Probiotics. They've been quite a "hot topic" for quite a few years now, being touted as "the answer to cancer," "the cure for colitis and Crohn's," and an easy way to overcome seasonal allergies, boost your immune system, and even lose weight. While most of these claims are a bit audacious (and totally unproven), one thing IS certain: probiotics are important...and irreplaceable in benefit! As Hippocrates himself (aka "The Father of Modern Medicine") said hundreds of years ag

Dairy. What a controversial topic...and one that doesn't need much of an introduction from me! I think this is one of the most (if not THE most) hotly debated topics in the nutrition and wellness world. More and more people are going dairy-free these days, and preaching the benefits of this choice. But is all blame really to be put on dairy products? Let's examine the evidence...and consider WHY some people may have difficulty digesting dairy foods, as well as what to do abou

I. Love. Yogurt. Always have, always will. The problem is...yogurt doesn't love ME very much. I am HIGHLY lactose intolerant, and dairy products of all kinds just wreck havoc on my poor little gut. But alas, it's coconut yogurt to the rescue! This simple coconut yogurt recipe is quick, easy, cost-effective, and insanely delicious (dare I say it's BETTER than the store-bought kind I've loved for years now?!). Also, this particular recipe is SIBO-friendly...aka, it's FREE OF PR