Nutrition

Nutrition

The Breakfast Cereal Aisle Has a Sugar Problem, and Your Gut Is Paying for It

The Breakfast Cereal Aisle Has a Sugar Problem, and Your Gut Is Paying for It

Most cereal and granola is loaded with added sugar and low in fiber. Here's what the research says about sugar and gut health, and a simple breakfast swap that works in the gut's favor.

250 Years of the American Gut: What Our Ancestors Ate and What We Lost

250 Years of the American Gut: What Our Ancestors Ate and What We Lost

How did Americans eat 250 years ago, and what does it mean for gut health today? Explore the founding era diet, the Three Sisters, fermented foods, and what modern microbiome science reveals about what we lost.

Your Gut and Your Brain Are More Connected Than You Think

Your Gut and Your Brain Are More Connected Than You Think

Your gut and your brain are more connected than most people realize. Here's what the science says about the gut-brain axis, cognitive decline, and what you can eat to support both.

Best Fiber Foods: Feed Your Gut the Right Way

Best Fiber Foods: Feed Your Gut the Right Way

The best fiber foods are not a fixed list of superfoods to stack into every meal. They are a varied rotation of whole plant foods, each contributing different fiber types, different fermentable substrates, and different microbial inputs.

The Mediterranean Diet: What It Does for Your Gut and Why Your Skin May Be Paying Attention

The Mediterranean Diet: What It Does for Your Gut and Why Your Skin May Be Paying Attention

The Mediterranean diet is known for heart health, but new research shows it may also support gut health, IBD management, and chronic skin conditions. Here is what the science says.

A Nutritionist’s Take on Gut Health: What Actually Works (and Doesn't)

A Nutritionist’s Take on Gut Health: What Actually Works (and Doesn't)

A good probiotic will not fix a poor diet. The foundation always comes back to what you are eating day to day. Read about Stevi Pennypacker's story and best practices!

Best Prebiotic Fiber: How to Nourish Your Gut Bacteria the Right Way

Best Prebiotic Fiber: How to Nourish Your Gut Bacteria the Right Way

Discover the best prebiotic fiber foods and supplements for gut health, and learn why variety (not volume) is what your gut bacteria need to thrive.

Best Fiber Supplement: How to Support Your Gut Without Replacing the Real Thing

Best Fiber Supplement: How to Support Your Gut Without Replacing the Real Thing

Looking for the best fiber supplement? Here's what psyllium, inulin, and other common options can and cannot do — and why whole food fiber will always outperform a supplement alone.

Fibermaxxing Is Trending! Are You Doing It Right?

Fibermaxxing Is Trending! Are You Doing It Right?

Fibermaxxing is everywhere in 2026, but loading up on a single fiber source isn't how it works. Why fiber mixing and plant variety are what your gut microbiome actually needs.

Soluble vs. Insoluble Fiber: What the Difference Means for Your Gut

Soluble vs. Insoluble Fiber: What the Difference Means for Your Gut

Explore the key differences between soluble and insoluble fiber, why fiber diversity matters for your gut microbiome, and practical ways to improve your intake.

A delicious ingredient for health: What is fiber?

A delicious ingredient for health: What is fiber?

Fiber is not a powdery substance to be dissolved in water - it is found in delicious foods.

How much fiber do you need? Let’s talk numbers

How much fiber do you need? Let’s talk numbers

95% of Americans do not eat the recommended amount of dietary fiber.

New Sugar, Same Problem: What Soda Does to Your Gut Microbes

New Sugar, Same Problem: What Soda Does to Your Gut Microbes

Coca-Cola’s switch from high-fructose corn syrup to cane sugar is making headlines.