The colon is one of the most neglected organs in gut health conversations. When clients arrive at my practice, they’re typically focused on the stomach, the small intestine, or the microbiome. But the colon — that’s where so much of the final processing, water reabsorption, and microbial activity occurs. It deserves far more attention than … Read more
The short answer: approximately 15–17 grams per day — which is roughly half of what most health guidelines recommend, and dramatically less than what the human gut evolved to handle. This isn’t a minor nutritional shortfall. The fibre gap between what Americans currently eat and what their gut microbiome needs to function well is one … Read more
I am a qualified nutritionist, not a gastroenterologist. The experiences shared here are personal and clinical observations. Always consult your doctor before starting any new supplement or dietary change, especially if you take medication or have a diagnosed digestive condition. For years, I watched clients walk into my clinic carrying the same story. Bloating after … Read more
Over the past year, I noticed something interesting in my clinic. More clients were arriving on GLP-1 medications like semaglutide. Nearly all of them shared the same complaint — sluggish digestion, irregular bowel movements, and uncomfortable bloating. As a nutritionist…
When people search for “probiotic fiber foods,” they’re often looking for something specific: foods that don’t just contain live bacteria or just contain prebiotic fiber — but ideally both. This combination has an official name in nutrition science: synbiotics. The logic is sound. Probiotics (live beneficial bacteria) and prebiotics (the fibre that feeds them) work … Read more
Inulin is one of the most researched and effective prebiotic fibres for gut health — and most people have no idea how much of it is in their food (or how little they’re actually eating). As a prebiotic, inulin selectively feeds beneficial bacteria in the gut — particularly Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus species — producing short-chain … Read more
Have you ever noticed that you feel completely different after eating a bowl of freshly cooked pasta versus cold leftover pasta straight from the fridge? I used to chalk it up to imagination — or maybe just the fact that reheated food never tastes quite as satisfying. But it turns out there’s real science behind … Read more
Have you ever eaten what you thought was a “healthy” meal, only to feel bloated, sluggish, or just… off? I’ve been there. For a long time, I figured I was eating enough fiber — whole wheat bread, the occasional salad, a banana here and there. But what I didn’t realize was that not all fiber … Read more
Have you ever added more fiber to your diet — maybe grabbed a fiber bar or started eating more salads — and still found yourself dealing with bloating, irregularity, or just a gut that never quite felt right? You’re not alone. I spent years thinking fiber was just fiber, a single thing you either got … Read more
Have you ever finished a meal, felt uncomfortably full, and still somehow found yourself reaching for something else an hour later — only to deal with bloating and sluggishness the rest of the day? I’ve been there more times than I’d like to admit. It took me a while to connect the dots, but a … Read more