Probiotics Get All the Buzz, but This Unsung Hero May Be More Effective for Gut Health By KATHERINE CHANG While many factors can make the difference between a happy gut and one that gives you major digestive drama, probiotics have gotten all the glitz and glory for boosting gut health. But there’s an unsung hero of balancing the gut microbiome that counts benefits such…
16 Foods That Reduce Bloating—And 8 That Cause It Keep your digestive system humming along by eating flat-belly foods and avoiding those that cause bloat. By Charlene K. Petitjean Bloating is totally normal and common. There are a number of factors that contribute to bloating—including eating your food too quickly and menstrual bleeding. But some foods pack a lot of carbohydrates, often…
Sometimes stomach bloat can be easily traced back to that huge-ass brunch you had with your BFFs. But other times, it’s a complete mystery. “One person’s poison is another person’s medicine. What one person’s gut tolerates can vary to the next,” says Kelly Schmidt, R.D. In fact, bloating can happen even if you’re all about the salads and healthy snacks. So…
