This may not be one of our typical food posts, but one of our most important for the gut! It is world breastfeeding week & of all of the celebratory days we post about, one of the most important- sorry Avocado Day! Why are we so obsessed with talking about, educating on, & normalizing conversations around breastfeeding & breastmilk? Yup, that’s breastmilk in the pic! 🤱 Colostrum (the amazing first extremely golden milk produced in the first few days of life) is high in speci

(All of our recipes are gluten free but whole grain, 100% plant-based, and organic) Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 Even holidays are a great time to focus on some healthier options, be mindful, and find peace with your habits. What #GoodGut red, white, & blue meals are we whipping up this year? Check them out below! Red, White, and Blueberry Salsa (4 Servings) Ingredients: 2 Cups of Jicama, Diced ½ Cup Red Onion, Minced ¼ Cup of Cilantro, Minced ½ Cup of Blueberries (Whole or Slice

Eating whole grain is definitely what’s best to achieve that #GoodGut status! While whole wheat, corn, oats, & quinoa are common go-tos, there is a whole world of incredible whole grains and pseudograins out there to be tried and incorporated. One of our all-time favorite gluten-free options for those with celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, leaky gut, or multiple food sensitivities is buckwheat. Buckwheat is a traditional food commonly used throughout the world an

It’s World Microbiome Day! Our microbiota is a beautiful universe of abundant organisms in and around us available to accomplish and assist with truly incredible things in our bodies and environment! The microbiome is a culmination of all the genetic material these organisms have and share with us. Bacteria, viruses, fungi, archaea, and protozoa are all sharing genetic information with us and our food in an intermingled web. Having gut issues? Does your microbiome need a bit

Can Unresolved Trauma Be Causing Your Digestive Issues? With many things regarding our health, in this case, our digestive health, we should always take a holistic approach. In pursuing better digestive health, only focusing on nutrition will likely lead to some improvements; however, we may not experience an optimal state of gut health. Health is more than just calories. Health is more than what we eat. Attaining optimal gut health requires improving sleep quality, finding a

We’re always searching for new & exciting ways to enjoy an abundance of #goodgut veggies! Whether in a Buddha bowl, salad, smoothie, stir fry, raw, baked, steamed, or sautéed, we love ‘em all! We spotted enchiladas sauce while grocery shopping and knew we had to make some plant magic happen. While regular enchiladas in tortillas are 🔥, we wanted to take things up another fiber notch. We knew making some cabbage-rolled enchiladas was the way to go. Want to make these #GoodGut

Who doesn’t love the comfort of a #GoodGut soup? Whether having it while on the mend or to satisfy a craving, we feel soup is never the wrong choice! What components does a #GoodGut soup contain? Plenty of veggies! Soups are a great vehicle to introduce a greater variety of prebiotic-filled veggies to your littles while they’re developing their gut microbiome in an easily-digested way. You can leave them whole or blend them to enjoy as a fam. A satiating starch- your good bu

Where are our #IBDwarriors ? We see you strong mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, warriors during World IBD Day & always. Autoimmune diseases are especially near-&-dear to our hearts as Dahlia also lives with an autoimmune condition. We want to make you #IBDvisible as autoimmune conditions can place mental, emotional, physical, & financial trauma on all involved. Why is is important to have a week to bring awareness to Crohn's and Colitis? Because according to the @cdcgov “

Yes, waffles can be a good gut food. Why? We are not only using gluten free ingredients, but we are using gluten free whole grains, this can be the difference between a successful gluten free lifestyle and disastrous one. Keep in mind we have nothing against gluten, other than if a person has been diagnosed with Celiac Disease. It is our theory that gluten is not the enemy in gluten sensitivity, it is actually what we have done to gluten containing crops that are the problem

What kind of food can I eat if I have IBS? For those who have severe symptoms, it may feel like there are no foods that can possibly help. As said in our part two of our IBS blog series, the FODMAP diet can work for initial remission within some individuals. For those who don’t respond to the low FODMAP diet, a reverse-elimination diet may be helpful to identify which types of foods are causing symptoms. Even with these dietary protocols, you might still be asking yourself, “

Moms are sweet all year! Does a mama in your life love chocolate? Did you know that chocolate is not only yummy, it’s great for her #GoodGut?! It’s rich in minerals like zinc and iron and raw cacao contains prebiotic fiber. A 2020 review of cacao in the Journal Nutrients showed that the antioxidant polyphenols found in chocolate increased levels of anti-inflammatory bacteria- lactobacillus and bifidobacterium and reduce the inflammatory species Clostridium perfringes. Want to

Papaya season is almost here, and we’re always counting down the days until fresh papaya is available. What’s our healthy hack to enjoy this #GoodGut fruit all year long? Buy a ton while in season and freeze it! Then you can enjoy it in smoothies, nice creams, and more! Papaya is a great low FODMAP, high soluble fiber fruit, which is incredibly easy to digest and soothing to the stomach. Can papaya benefit your IBS? According to a double-blind placebo-controlled study, the pa

IBS and the Gut Microbiome A potential cause of IBS is SIBO, or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. SIBO occurs when the bacteria that live normally in the large intestine move up into our small intestine, causing unwanted bloating and gas production. As the research into the gut microbiome continues to grow, more and more studies are finding that IBS is very much correlated to our gut bacteria and how we feed our gut bacteria through our dietary choices. Our gut microbiom

This was a hit in our soup-loving home! A #GoodGut chowder is warming, an easy way to add in a large amount of veggies, makes them highly digestible, and less fermentable after being cooked & blended. How did we make this smoky #goodgut cauliflower chowder? Ingredients: 1 medium yellow onion (about 2 cups), diced 2 medium carrots, diced 2 Tbsp lemon juice 2 medium cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon kosher salt + more to taste 2 stalks celery, diced 1

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Cool Ranch Kale Chips are the crunchy guilt free, good gut snack your family has been looking for.

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Carminatives are herbal remedies that aid in reducing and preventing gas formation in our gut and that can also alleviate bloating.

Probiotics are all over the place! Probiotic chips, drinks, and of course supplements.

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