Healthy Gut
What you should eat before a flight to avoid traveler's constipation
November 27, 2019
What you should eat before a flight to avoid traveler's constipation
Holiday travel is stressful enough without having your G.I. tract turn against you (unless you…
By Emily Laurence
7 digestion-saving tips to help you navigate Thanksgiving dinner like a gastroenterologist
November 24, 2019
7 digestion-saving tips to help you navigate Thanksgiving dinner like a gastroenterologist
Yes, yes, Thanksgiving is about family time and gratitude. But let's get real for a…
By Isadora Baum
A gut health expert's 3 recommendations for people with digestive problems
November 17, 2019
A gut health expert's 3 recommendations for people with digestive problems
A low-FODMAP diet is an eating plan with the potential to work wonders for your…
By Emily Laurence
I’m a doctor and this is the #1 misdiagnosed gut condition I see
November 17, 2019
I’m a doctor and this is the #1 misdiagnosed gut condition I see
Robin Berzin, MD, is a practicing physician and the founder and CEO of Parsley Health,…
By Robin Berzin, MD
Why photos of your poop (yes, really) are key to future gut health innovation
November 15, 2019
Why photos of your poop (yes, really) are key to future gut health innovation
Be honest: The last time you took a trip to the bathroom, did you bring…
By Emily Laurence
How to make a gut-healthy snack with 2 ingredients in less than 2 minutes
November 01, 2019
How to make a gut-healthy snack with 2 ingredients in less than 2 minutes
For some reason, I have it in my mind that making a healthy snack requires…
By Emily Laurence
You can blame your hormones for your gnarly period poops
October 28, 2019
You can blame your hormones for your gnarly period poops
Whenever my period is about to start, my gut recognizes its imminent presence well before…
By Kells McPhillips
Just a single extra serving of fruit per day can help keep your gut happy
October 28, 2019
Just a single extra serving of fruit per day can help keep your gut happy
When your digestive tract isn't working at its optimum level, it's likely everything will feel…
By Emily Laurence
Make your gut happy and healthy with this easy 3-ingredient condiment
October 23, 2019
Make your gut happy and healthy with this easy 3-ingredient condiment
 You're just a few steps away from a healthier gut. Watch the video to…
By Rachel Harrell
The Mediterranean diet is the best eating plan for your gut health—because of course it is
October 22, 2019
The Mediterranean diet is the best eating plan for your gut health—because of course it is
The Mediterranean diet is like that kid in your high school who was literally good…
By Emily Laurence
Give your gut a fall reset by stocking up on these 3 in-season foods
October 18, 2019
Give your gut a fall reset by stocking up on these 3 in-season foods
There's such an abundance of color and produce at the fall farmers' market that it's…
By Emily Laurence
Your next-level guide to increasing your fiber intake (without pooping your pants)
October 07, 2019
Your next-level guide to increasing your fiber intake (without pooping your pants)
You’ve done your reading, and you’ve got the fiber scoop down. You understand that fiber…
By Alison Goldman
5 Yoga Poses To Help Alleviate Constipation
September 30, 2019
5 Yoga Poses To Help Alleviate Constipation
Yoga class has reputation for relaxing you from head-to-toe. Not to be graphic, but your…
By Kells McPhillips
The 6 golden rules of gut health doctors are begging you to follow
September 25, 2019
The 6 golden rules of gut health doctors are begging you to follow
Having a thriving microbiome is the cornerstone of living your healthiest life. A healthy gut…
By Emily Laurence
'I'm a gastroenterologist, and these are the 5 things I do for a healthier gut'
September 20, 2019
'I'm a gastroenterologist, and these are the 5 things I do for a healthier gut'
Digestive enzymes, collagen, probiotics, and fermented foods all have one thing in common: gut health.…
By Caroline Shannon Karasik
Meet the probiotic that’s designed to tackle multiple aspects of your health—not just your gut
September 18, 2019
Meet the probiotic that’s designed to tackle multiple aspects of your health—not just your gut
With the sheer amount of probiotics on the shelves, it feels impossible to differentiate between…
By Well+Good Editors
4 dietary habits that benefit your liver health more than any 'detox'
September 17, 2019
4 dietary habits that benefit your liver health more than any 'detox'
In case you've forgotten what you learned high school biology, your liver plays an often…
By Emily Laurence
5 spices you can add to any dish to help with digestion, according to gut experts
September 05, 2019
5 spices you can add to any dish to help with digestion, according to gut experts
Anytime I find myself Googling anti-bloat remedies (you know, after that extra slice of pizza…
By Emily Laurence
The surprising ways sugar could mess with your gut
August 29, 2019
The surprising ways sugar could mess with your gut
When it comes to maintaining overall health and wellness, nothing's hotter right now than the…
By Marissa Miller
Why Does My Poop Smell Like Sulfur? Foods and Other Causes That Stink
August 27, 2019
Why Does My Poop Smell Like Sulfur? Foods and Other Causes That Stink
Here's a fun conversation starter (or ender) for you to whip out the next time…
By Isadora Baum
Here’s How To Eat Spicy Food if You Have Ibs, According to Gut Experts
August 07, 2019
Here’s How To Eat Spicy Food if You Have Ibs, According to Gut Experts
If you're one of the millions with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you're probably well-versed in…
By Emily Laurence
7 myths about the low-FODMAP diet that gut health experts are sick of hearing
August 01, 2019
7 myths about the low-FODMAP diet that gut health experts are sick of hearing
Everyone likes to giggle when someone farts in yoga class or when they hear the…
By Emily Laurence
If your time spent on the toilet is longer than your last relationship, here’s how to find some regularity
July 07, 2019
If your time spent on the toilet is longer than your last relationship, here’s how to find some regularity
Ever since I can remember, I've struggled with occasional digestive flare-ups that cause me to…
By Alex Taylor
10 High-Fiber Low-Carb Foods To Eat Every Day
July 04, 2019
10 High-Fiber Low-Carb Foods To Eat Every Day
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past few years, you probably have…
By Caroline Shannon Karasik
On the low FODMAP diet? Here’s what you need to know about getting enough fiber
June 30, 2019
On the low FODMAP diet? Here’s what you need to know about getting enough fiber
Some people fill their extracurricular time with reading, photography, or growing a house plant garden.…
By Erin Flynn
Can’t Stop Peeing? It Might Have To Do With the Last Time You Pooped
June 27, 2019
Can’t Stop Peeing? It Might Have To Do With the Last Time You Pooped
Very recently my friend—no, seriously, my friend and not me (see previous article noting how…
By Mary Grace Garis
5 Possible Reasons Why Gut-Friendly Foods Make Your Stomach Feel Like Garbage
June 23, 2019
5 Possible Reasons Why Gut-Friendly Foods Make Your Stomach Feel Like Garbage
Yes, yes, we get it: Gut health is essential for overall health, and feeding your…
By Isadora Baum
Got stage fright? Here's how to overcome the 3 most common poop shame scenarios
June 20, 2019
Got stage fright? Here's how to overcome the 3 most common poop shame scenarios
In the era of Instagram realness where people are ditching "I woke up like this"…
By Well+Good Editors
This gut-health-boosting gummy bear recipe proves that gummy vitamins aren't just for kids
June 18, 2019
This gut-health-boosting gummy bear recipe proves that gummy vitamins aren't just for kids
If swallowing a giant handful of supplements every morning doesn't exactly feel like the most…
By Well+Good Editors
What Is the Best Time To Take Probiotics for Your Gut Health?
June 17, 2019
What Is the Best Time To Take Probiotics for Your Gut Health?
If you take a probiotic supplement, it’s only natural that you’ll want to reap its…
By Rachel Lapidos
Why this acupuncturist swears by abdominal massage for better digestive health
June 13, 2019
Why this acupuncturist swears by abdominal massage for better digestive health
Hear the word "massage" and your mind probably goes to getting one on your back…
By Rachel Lapidos
You could be constipated and not even know it—here's how to find out
June 11, 2019
You could be constipated and not even know it—here's how to find out
When's the last time you pooped? If your answer is "three days ago," that might…
By Kara Jillian Brown
6 Home Remedies for Bloating That Health Experts Use Themselves
June 05, 2019
6 Home Remedies for Bloating That Health Experts Use Themselves
There are some things you can always count on in life: your BFF's support, Mean…
By Emily Laurence
Bookmark this cheat sheet for optimal gut health, straight from an RD
June 04, 2019
Bookmark this cheat sheet for optimal gut health, straight from an RD
You shouldn't be expected to have Superman-level X-ray vision when you scan over your grocery…
By Well+Good Editors
This eating plan could help you beat the bloat—seriously
May 31, 2019
This eating plan could help you beat the bloat—seriously
A bout of bloating can be a total confidence killer—especially if it's coupled with IBS,…
By Emily Laurence
The germiest spot in your car is dirtier than a toilet seat
May 24, 2019
The germiest spot in your car is dirtier than a toilet seat
Even though most people spend a considerable amount of time in their car, it's not…
By Tehrene Firman
5 benefits of pineapple for your gut, skin, and immunity, because it's the fruit that does the most
May 20, 2019
5 benefits of pineapple for your gut, skin, and immunity, because it's the fruit that does the most
As far as fruits go, buying pineapple can be pretty intimidating. They're literally covered in…
By Emily Laurence
Your comprehensive guide to working out if you have IBS
May 13, 2019
Your comprehensive guide to working out if you have IBS
If you're not familiar, IBS is short for irritable bowel syndrome, which is a pretty…
By Rachel Lapidos
10 High Soluble Fiber Foods You Should Add to Your Shopping List ASAP
April 18, 2019
10 High Soluble Fiber Foods You Should Add to Your Shopping List ASAP
If you had to give an award to “World’s Sexiest Nutrient,” I’m not sure what…
By Jessica Migala
If you're a woman, here's why your gut issues aren't just in your head
April 10, 2019
If you're a woman, here's why your gut issues aren't just in your head
Pick a girlfriend in your inner circle and there’s a good chance you know exactly…
By Well+Good Editors
Check out all the new tech that wants to help your digestive struggles
April 09, 2019
Check out all the new tech that wants to help your digestive struggles
In the not-so distant past, if you felt like a certain food was causing digestive…
By Emily Laurence
This is what a week of workouts should look like if you want to optimize your gut health
April 04, 2019
This is what a week of workouts should look like if you want to optimize your gut health
Like your bestie who makes you laugh until you cry, you’d do anything for your…
By Well+Good Editors
These Are The Gut-Boosting Supplements You Should Take To Spring Clean Your Microbiome
April 03, 2019
These Are The Gut-Boosting Supplements You Should Take To Spring Clean Your Microbiome
Sometimes you're able to totally nail your yoga flow without a hitch—other times, however, you…
By Well+Good Editors
3 reasons this holistic doctor wants you to reduce stress for your gut health
April 01, 2019
3 reasons this holistic doctor wants you to reduce stress for your gut health
If you’re visiting the bathroom more than you’d like on the morning of a make-it-or-break-it…
By Well+Good Editors
Yep, Your Microbiome Needs A Good Spring Cleaning Too—Here’s How What You’re Eating Can Help
March 29, 2019
Yep, Your Microbiome Needs A Good Spring Cleaning Too—Here’s How What You’re Eating Can Help
You know it’s nearing spring cleaning time when you turn down brunch plans with friends…
By Well+Good Editors
3 Ways Your Home Might Be Having A Bigger Impact On Your Gut Health Than You Think
March 29, 2019
3 Ways Your Home Might Be Having A Bigger Impact On Your Gut Health Than You Think
If binge-watching every horror movie ever created has taught us anything, it's that most of…
By Well+Good Editors
PSA: Your kombucha may have as much alcohol in it as a light beer
March 27, 2019
PSA: Your kombucha may have as much alcohol in it as a light beer
 Gut health is in right now, and we get it. Your gut microbiome impacts…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Your skin and stools are the first responders when something’s up with your gut
March 21, 2019
Your skin and stools are the first responders when something’s up with your gut
Over the years of dealing with my skin woes, I've learned a very important thing:…
By Rachel Lapidos
Poop tracking is your body’s form of bullet journaling—and this app makes it a cinch
March 15, 2019
Poop tracking is your body’s form of bullet journaling—and this app makes it a cinch
Part of the rise of gamification in modern American culture is that we're all really…
By Kells McPhillips
Are these 5 questionable ingredients lurking in your breakfast food?
March 06, 2019
Are these 5 questionable ingredients lurking in your breakfast food?
Your morning is a win if you manage to blow dry your hair or squeeze…
By Well+Good Editors
A massage therapist explains why your stomach makes weird noises during treatments
March 04, 2019
A massage therapist explains why your stomach makes weird noises during treatments
One of the best parts of getting a massage (aside from, you know, the actual…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The Secret To This Wellness Chef’s Gut-Boosting Supplement Routine
March 03, 2019
The Secret To This Wellness Chef’s Gut-Boosting Supplement Routine
Remember how your whole day could be completely thrown off track if your hair decided…
By Well+Good Editors
Sick of lemon water? Try these 4 digestion-boosting foods in the a.m. instead
February 25, 2019
Sick of lemon water? Try these 4 digestion-boosting foods in the a.m. instead
Real talk: Coffee can help you poop, which is why it can be such a…
By Emily Laurence
Why Hannah Bronfman swears by dandelion root for an energizing kick in the a.m.
February 12, 2019
Why Hannah Bronfman swears by dandelion root for an energizing kick in the a.m.
When I finally got my hands on a copy of wellness maven Hannah Bronfman's new…
By Kells McPhillips
OK, TMI…I have hemorrhoids and they totally suck
February 12, 2019
OK, TMI…I have hemorrhoids and they totally suck
I’m just going to come right out and say it: I have hemorrhoids. For the…
By Alex Taylor
More than a gut feeling: New research links your microbiome with depression
February 05, 2019
More than a gut feeling: New research links your microbiome with depression
An oft repeated phrase within the wellness community, "your gut is your second brain" takes…
By Kells McPhillips
Is a poop transplant the new giving blood?
January 24, 2019
Is a poop transplant the new giving blood?
A side effect of donating blood is the self-satisfaction in knowing that you've done your…
By Emily Laurence
Here’s What It Means When Your Friend Says She’s Avoiding “Damp” Foods
January 16, 2019
Here’s What It Means When Your Friend Says She’s Avoiding “Damp” Foods
Most of us think of "damp" and "dry" in terms of how recently we used…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Have a food allergy? A lot of people think they do, too—but they don't
January 15, 2019
Have a food allergy? A lot of people think they do, too—but they don't
Last week, Reuters reported on the chronic confusion surrounding the difference between a food allergy…
By Emily Laurence
Here's why high-fiber diets are all the rage—and how to beat the bloat
January 15, 2019
Here's why high-fiber diets are all the rage—and how to beat the bloat
Another week, another new study touting the benefits of a high-fiber diet. Fiber may not be…
By Emily Laurence
Goodbye, Juice Cleanses—Here's Why a Food Cleanse Might be Right For You
January 03, 2019
Goodbye, Juice Cleanses—Here's Why a Food Cleanse Might be Right For You
The November-to-December rush to meet deadlines, get gifts, and make your rounds at holiday parties…
By Well+Good Editors
Where do you fall on the IBS spectrum?
December 29, 2018
Where do you fall on the IBS spectrum?
Maybe your trigger is going out to eat. Or you get IBS flare-ups every time…
By Leslie Barrie
How to Navigate a Holiday Party When You have Gut Issues
December 21, 2018
How to Navigate a Holiday Party When You have Gut Issues
Ah, the holiday party platter: The nostalgia! The flavors! The instantaneous bloat! Okay, so actually…
By Well+Good Editors
What are the signs your gut is out-of-whack and can be improved with probiotics?
December 20, 2018
What are the signs your gut is out-of-whack and can be improved with probiotics?
In our Asking for a Friend series, we’re teaming up with Renew Life®—makers of digestive…
By Well+Good Editors
Someone Please Just Tell Me, What Do I Eat to Maintain a Healthy Gut?
December 20, 2018
Someone Please Just Tell Me, What Do I Eat to Maintain a Healthy Gut?
In our Asking for a Friend series, we’re teaming up with Renew Life®—makers of quality…
By Well+Good Editors
If you eat a probiotic-rich diet, do you need to take a supplement?
December 18, 2018
If you eat a probiotic-rich diet, do you need to take a supplement?
In our Asking for a Friend series, we're teaming up with Renew Life®—makers of quality…
By Well+Good Editors
9 bloat-banishing salt swaps you probably have in your pantry right now
December 15, 2018
9 bloat-banishing salt swaps you probably have in your pantry right now
Unlike added sugar, salt is something you do need in your diet—it’s actually a crucial…
By Leigh Weingus
The TMI reason I'll never throw radish greens away again
December 15, 2018
The TMI reason I'll never throw radish greens away again
Let me start by saying that this is probably the most sex-positive story about food…
By Erin Hanafy
Sure, kimchi can help you beat bloat—but did you know about these 5 other health benefits?
December 10, 2018
Sure, kimchi can help you beat bloat—but did you know about these 5 other health benefits?
Brain health, the immune system, mental health, and digestion may seem like totally different aspects…
By Emily Laurence
The 4 Most Common Holiday Stress Scenarios—and How to Deal With Each of Them
December 09, 2018
The 4 Most Common Holiday Stress Scenarios—and How to Deal With Each of Them
No matter how many rom-coms portray the holidays as a magical, whimsical time when all…
By Well+Good Editors
3 Ways to Tweak Your Diet to Conquer the Holiday-Party-Winter-Cold-Season Combo
December 09, 2018
3 Ways to Tweak Your Diet to Conquer the Holiday-Party-Winter-Cold-Season Combo
From kicking it into gift shopping mode every weekend to making your holiday party rounds,…
By Well+Good Editors
This is What Actually Happens to Your Gut When You're Stressed Out
December 07, 2018
This is What Actually Happens to Your Gut When You're Stressed Out
If you've ever gotten butterflies before a work presentation or lost your appetite after looking…
By Well+Good Editors
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