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 tips for surviving the most common issues. We were honored […]
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 provides tips to help you address the fiber deficiency, without worsening of symptoms, […]
The latest edition of the World Happiness Report has some troubling news: Stress is on the rise and mental health is on the decline worldwide. Research shows that American adults have been getting less happy since 2000 while adolescents have been suffering higher rates of sadness since 2010. Nutritional biochemist Shawn Talbott offers tips to […]
Being constipated isn’t fun at all. It’s uncomfortable for adults and kids, and sometimes especially tough for those of us who care for constipated kids! Everyone seems to offer advice on how to help manage this condition, but we really like the approach of America’s favorite pediatrician Dr. Bill Sears, also known as Dr. Poo. […]
What’s better for your heart: A can of beans or soup labeled “heart healthy”? In less than five minutes, board certified nutritionist Jonny Bowden, PhD gave San Diego TV KUSI News viewers easy tips for distinguishing misleading and real heart-health products. In this interview, he told co-anchor Allen Denton why Sunfiber deserves a place in […]
Chef Viverito shared his personal story about losing weight and boosting his health by following the keto diet with Las Vegas Morning Blend viewers. The international chef also explained that the keto diet is often low in fiber. Getting enough soluble fiber can help you manage your weight as well as support your digestive health. […]
The hottest healthy foods were revealed on Toronto Breakfast Television. Sunfiber was included, as were trendy hemp-based protein and bone broth. Registered holistic nutritionist and author Andrea Donsky, who revealed the list, called Sunfiber her “favorite fiber.” Sunfiber has a Health Canada-approved claim for its effectiveness in managing IBS symptoms, as well as its ability […]
Foods such as asparagus, oatmeal, black beans and avocados help prebiotics do their job. These foods are rich in soluble fiber, a nutrient dubbed the “next big thing” on ABC-TV’s Eyewitness News, Los Angeles. Nutritional biochemist Shawn Talbott, explained: “They can grow good bacteria and also starve out bad bacteria, as bad bacteria will sometimes […]
Supplements can help fill the gaps in your diet, as well as boost your intake of powerful nutrients to help your body thrive. Board-certified nutritionist Jonny Bowden listed six supplements that are a great addition to your diet in this WholeFoods Magazine article. We’re honored that he included Sunfiber. Getting enough fiber in your diet […]
Eat more fiber. That’s the advice of the Mayo Clinic. While fiber is widely known for its ability to help reduce constipation, higher fiber consumption has also been shown to provide a wider range of health benefits. Clinical research indicates that fiber plays a positive role in normalizing bowel movements, maintaining bowel health, lowering cholesterol […]
New research suggests that people can control weight with more fiber in their diet. Simply adding more fiber to your diet may be as effective as a more complex diet, according to a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Diets often fail because they are too complex and require keeping track of […]
How about 10 delicious high fiber foods to eat in 2015? Care2, an online community with 26 million members, recently posted its suggestions for adding fiber to your diet. They wrote that fiber is an essential nutrient that serves a vital role in healthy digestion as a high fiber diet can help lower LDL cholesterol […]
Michigan State advises adding fiber to your diet. It’s easy, according to Ashley Parrish of Michigan State University Extenson. Parrish recommends many ways to increase fiber in your diet: Leave the skin on whole fruits and vegetables Choose brown rice, whole wheat bread and pastas over white bread and rice Choose foods with “whole grain” listed […]
Ft. Collins chef Linda Hoffman has some great suggestions about how to add fiber to your diet. Writing in her column in the Ft. Collins Coloradoan, Hoffman explains how to feel fuller and be healthier by modifying recipes to include more fiber. Hoffman also offers a delicious, fiber-rich recipe for roasted pear salad with […]
Kids need fiber, too, according to an Oklahoma State University (OSU) extension educator. Dietary fiber is important for individuals of all ages, but children’s fiber needs are sometimes overlooked, writes LaDell Emmons in a recent issue of the McAlester News-Capital. Fiber helps prevent constipation and provides important nutrients and vitamins, advises Emmons. A child’s fiber […]
