron deficiency is incredibly common in women. Approximately 10 percent of all women between the ages of 12 and 49 suffer with the condition.
Dr. Poo's family-friendly poop chart
Share this family-friendly bathroom resource with the little ones in your life. Stool types are from the book Dr. Poo: The Scoop on Comfortable Poop by William Sears, MD and Martha Sears, RN.
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...
This one’s on us!
Meet “Dr. Poo”, the very friendly expert on all things poop. This family-friendly, illustrated ebook by William Sears, MD (Dr. Bill) and Martha Sears, RN offers a wealth of easy-to-digest pooping pointers for everyone from infants and toddlers to tweens and pregnant/nursing moms. It’s all based on scientific studies, the Sears’ 50 year...
The Regular Girls’ guide to the low-FODMAP diet
There’s a new diet that’s getting a lot of attention from dietitians and researchers. Its rise to stardom isn’t because it helps you drop dress sizes or develop a glowing complexion. The low-FODMAP diet has been shown to help soothe aggravating tummy troubles such as constipation, pain and bloating. We think you’ll agree those are thin...
Ladies, we have a problem. Get the facts about being iron deficient.
There’s a good chance you, your friend or your teenaged daughter is iron deficient. Regular Girl may help. The Regular Girl Multivitamin is formulated with 100% of the daily recommended value of iron for women, plus it uses the highly bioavailable yet gentle SunActive Iron. SunActive helps you get the iron you need without that upset t...
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...
You’ve been waiting for this: Regular Girl presents the Poopie Awards
The star-studded audience, the designer dresses, the fabulous jewelry – everything you associate with award shows – well, they just won’t be happening at the Poopie Awards. Regular Girl’s Poopie Awards is a tongue-in-cheek salute to the bathroom deed which made her famous. She thinks there are others in this poo-tastic field who deserv...
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...
Your downward dog may do wonders for your digestive health
What comes to mind when you hear the word yoga? Does it evoke mental images of hard-to-pronounce poses and hyper flexibility or stretchy pants that haven’t quite made it to the yoga studio, yet? Whether or not you are a yoga fan, you may want to consider adding these poses to your daily routine. They may help keep your digestive system...