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 […]
SunCran™ Naturelle, an all-natural premium branded formula made with Fruit d’Or Cran Naturelle™ cranberry juice powder and Sunfiber®, is now a Monash University Low FODMAP Certified™ product. Why so many are talking about FODMAPs FODMAPs (Fermentable Oligo-saccharides, Disaccharides, Mono-saccharides and Polyols) are a group of dietary sugars which are poorly absorbed in the small […]
Sunfiber® is the first fiber and first stand-alone ingredient to become a Monash University Low FODMAP Certified™ product. Why so many are talking about FODMAPs FODMAPs (Fermentable Oligo-saccharides, Disaccharides, Mono-saccharides and Polyols) are a group of dietary sugars which are poorly absorbed in the small intestine. They are known to cause gas related pain, intestinal […]
Natural health expert Bryce Wylde travels to India to explore Sunfiber’s origin. Sunfiber, the world’s most researched soluble dietary fiber, is derived from the guar plant grown in arid western India. Wylde visits the family farmers who grow the unassuming plant (its leaves and beans have been a staple food in this region for […]
Good things happen when traditional farming and medicine blend with modern nutritional science. A humble bean, grown for centuries in India, has evolved from a staple food to one of nutritional science’s most promising fibers. Natural health expert Bryce Wylde travels to India to explore the guar plant’s simple beginnings and learn how modern science […]
Moms want what’s best for baby, but with a dizzying amount of nutrition information out there, it can be a challenge to know what to put on the table. Natural Solutions magazine solved this dilemma in their women’s wellness issue. Registered dietitian nutritionist Felicia Stoler, DCN, MS, RDN, FACSM, FAND provided tips for moms-to-be such […]
This time of year, many people are considering changing the contents of their medicine cabinets to include more natural remedies. Holistic pharmacist Sherry Torkos, author of the Canadian’s Guide to Natural Medicine, recently shared some of her favorite good-for-you health solutions when she visited several northern California television stations. We were thrilled that Sunfiber was […]
If you’re looking to keep your weight in check this holiday season, Marie Claire magazine had some disheartening news. In an article about holiday weight gain, Assistant Editor Chelsea Peng wrote that many of us are the lightest we will be all year. This is according to a New England Journal of Medicine study that […]
If you’re struggling with digestive issues such as constipation, bloating and painful gas, you may have heard about FODMAPs. Researchers have shown that following a low-FODMAP diet may help soothe your gut and put you on the path to regularity. Sunfiber also helps on that journey. Here’s what you need to know about FODMAPs and […]
You want to make the most of the season, but overfilling your plates at those end-of-summer picnics, festivals and barbecues may lead to gas, bloating and other tummy troubles. When holistic pharmacist Sherry Torkos appeared on Ontario’s Morning Live she told viewers that a regulating fiber helps your body manage those occasional overindulgences of seasonal […]
Your body needs fiber. That much, most people know. But what fiber does, how much you need and where to get it may be unclear. Thankfully Sirius Radio asked registered dietitian nutritionist Felicia Stoler to answer these common questions and reduce the confusion about fiber. We were overjoyed that this health author and former TV […]
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With less than two years to comply with the new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) nutrition labeling rule for fiber, countless food, beverage and supplement manufacturers are nervous about their formulas. If the fiber in their product doesn’t meet the new requirements within two years, everything from packaging to advertising may need to change, […]
