Nutrients Archives - Experience Life

Fiber-packed fruits and veggies are pictured.

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5 Questions About Fiber

Nutrition experts answer some of the most common questions about this nutrient — including how you know if you are eating a low-fiber diet.

Carrots, bananas, and Brussels sprouts are pictured.

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The Three Types of Fiber You Need

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

Insoluble fiber, soluble fiber, and prebiotic fiber are all essential to our health and well-being. Here's why — and which foods have them.

A variety of high-fiber foods, including peas, carrots, and broccoli, are pictured.

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Why You Need to Eat Fiber

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

Even a relatively nutritious diet can deliver inadequate amounts of fiber. Learn why it’s so critical to your health — and which foods are high in fiber.

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Coffee for Wellness?

By Catherine Guthrie

Coffee gets a bad rap, and in excess it can be trouble. But enjoyed in moderation, it has a bright side, too.

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Can Garlic Help Heal the Gut?

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

Turns out garlic is great for ulcers, food poisoning, and gut dysbiosis. Here's why — and how to get more garlic in your diet.

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Can Cabbage Juice Help Heal the Gut?

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

Turns out cabbage juice is great for peptic ulcers. Here's why — and how to get more cabbage juice in your diet.

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5 Gut-Healing Supplements

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

These supplements provide extra support when you're experiencing digestive symptoms — or working to keep them at bay.

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7 Gut-Healing Foods

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

What you eat can help relieve digestive symptoms and build a more resilient gut.

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How to Find Real Honey

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

If you're trying to find the best honey, make sure it's raw, local, and single-source. Here's why.

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What’s the Deal With Honey?

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

The nutritional power of honey is well established. By buying local, you can support regional ecosystems and your neighborhood bees.

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How to Treat Candida Overgrowth

By Catherine Guthrie

Yeasts are a natural component of the human microbiome, but when they proliferate, they can lead to misery. Learn what you can do to keep them in check.

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Which Health Conditions Do Probiotics Help?

By Mo Perry

IBS, leaky gut syndrome, and mood disorders are just some of the conditions probiotics may help treat.

Person shopping for probiotic in pharmacy

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How Do I Find the Right Probiotic Supplement for Me?

By Mo Perry

Not all probiotics — or gut microbiomes — are created equal. Here's how to find the right probiotic for you.

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Can’t I Just Get the Probiotics I Need From Food?

By Mo Perry

Even if you eat a high-quality diet, you might want to supplement with a probiotic. Here's why.

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How Do I Identify a Quality Probiotic Supplement?

By Mo Perry

The FDA doesn't regulate supplements, but here are some tips to suss out a quality probiotic.

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Everything You Need to Know About Probiotics

By Mo Perry

Why are probiotics so popular? Are all supplements equally effective? Can I get enough friendly bacteria from food? Health experts address these and other common questions.