At Vivante, we’re the digestive health experts. We live for this stuff. Here’s a short summary of another academic article our gut health nerds found interesting… When they were first introduced, biologic drugs came in with a bang and a lot of high praise. When researchers analyzed the chatter on social media, though, they learned…
By: Kelli Pitrone, Registered Dietitian & Vivante Health Nutrition Team Manager The holidays are an exciting time, but if you’re traveling to see loved ones, it could leave you wondering, How on earth am I going to stick to my gluten-free diet? No sweat. With just a little bit of planning ahead, you can be…
Gut-Skin Connection You’ve probably heard a lot lately about the link between digestive health and emotional health. It’s a hot topic on social media, and if you just google “gut-brain axis,” there’s no shortage of scientific documentation explaining the enteric nervous system of the gut and how it communicates directly with the brain, impacting mood…
By: Juliana Garcia, Microbiologist & Vivante Health Microbiome Director In our last blog post, we talked about the gut microbiome. We learned what it is, where it’s located, why it’s important, and (perhaps most interestingly) that the goal for overall health is a vast array of beneficial bacteria AND a small number of potentially harmful…
By: Juliana Garcia, Microbiologist & Vivante Health Microbiome Director The gurgle in the stomach, the sudden hot flash and wave of nausea… Not far behind is the clutching of your belly, the explosive feeling that sends you darting to the nearest bathroom, praying you make it in time. Maybe you picked up a few bacterial…
By: Bryee Shepard, MS, RD With all of this diet talk and attempting to keep up with the trends these days, I thought it would be an appropriate time to bring us back to basics. Think of this as “Nutrition 101.” This will likely be a refresher for many, but new information for others. I…
Caribbean Coleslaw, Healthy Recipe By Bryee Shepard, MS, RD 1 bag shredded cabbage or Cole slaw 1 cup diced pineapple 4 scallions, thin sliced 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup chopped cilantro Vinaigrette: 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon…
“I’ve got a stomach bug.” “Umm, I’m having some bathroom issues.” “Yeah, I’m feeling really sluggish this morning.” “I’m a little under the weather.” “Look, I just can’t make it in today.” The phrasing may vary, but the culprit is the same—something people don’t want to talk about but that 74% of Americans struggle with…
Gut Healthy Recipes: Overnight Maple Chia Oats Oatmeal is one of the best nutritional decisions you can make! It keeps our weight in check, cholesterol down, and is super affordable! There are a lot of varieties to choose from, but on the nutritional front they are all similar. Be sure to choose one that you like…
By: Mike Scalese, Pharmacist, Vivante Health Natural remedies addressing a variety of ailments have been around for thousands of years. However, their role in today’s medical treatment is not always clear, especially in chronic conditions such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). One category of natural treatments, herbal supplements, are naturally occurring substances that come from…