10 Surprising Ways Aronia Berries Beat Blueberries in Nutritional Power

If you haven’t heard of Aronia berries yet, you’re not alone—but that’s about to change. These small, dark, tart berries, often called chokeberries, are nature’s hidden gem. Native to North America, they’ve been quietly thriving in the wild for centuries, overlooked by many in their homeland while Eastern Europe caught on to their incredible health…

9 Sneaky Causes of Bloating (And a Food-Based Way to Fight Back)

Here are the 9 sneaky causes of bloating: 1. Eating Too Fast Eating too quickly introduces air into the digestive tract, where it can get trapped and cause uncomfortable pressure. Chewing thoroughly and pacing your meals helps reduce this effect. 2. Processed or Packaged Foods These often contain excess sodium, preservatives, and emulsifiers that can…

The Gut Health Journey

The Gut Health Journey

“Embarking on the journey of gut health – or as I like to call it, the ‘Microbial Marvel Adventure.’ You’ve heard the buzz about gut health, the microbiome, and probiotics. It’s like the hottest topic since avocado toast. You’ve likely encountered the buzz around gut health, the microbiome, and probiotics. It’s a trending topic comparable…

What we learned talking to our customers at the farmers market

What we learned talking to our customers at the farmers market

Many people have Gut issues, especially young people today. IBS (Irritable Bowl Syndrome) Leaky Gut syndrome Reflux and GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) Urinary Tract Infections Crohn’s (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) Colitis (Inflammation of the large intestine) Yet, many people don’t know why? Diet Lack of sleep Lack of exercise Ultra processed foods Preservatives Processed Sugars Stress…

We Had to Do Something

We Had to Do Something

Hi! I’m Shirley, founder of Gut Bar. For years, my husband Steve suffered from esophageal reflux, with extreme heartburn, stomach upset, lack of energy, trouble sleeping, and a host of other ailments. The doctors we visited put him on prescription proton pump inhibitors, and was told he’d be on them for the rest of his…