Wellness
How to avoid the dreaded “food baby” and enjoy swimsuit season
As you may be painfully aware, bloating can happen to anyone. You’ve probably seen the pictures of healthy, fit gals who wake up with their stomachs so distended they look like they’re pregnant. Sure, their bellies calm down during the day, but who wants to hit the beach when it looks like you really should be visiting a maternity bout...
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 ...
The toilet bowl test: A different kind of report card for little girls
When she was a toddler, the little girl in your life may have been proud to show you what she left in the toilet bowl. But as she ages, the excitement wanes. While that’s normal and good, make sure she knows what a healthy stool looks like. Remind her to peek into the toilet bowl before she flushes. This toilet bowl test can reveal a l...
Keep your belly happy this spring (regardless of your travel plans)
Springtime tummy troubles can dampen your fun. Whether you’re heading to the beach or just chilling with friends on the patio, take precautions to avoid occasional constipation, diarrhea or other digestive distress. You worked hard to get that swimsuit-ready body. Don’t let bloating steal the show. Here’s how to keep your belly happy t...
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...
Healthiest holiday party foods (because we know you want to indulge)
Holiday festivities can slow down your digestive system. If all those goodies are too tempting to pass up, there are ways to minimize that post-party bloat. And by filling your plate with the healthiest party foods, your LBD may still cling to all the right places on New Year’s Eve.
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...
Regular Girl’s good bacteria help you stay blissfully in balance
You wouldn’t hand someone a wrapped box without a gift inside, and you are probably not a fan of an empty wallet. It’s what’s inside that counts. Alternative health expert Bruce Wylde, BSc, DHMHS said the same holds true for the human body. It’s the good bacteria inside our body which positively impact our health. “There are more bacte...
Hungry? Sunfiber soluble fiber may help curb your snacking
Face it: It’s hard to cut back on portion sizes, and to stop snacking between meals, when you are still hungry. Losing weight isn’t always about willpower. There’s a safe and simple ingredient in Regular Girl that might help you control your appetite: PHGG, also known as Sunfiber. According to results of a series of studies published i...
Have you checked your poop shape lately?
Here’s why you might want to start looking in the bowl before you flush: Your poop can be classified into one of seven shapes, which might be helpful to you especially if you ever need to describe your bowel irregularity to your doctor. Understanding these various classifications will also help you to verify when Regular Girl’s unique ...
Fats, fiber and fitness: Three tips for staying out of the doctor’s office
What would you do right this minute, if you knew it might keep you from needing to see a doctor tomorrow? There are hundreds of simple ways to help protect our health.
Got the feeling bloated blues?
All of us suffer from occasional gas, bloating and indigestion. These symptoms feeling bloated stomach
never come at a good time.
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.
Teaching your kids healthy habits for life
In his newest blog, certified personal trainer and father of three Johnny Gillespie reminds us kids need healthy role models to grow into fit adults. He offers his tips for balancing children’s sugar intake and teaching them how to prepare and enjoy nutritious meals, and carving out time each day to engage their children in [...]The post Teaching your kids healthy habits for life appeared first on Sunfiber.
Understanding the difference between prebiotics and probiotics
Prebiotics, such as those found in Sunfiber, nourish and stimulate the growth and activity of beneficial bacteria in the gut. Probiotics, found in some yogurts, are live micro-organisms that may confer a health benefit. In her latest blog, holistic pharmacist Sherry Torkos provides a clear explanation of prebiotics and probiotics, describes how each may impact [...]The post Understanding the difference between prebiotics and probiotics appeared first on Sunfiber.