Between 2009 and 2023, the share of adults over 20 taking probiotic supplements surged from 1.8% to 6.96%, according to an analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. While researchers observed a dramatic rise in gut health supplementation, overall dietary fiber consumption among the public remained … Read more
Constipation relief often requires more than just high-fiber foods when individuals seek immediate help, according to health experts who point to physical activity as a primary driver for stimulating gut motility. Regular movement enhances blood flow to the digestive tract and stimulates gut muscles to move waste more efficiently, according to Ashkan Farhadi, M.D., a … Read more
While protein has dominated nutritional trends with items like protein coffee and protein candy, dietitians emphasize that fiber deserves equal attention for digestion, blood sugar management, and cholesterol reduction. According to registered dietitians Allyson Balzuweit, Namrita Brooke, and Michele Waide, several everyday foods actually contain more fiber than a standard avocado, which delivers up to … Read more
Longtime celebrity hairstylist Peter Lamas details his decades working with high-profile clients—including Jackie Kennedy, Grace Kelly, and Audrey Hepburn—in his new book, Jackie Kennedy’s Stylist, providing a rare look inside high-society beauty routines and private conversations with American royalty, according to an account published by Town & Country. From Madison Avenue Apprenticeships to High Society … Read more