Naria Le Mire Nutrition Blog

I am a registered dietitian with diverticulosis.Yes! You read that right.In my case, it started when I was a child.I was known as “La estreñida” meaning, the constipated one.Nice name, right?Moving forward to adulthood, I developed the condition and remember feeling...

Proteobacteria is a group of microbes which includes both harmless and pathogenic bacteria, but when certain types of Proteobacteria overgrow, they can wreak havoc on your digestive system. Here’s what you need to know about Proteobacteria and why keeping it in check...

Just had a flare-up? Here are 3 things to soothe your gut! 1) Aloe Vera Juice - Known for its soothing properties, aloe vera juice helps hydrate and cool the gut, making it ideal for reducing irritation and supporting a balanced pH level in the digestive tract. 2)...

Remember, your gut microbes have food preferences too! And if you want them to STAY in your gut, you'll want to take that into consideration. Here are a few things you can start doing now! 1. Polyphenol-Rich Foods: Foods like berries, green tea, and dark chocolate are...

A leaky gut happens when the lining of your intestines becomes more permeable, allowing toxins and undigested food particles to leak into your bloodstream causing your body to defend itself AKA inflammation! The good news is that this is curable with the right...

The truth is most people have get off of medications for constipation (even chronic) but a few (more severe cases) may need to depend on them. However, anytime adjustments are made to medications, your providers must be aware. When it come to constipation, working on...

Here are a few things to consider if you're looking to reduce or remove the need for constipation meds. Always remember, to talk with your doctor when planning to make a change to any medication they may have prescribed. Struggling with stomach pain? Discover a...

I have many clients who have both conditions and find themselves stuck between following a low fodmap diet and not being able to increase their fiber! Getting to the root problem and healing that can solve both issues! I typically start with functional stool testing...

The truth is, thousands of people are dealing with these issues together! The key is to HEAL the IBS to allow your body to tolerate more foods, including fiber, which can prevent flare-ups! Struggling with stomach pain? Discover a personalized, functional approach to...

I'm told about the continued flare-ups and visits to urgent care and the emergency room. They were tired of it! So what did I do? As usual, assess! What is the medical condition(s) and how are they tired to fiber? In this case, it was diverticulosis/itis. Learning how...