Is Matcha Good For Gut Health?

Is Matcha Good For Gut Health?

Is Matcha Good For Gut Health?     Introduction to Matcha for Gut Health   In recent years, the world has witnessed a surge in interest in health and wellness, with individuals seeking natural and holistic remedies to enhance their overall well-being.   Among the 

GERD Friendly Cooking Techniques

GERD Friendly Cooking Techniques

As most of you are aware, GERD and reflux put a serious damper on your enjoyment of food. Fortunately, by adopting certain GERD Friendly Cooking Techniques, you can create delicious meals that are gentle on your digestive system.     In this post, we will 

How This Dietitian Cured Her Acid Reflux (GERD) Naturally

How This Dietitian Cured Her Acid Reflux (GERD) Naturally

Written By Molly Pelletier, MS, RD, LDN, gut health Registered Dietitian   When I was an undergrad nutrition student at Boston University, my digestive health issues (acid reflux, IBS) were at their worst. Originally, my heartburn and digestive symptoms happened once a week, but eventually, 

How Does Gaviscon Work?

How Does Gaviscon Work?

Dealing with acid reflux can be a daily battle, and finding the right remedy becomes essential for managing the symptoms effectively. A few months ago we did a deep dive into “Why Do Tums Work?”. In short, Tums works by helping to neutralize stomach acid, 

Your Mood and Your Digestion

Your Mood and Your Digestion

Have you ever noticed feeling constant reflux at home, but then when you go on a vacation, the heartburn disappears? Or have you experienced stomach pain during times of emotional stress or worry, regardless of what you eat?   This is because the brain and 

Why Do Tums Work ? (in the short term)

Why Do Tums Work ? (in the short term)

      “Tu-tu-tu-tu-tuuummmsss”   We all recognize that big, booming voice from the TV commercials telling us, “Don’t change your lifestyle – go ahead, eat that whole pizza!”   The advertisements are clever. They understand that the only thing worse than experiencing heartburn is 

4 Proven Methods to Manage Stress

4 Proven Methods to Manage Stress

As unique as we are, there are certain things that make us all human: We all need air, food, and water, we all need rest and love, and we are all afflicted by stress in one way or another. Whether we experience daily, low-grade stretches, 

3 Reasons to Try Something New

3 Reasons to Try Something New

Routines feel good. There is something inside each of us that wants to know what to do and what comes next. It’s the first question out of my children’s mouths every. single. morning. “What are we doing today?”    Knowing what’s happening makes us feel 

Can stress cause acid reflux?

Can stress cause acid reflux?

    When we’re up all night with reflux, it’s not uncommon to berate ourselves for eating too much chocolate or forgetting to stock the medicine cabinet with antacids. We’re familiar with some of the common triggers of reflux and often point the blame at 

Favorite Things for Acid Reflux

Favorite Things for Acid Reflux

    Here is a full list of our favorite things for acid reflux! Because when it comes to GERD and acid reflux, you can’t just try one thing. Here at The GERD Chef, we pay close attention to diet by prioritizing healing foods and