Blog — Digestion & Gut Health
Low Calorie Snacks on Dr. Oz and My Recommended Swaps
Snack packs are taking over the supermarket snack aisle, but can these pre-packaged, low-calories snacks really slim your waist? Just because something is low-calorie doesn’t necessarily mean that ...
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The Magic of My SLIM-Gestion Foods
I’m a weight-loss and anti-aging specialist, so I’m incredibly choosy about what I eat. I want the food I put on my plate to help me stay slim, young, and healthy. Oh… and of course, I want it to ...
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Five Reasons to Love Grapefruit
I know it’s easy to love sweet, sweet fruits like apples and pears. However, it’s a good idea to limit these fruits in your diet. That’s because while your taste buds love them, they’re not all tha...
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Can’t Go? You’re Not Alone.
I know if a patient brings up constipation it’s probably something we need to investigate, with good reason. And I also know, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidne...
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Are You Sick and Tired of Running to the Bathroom?
You know what topic many patients are too embarrassed to talk about with their doctors? Poop. There. I said it. As the children’s book title says, everyone poops. However, millions of people are t...
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Going Dairy-Free
One of the first things I tell my patients is to eliminate dairy foods from their diets. And I won’t kid you; many of them totally freak out. Going dairy-free isn't easy. “Seriously?” they say. “It...
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Eat More Fiber to Stay Healthy
For decades, nutritionists have argued eating more fiber helps you lose weight and keeps you lean. Ample research backs this up. Studies show those who get more fiber in their diets have a healthie...
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Making Your Gut Bugs Happy —It’s Not Just About Food!
Are you loading up on probiotics like sauerkraut and coconut kefir—and on prebiotics like jicama, onions, and asparagus? If so, hurray for you! The first step in creating a healthy gut ecosystem i...
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Fermented Foods: A Quick Q&A
Traditional foods are making a huge comeback these days, and one of the trends that makes me happiest is the return to fermented foods. From kimchi to sauerkraut to kombucha, these foods have been...
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