#gut-health

#gut-health

Have you noticed your jeans feeling tighter by 3 PM even though you ate the same lunch you always do? Or maybe you're dealing with that uncomfortable, balloon-like feeling after meals that seems to be getting worse lately, not better? You're not imagining it. Something has shifted in how our bodies are responding to certain foods, and the culprit might be hiding in plain sight in your supposedly healthy meals.

"I can't tell you how many times I've had patients who have had so much trouble losing weight complain to me that their friends can eat whatever they want and never put weight on," Perlman, an integrative and functional medicine doctor and former chief medical officer for Mayo Clinic's integrative medicine program, told Business Insider. It's also one of the biggest misconceptions he hears about metabolic health.

If you're starting the year with a healthy reset, then Japanese- Mexican restaurant Los Mochis has just the menu for you. Partnering with author and health and sustainability advocate Melissa Hemsley, the restaurants have given their classics a nourishing boost to support gut health, immunity and reduce inflammation. The partnership stems from both Melissa and Los Mochis working with The Felix Project, London's biggest food redistribution charity, to champion sustainability and prevent food waste.

It gets more complicated once you start focusing on specific nutrients. Striking the right balance of protein, fiber, carbohydrates, healthy fats like omega-3s, vitamins, and minerals can feel like a full-time job. Luckily, there are people out there whose job this actually is. We spoke to over 40 registered dietitians, sports nutritionists, longevity scientists, and gut health researchers, all of whom shared their best diet advice with us this year.

Running the company is no easy feat: Marchione works seven days a week, putting in more than 12 hours a day. That means his self-care routine is precisely dialed in. Marchione says he has always taken an unconventional, even contrarian approach, exploring beyond what mainstream medicine recommends. As a teen, he was an early adopter of fitness wearables like the Oura ring, and got into blue-light-blocking glasses and mouth taping - trends that, despite some mixed evidence, have become incredibly popular in wellness today.

It's mid-November, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which is great news for our taste buds. But the holiday season may also bring stress that can be hard on our stomachs, causing issues such as bloating, heartburn, or just general feelings of discomfort. On supporting science journalism If you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today.

Contained within the jar is an ochre dust that looks like organic matter - but it's actually a medley of hemp seeds, flaxseed meal, chia seeds, slivered almonds, sunflower seeds, cinnamon and coconut bits. It's my gut health jar, which I based on a viral video by integrative nutrition coach Alexis Lahner. Her "diversity jar" helps her eat over 30 different plants a week.

Behold: Dekoda, Kohler's new toilet cam. No, not that type of toilet cam: this one only shoots pictures down at what is inside the bowel, sending the snaps to an app that analyzes stool samples and rates your gut health. The Dekoda can be yours for $599, plus an annual subscription fee. Kohler's new product joins Throne, a $319 offering from an Austin-based startup. Throne captures stool and hydration patterns, hands-free and automatically,

As part of a new initiative focused on "turning the bathroom into a connected, data-informed health and wellness hub," Kohler has announced a health tracker called the Dekoda you attach to your toilet. It's designed to peer into the bowl using sensors and analyze what it sees using algorithms to provide insights into your hydration and gut health, and it will discreetly notify you when blood is detected which can be indicative of more serious medical issues.

Our taster praised the flavor of Slice's grape soda, stating, "It's an extremely juicy can that captures everything there is to love about grape flavors without any of the artificiality or attempted dressing-up of some of the former brands." While the soda's profile might not be anything unique, that actually works in Slice's favor as each sip provides a simple and straightforward fruitiness. After all, a great grape soda doesn't need to taste like anything more than pure, sweet grapes.

This shrub starts with juicy peaches, maple syrup, and torn basil-gently muddled to release their flavors. After a short rest, everything is stirred with rice vinegar and left to infuse in the fridge for a day or two. The result? A concentrated syrup that blends beautifully with sparkling water and ice for a fizzy, refreshing drink. Serve it with a few peach slices and a sprig of basil, and you've got a mocktail that feels both nourishing and fancy.

I love creating products that don't just sell, but genuinely change lives, from introducing collagen to the mainstream when I worked at Vital Proteins to now reshaping the fiber space at Supergut. Supergut is a supplement company focused on gut health and metabolic wellness. Our hero ingredient, green banana fiber, supports the gut microbiome. With growing awareness around GLP-1s and gut health, we're aiming to transform the supplement aisle.

Colonic inflammation activates your pancreas before your blood sugar ever rises, leading to a chain reaction that may result in insulin imbalance long before any glucose issues arise.

If there is minimal milk in the dairy diet then lactase levels may be zero, thus people from some cultural backgrounds and countries where dairy intake is negligible may be intolerant.

Aldi's Summit Popz Prebiotic Soda has emerged as a noteworthy alternative to traditional sodas, offering a gut-friendly option without sacrificing taste or enjoyment.

"Even a single FMT will cause a change in the host-microbe relationships in these very different regions of the bowel that may be very difficult to reverse."

Frozen yogurt is a popular dessert choice due to its lightness and lower calorie count compared to ice cream, but its probiotic preservation depends on processing techniques.

Not every type of cottage cheese is a probiotic. To guarantee that you're getting the right stuff, it should mention 'live and active cultures' or 'probiotic cultures' on the label.

Unlike traditional fiber supplements, Fiber + Probiotic is formulated to mix easily into liquids and be gentler on the stomach. Its blend of organic soluble fiber, clinically-studied insoluble fiber, and clinically-studied probiotics is designed to support digestion and regularity and ease occasional gas and bloating.

Armet's experience emphasizes the positive impact of high-fiber, minimally processed diets on gut health, showcasing how dietary adjustments can lead to significant improvements in symptoms.