Derek Timm, PhD, RDN is more than your typical nutrition expert. In addition to being a registered dietitian nutritionist, Timm has earned a PhD in nutrition science. He is also a Monash University FODMAP-trained dietitian with expertise in how a high FODMAP diet impacts the symptoms of IBS. He’s passionate about improving consumers’ health through the sharing of evidence-based nutrition research and facts. Positive and easily approachable, Timm excels at making complicated or confusing information clear to the general public.
In addition to his academic and clinical research background, Timm has worked as a nutrition scientist for several global nutrition companies. He’s extremely well-versed on the health benefits of fiber and how this nutrient can impact digestive health and overall well-being. Timm is currently serving as a functional ingredient technology expert for Taiyo International, a global leader in the development and production of functional ingredients.
Did you know that the majority of dietary fibers limit your body’s ability to absorb essential minerals such as magnesium, iron and calcium, as well as certain drugs and medications? This isn’t a concern with Sunfiber, which actually promotes the absorption of iron...
It’s estimated that more than 30 million Americans, and about 5-10% of people globally, suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a condition characterized by gas, cramping, bloating, diarrhea and constipation. April is IBS Awareness Month. While there is no cure,...
You may already be familiar with Sunfiber for its many great dietary fiber benefits. It’s time to also think of Sunfiber as an industry leading prebiotic. This educational webinar, hosted by NutriScience, Taiyo International and the Industry Transparency Center,...
Passing gas is normal and expected. Men experience flatulence an average of 14 times per day. Women tend to expel a little less but are more likely to struggle with bloating. There are ways to help minimize the discomfort and embarrassment. Knowing which foods and...
When you’re pregnant, friends compliment you on your natural glow. What they may not realize, is that you’re also suffering from an aggravating and sometimes painful condition. Occasional constipation may affect half of all women at some point in their pregnancy....
The cold winter months may lead you to pile on the extra blankets and unfortunately, some extra winter weight. It seems like every year you go through the same cycle: Your body weight goes up during the winter as you hibernate through the cold dark weather, then...
It’s starting to feel a lot like fall, making this a great time to cozy up to a warm bowl of soup. When Functional Chef Gerard Viverito stopped by the FOX-TV studios in Sacramento, California, he showed the audience how to supercharge classic butternut squash soup. ...
You need adequate fluids and fiber to be regular. If you lack one or both, stools can become hard and difficult to pass. Here are five ways to sidestep summer constipation and help keep your digestive system on track.
A low FODMAP diet can help you discover which foods are triggering your gas, bloating or Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms. It may also lead to constipation due to the restriction of high-fiber foods. In this white paper, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Derek Timm...
As a parent of 8, grandfather of 15, a pediatrician for more than 50 years, and the author of Dr. Poo, the Scoop on Comfortable Poop, Bill Sears, M.D has encountered many school-related bathroom issues. In this Alternative Health Magazine article he shared his top...