“I’m a gastroenterologist – this is the snack I wish everyone would avoid”

“I’m a gastroenterologist – this is the snack I wish everyone would avoid”

For most people, craving a snack at least once during the day is inevitable. Even if you eat a big breakfast and lunch, it’s bound to happen. Sometimes we crave snacks because we are really hungry. Other times, we might be bored, stressed, or just want something to eat. It’s definitely not unhealthy to have … Read more

Gastroenterologists urge people over 50 to start doing this every morning

Gastroenterologists urge people over 50 to start doing this every morning

Age may teach you to trust your gut, but gastroenterologists say our actual gut health can change as we age—and that’s what matters. “A healthy gut microbiome, the community of microorganisms in the digestive tract, plays a vital role in digestion, metabolism and immunity,” says Dr. Jonathan D. Weinberger, MD,a gastroenterologist at Hackensack University Medical … Read more