The Foodguides Podcast

What is a sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB)? In this episode, Foodguides.com’s resident Registered Dietitian/Editor, Dr. Allison Koch takes a look at the different types of beverages that qualify as a SSB and encourages you to evaluate the risks and benefits of your personal intake.

Pelvic floor therapy for bowel control? In this episode, Foodguides.com’s resident Registered Dietitian/Editor, Dr. Allison Koch investigates this type of physical therapy that can help people who suffer from bowel incontinence through strengthening the muscles of the pelvic floor.

Your insides brew what? In this episode, Foodguides.com’s resident Registered Dietitian/Editor, Dr. Allison Koch explores auto-brewery syndrome (ABS) or gut fermentation syndrome, a rare, and understudied condition where the microbiome makes alcohol using dietary carbohydrates.

What is EPI? In this episode, Foodguides.com’s resident Registered Dietitian/Editor, Dr. Allison Koch investigates exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), which is a condition where the pancreas is not able to produce enough enzymes to properly digest food.

Are pre-workouts safe? In this episode, Foodguides.com’s expert contributor and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Dr. Alexander Koch, addresses safety concerns surrounding gastrointestinal health, heart and liver issues, and quality control with pre-workouts.

Do pre-workouts work? In this episode, Foodguides.com’s expert contributor and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Dr. Alexander Koch, dives into the three most commonly cited reasons to take pre-workout supplements and the evidence to support their claims.

What exactly are pre-workouts? In this episode, Foodguides.com’s expert contributor and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Dr. Alexander Koch, explores the history of pre-workout supplements and discusses the common ingredients found in many pre-workout formulae.

Dating is hard enough. But dating gluten-free? In this episode, Foodguides.com’s resident Registered Dietitian/Editor, Dr. Allison Koch provides 7 tips that can help you balance dating with a gluten-free diet. Love is in the air!

Why do resolutions fail? In this episode, Foodguides.com’s expert contributor and Trauma Informed Life Coach, Deanna Salles-Freeman CINHC, explains that behind all of these failures is a lack of intention: a plan, design, or particular purpose. Intentions bring your goals into focus.

Do you take PPIs? In this episode, Foodguides.com’s resident Registered Dietitian/Editor, Dr. Allison Koch explores current research evaluating the risk of stomach cancer and PPI use, particularly in those who have used the medication for an extended period of time.

Are you getting enough rest? In this episode, Foodguides.com’s expert contributor and Trauma Informed Life Coach, Deanna Salles-Freeman CINHC, emphasizes how getting the right amount of sleep can improve your health and contribute to longevity. Sweet dreams indeed!

Should you be taking one? In this episode, Foodguides.com’s resident Registered Dietitian/Editor, Dr. Allison Koch investigates the multi-billion dollar industry and briefly discusses who is taking multivitamins and who may be at risk of vitamin deficiencies.

Have you heard of H. pylori? In this episode, Foodguides.com’s resident Registered Dietitian/Editor, Dr. Allison Koch talks about Helicobacter pylori (aka H. pylori) which is a type of bacteria that infects your stomach and can present with some unpleasant symptoms.

Do Gluten-Free Holidays Stress You Out? In this episode, Foodguides.com’s resident Registered Dietitian/Editor, Dr. Allison Koch introduces some easy alternatives to some common gluten-free holiday mistakes so your season is full of happy memories and cheer!

Gut health is a big deal. In this episode, Foodguides.com’s resident Registered Dietitian/Editor, Dr. Allison Koch aims to provide you with a deeper understanding of what dysbiosis really means, so you can appreciate its relevance to human health.

Does chewing make a difference? In this episode, Foodguides.com’s resident Registered Dietitian/Editor, Dr. Allison Koch you may be surprised to learn of the nutritional benefits of chewing your food enough, including improved digestion and nutrient absorption.

Exercise improves gut health, but how? In this episode, Foodguides.com’s resident Registered Dietitian/Editor, Dr. Allison Koch discusses the levels of activity associated with positive and negative changes to both the gut microbiota and overall immune health in the body.

Attending school with IBS? In this episode, Foodguides.com’s resident Registered Dietitian/Editor, Dr. Allison Koch looks at the different types of assistance available to students in both K-12 and college who are sufferers of GI-related conditions to make schooling smoother.

Isn’t collagen for your skin health? In this episode, Foodguides.com’s resident Registered Dietitian/Editor, Dr. Allison Koch explores the role of collagen supplements in gut health. Traditionally known for its benefits for skin, hair, and nails, can it also help your gut? Find out.

Considering digestive supplements? In this episode, Foodguides.com’s resident Registered Dietitian/Editor, Dr. Allison Koch looks at the different types of digestive supplements available and what exactly they do or do not do for the body and your health. Per science, of course.

Considering digestive supplements? In this episode, Foodguides.com’s resident Registered Dietitian/Editor, Dr. Allison Koch looks at the different types of digestive supplements available and what exactly they do or do not do for the body and your health. Per science, of course.

Does peppermint oil sound too good to be true? In this episode, Foodguides.com’s resident Registered Dietitian/Editor, Dr. Allison Koch explores the role of peppermint oil in IBS and how it can provide symptom relief in sufferers.

Ever popped an ibuprofen for muscle pain? In this episode, Foodguides.com’s resident Registered Dietitian/Editor, Dr. Allison Koch discusses the less talked about side effect of NSAID use on gut health, which is the risk of endotoxemia. Never heard of it? Tune in!

Need bad breath help? In this episode, Foodguides.com’s resident Registered Dietitian/Editor, Dr. Allison Koch talks about some treatment options for a common, but less talked about marker for sufferers of acid reflux and GERD: halitosis or bad breath.

Does your stomach hurt? In this episode, Foodguides.com’s resident Registered Dietitian/Editor, Dr. Allison Koch explores what we know about the role dietary choices, including supplementation, have to play in reducing one’s risk of gastritis.