Relax & Reclaim

A deep dive into unmodified potato starch, resistant starch, and why your gut bacteria are starving. Let me paint you a picture. You’re at the grocery store, staring at a bag of Bob’s Red Mill Unmodified Potato Starch. It’s $4.99.  It looks like baby powder.  The label says almost nothing useful. You pick it up, put it down, pick it up again, and then put it in your cart because some guy in a health forum wouldn’t shut up about it. Good call.  Put it back in the cart. Because unmodified potato starch is quietly one of the most interesting things you can add to your diet — and almost nobody’s talking about it in plain English. It’s not sexy like collagen peptides.  It doesn’t have a celebrity endorsement. It won’t make your smoothie turn a cool purple color. But what it does do — down in your gut, where the real action is — is genuinely remarkable. Let’s break it down without the lab coat. unmodified potato starch What Even Is Resistant Starch? Most starch gets ...

We caught a lot of heat from some readers about our last article on this diet option. We decided it was a good idea to highlight some counterpoints on this subject for fairness sake.  So, please don't hate us: Fibermaxxing is having a moment. Suddenly fibermaxxing feels like it's everywhere Fibermaxxing didn’t come out of nowhere—it rode the wave of a much bigger shift. Search interest in things like “ gut health ,” “ fiber foods ,” and “ blood sugar balance ” has been climbing steadily, and now the internet has done what it always does: packaged it into a trend with a name. “ Fibermaxxing ” just happens to be the version that stuck. Scroll long enough and you’ll see it framed as the missing piece: better gut health , fewer cravings, smoother digestion , more stable energy. Add some chia , hit 40 grams, fix your life. And to be fair, fiber does matter. Most people probably need more of it. But whenever a single nutrition idea gets this much momentum, it’s wo...

Have you ever noticed how certain foods seem to call your name when you're stressed? Maybe it's cookies after a long day. Or potato chips while watching the evening news. Or that bowl of ice cream that somehow appears during a rough week. Stress and food cravings are closely connected, and many people turn to so-called comfort foods when life gets overwhelming. But, is there any good news? Maybe. Understanding why these cravings happen can make them much easier to manage. cookies ala remote The Stress–Comfort Food Connection When your body experiences stress, it releases hormones designed to help you cope with challenges. One of the most important is cortisol, often called the stress hormone. Cortisol can increase your appetite and make you crave quick energy foods , especially those high in sugar, salt, and fat. In other words, the very foods we tend to label as “comfort foods.” These foods can temporarily boost feel-good chemicals in the brain like dopamine, which is why...

Think of Fibermaxxing as the 2026 evolution of the early-2020s “high protein” craze. Back then, wellness culture was basically: hit 150g of protein, chug your shaker, repeat .  Protein still matters, obviously—but people are finally admitting something out loud: protein alone doesn’t automatically fix your gut, your skin, or those mid-afternoon energy crashes. Fibermaxxing can be beneficial for many people, but it may not be suitable for everyone, especially those with certain gastrointestinal conditions like IBS or IBD. It's important to consult with a healthcare provider before significantly increasing fiber intake. Some side effects of fibermaxxing include gas, bloating, abdominal discomfort, constipation, and diarrhea, especially if fiber intake is increased too quickly. It's important to gradually increase fiber and stay hydrated to minimize these issues. That’s where Fibermaxxing comes in. * This article isn’t meant to strongly support or dissuade your decis...

We’ve all been there: You’re driving down the highway, music up, feeling great, when suddenly a tiny orange light flickers on the dashboard.  Do you pull over immediately?  Of course not.  You ignore it for three weeks and hope it just “goes away.” ​Believe It Or Not : Your body does the exact same thing. ​That random eye twitch? The sudden breakout on your jawline? The fact that you’re “zombie-level” tired after ten hours of sleep?  Those aren't just quirks of getting older—they’re your internal dashboard flashing a warning. check engine light ​Most of us are running on "low fuel" without even realizing it. We blame stress, the weather, or a bad pillow, when the reality is usually much simpler: You’re missing a key ingredient. ​After sitting on this research for five years ( yes, really—good things take time! ), I’ve narrowed down the six most common nutritional gaps that are likely messing with your vibe.  Let’s decode the signals your body is sending and, more...

Did you know that one of the worst things you can do to your body while trying to diet is to follow an actual diet plan? Sounds preposterous doesn't it? Let's rephrase that: “One of the worst things you can do to your body while dieting is diet plan inflexibility?” What does that even mean?  We’ve created a list here of diet do’s and do not’s. We're not saying everyone does this, but some of us have done at least a couple of these at one time or another: 1. All-or-Nothing Thinking Clearing out your cupboards and swearing off anything that isn’t green or grilled might sound brave—but it’s not sustainable. Our bodies don’t like extremes. Cut too much, and you’ll slow your metabolism . Then comes the binge. Then guilt. Slip up? Keep going. Don’t toss the whole day for a few bites. a man working out and resisting a cheeseburger  2. Same Food, Every Day Eating grilled chicken with broccoli six nights a week? Rough. Your body needs a mix of nutrients —...