What if the most powerful “diet” you try this year is simply eating more fiber—and feeling better because of it? In this episode of Go With Your Gut, we explore the TikTok trend of Fibermaxxing and reframe it as a gentle, realistic on-ramp to long-term gut and whole-body health for the entire family. I walk through simple, positive steps to add more fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains, while keeping an eye on the microbiome, blood sugar balance, and kids’ relationship with food. We also unpack how popular approaches like Mediterranean, Vegan, Paleo, Keto, and Pegan diets can impact growing bodies and mental health. Because when we focus on quality, gradual change, and listening to our gut, health goals stop feeling like fads and start to feel like support.

Resources:

• Download the Diet Comparisons Chart PDF
• Download the Fiber Content in Foods PDF
• Learn more about my work at NormaFlood.com
• YouTube: @NormaFlood
• TikTok: @normafloodrdn
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/norma.flood.nutritionist
• Instagram: @normaflood23
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norma-flood-ms-rd-4bbb1515/

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Sometimes the body whispers for years before it finally shouts through anxiety, exhaustion, or the sense that we’re quietly falling apart. In this episode of Go With Your Gut, I share my own journey—from an anxious, overwhelmed child coping with ADHD, perfectionism and an eating disorder, to a clinician searching for answers that traditional approaches never fully provided. We walk through the pivotal moments that changed everything, including the day I first learned about the microbiome and how it opened the door to a new approach for nutrient therapy, and ultimately functional medicine. I talk about how these discoveries reshaped my health, my parenting, and the way I support kids and families today. Because when we understand the gut’s role in our story, healing finally starts to make sense.

Resources:

• Learn more about my work at NormaFlood.com
• YouTube: @NormaFlood
• TikTok: @normafloodrdn
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/norma.flood.nutritionist
• Instagram: @normaflood23
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norma-flood-ms-rd-4bbb1515/

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What if three-hour daily meltdowns weren’t just a behavior issue, but a gut-brain cry for help? In this episode of Go With Your Gut, I sit down with Laura, a full-time working mom, to talk about her 11-year-old daughter’s explosive rage episodes, ADHD diagnosis, and the heartbreaking realization that both traditional talk therapy and occupational therapy still weren’t reaching the root of the problem. When the next recommendation was an anti-psychotic medication, Laura felt a deep pull to explore further—and that led her to a Functional Nutrition approach that finally made sense. We walk through how ultra-processed school lunches, sugary drinks, and constant stress were impacting her daughter’s microbiome and capacity for self-regulation, and how targeted testing revealed yeast overgrowth and crucial nutrient needs. Together, we explore the tiny, doable shifts—cutting sugary drinks, adding fruits and vegetables to every meal, choosing cleaner versions of familiar kid foods, and supporting her body with key supplements—that led to a dramatic reduction in outbursts in just three months. Because when families understand how food shapes mood, small steps at the table can become a turning point for confidence, connection, and hope.

Resources:

• Learn more about my work at NormaFlood.com
• YouTube: @NormaFlood
• TikTok: @normafloodrdn
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/norma.flood.nutritionist
• Instagram: @normaflood23
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norma-flood-ms-rd-4bbb1515/

Produced by NOVA