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This article was written with help from AI and edited by Thrive Market’s talented team of human writers. Fiber is a type of carbohydrate we can’t digest—but that’s not a bad thing. Because it passes through the body undigested, fiber helps regulate the body’s use of glucose, keeping hunger and blood sugar stable and aiding ...

Prebiotics vs. Probiotics: A Comprehensive Guide

Prebiotics vs Probiotics Infographic click here Navigating the world of gut health can be complex. It’s a hot topic in health and wellness, and when you’re investigating how to improve your own gut health, you’ll very quickly come across recommendations for prebiotics and probiotics.  Though the two sound similar, prebiotics and probiotics serve different purposes ...

How Holistic Health Practitioner Lily Harris Eats for Better Gut Health

“Good for your gut.”  “Supports your gut microbiome.”  “Optimizes gut health.”  These are all phrases you may have heard before when shopping for healthy groceries or reading up on the latest trends in healthy eating. But what do they mean, really?  We talked to Holistic Health Practitioner, Lily Harris, about what gut health really means, ...

What Is SIBO?

Stomach trouble is no fun. From an indulgent restaurant meal to traveling across time zones, our digestive systems are often put to the test. While it’s perfectly normal to experience digestive upset now and again, persistent and uncomfortable symptoms may be alerting you to something more chronic like SIBO. While often a complication of stomach ...

How Poppi Plans to Take On Big Soda With Their Gut-Friendly Beverages

For dedicated soda drinkers, there’s nothing quite like grabbing an ice-cold can, popping the top, and taking that first fizzy sip. The 39 grams of sugar in the average can of Coke, however, is something of a buzzkill.  Enter Poppi: a better-for-you beverage brand whose founder is on a mission to transform the soda industry ...

How to Improve Digestion with Erica Zellner of Parsley Health

The last thing anyone wants to worry about during the holidays is moderation—including, believe it or not, a certified health coach and gut health expert.  “The holidays are a time to really enjoy some delicious foods and time with friends and family,” says Erica Zellner, MS, CNS, LDN, and Senior Health Coach at Parsley Health, ...

4 AIP Diet Recipes from Functional Medicine Expert Chris Kresser

Fatigue. Chronic pain. Digestive issues. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms regularly, a possible culprit is autoimmunity, a general term for conditions in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your body’s own cells, tissues, and organs. One in 10 people suffers from an autoimmune disorder, according to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Foundation—so if ...

What Does “Certified Gluten-Free” Mean?

It is encouraging, and potentially confusing, to see tons of gluten-free pasta on grocery store shelves. Some of the brands are simply “gluten-free,” some are “Certified Gluten-Free,” and some are fully “grain-free.” So, if you just want to make some easy-to-digest fusilli and chill out at home, what’s your best bet? How do you distinguish ...

Balance Your Hormones Naturally with Dr. Anna Cabeca

Dr. Anna Cabeca, triple board-certified, Emory University-trained physician and hormone expert, has helped countless women heal the nine most common symptoms of menopause with natural, safe solutions. In her new book, “The Hormone Fix,” Cabeca helps women utilize the Keto Green diet to tap into unimagined energy sources, burn fat naturally, and more. In this ...

What Are Probiotics?

The Greeks gave us culture, language, and apparently probiotics. From the ancient root words “pro” (as in promoting) and “biotic” (meaning life), probiotics are literally life affirming.

Heal Your Stomach, Cure Depression?

Anyone who has ever spent the night self-soothing with a pint of Häagen-Dazs after a traumatic event knows our stomachs and brains are inherently connected. In fact, research continues to strengthen the claim that the food we eat impacts our mood. But could what you’re putting in your belly actually cure depression?