Kiwifruit, prunes and more: food-first constipation options compared
Kiwifruit, prunes, rye bread and mineral-rich water have all been tested for constipation. How they compare with each other and with psyllium.
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Kiwi, papaya and pineapple enzymes: what the research says
Green kiwifruit, papaya and pineapple all contain protein-digesting enzymes. Which of them has real human research behind it, and what did it show?
Afternoon snacks for a bloat-prone gut: 8 options compared
Eight common afternoon snacks compared for a gut that bloats easily, from Greek yogurt and kiwifruit to protein bars and trail mix.
A gentle low-residue menu for the day before your colonoscopy
The day before a colonoscopy doesn't always have to be broth and gelatin. Two simple low-residue recipes, a clear-liquid plan and what the research...
No-bake oat bars without chicory root or sugar alcohols
A simple 10-bar recipe made from pantry staples, plus what to check on a store-bought bar when you don't have time to make your...
The Mediterranean diet and your gut: what the research says
New trials have tested the Mediterranean diet for IBS. Here's what they found, how it compares with low-FODMAP for bloating, and how to try...
How to reintroduce foods after a low-FODMAP trial
The elimination phase is a test, not a destination. A step-by-step guide to bringing FODMAP foods back, and why it matters for the long...
A fizz-free ginger lemon cooler for bloated afternoons
A simple still drink with fresh ginger, lemon and a little maple syrup, plus an honest look at what research does and doesn't say...
A Sunday meal-prep routine for a calmer gut week
Ninety minutes on Sunday afternoon, a week of regular, right-sized meals. A step-by-step prep routine built for a gut that bloats easily.
Small-batch homemade sauerkraut: a simple recipe
One cabbage, salt, a jar and some patience. A simple small-batch sauerkraut recipe, plus an honest look at what research says about sauerkraut and...
Two warm, caffeine-free drinks for winding down
A fresh ginger and lemon tea and a chamomile vanilla steamer: two simple, caffeine-free evening drinks, plus what research says about the ingredients.
Ginger carrot soup: a simple onion-free recipe
A smooth, warming carrot soup made without onion or garlic, with step-by-step instructions and an honest look at what ginger does and doesn't do.