Doug Cook RD

Craving a seriously good upgrade to your breakfast or lunch?

Smoked salmon (aka lox) and 100% whole grain rye bread are the ultimate dynamic duo!

Smoked salmon delivers mega doses of omega-3s that keep your heart happy, support brain health, and tame inflammation. It’s also loaded with high-quality protein, vitamin D, and B12.

Team it with 100% whole grain rye bread and you’re getting serious fiber for steady energy, better digestion, and blood-sugar balance—plus magnesium and antioxidants rye is famous for.

The classic combo?

Smoked salmon or lox piled on rye with a generous schmear of cream cheese.

Simple, satisfying, and next-level delicious.

Ready to try it? Grab the ingredients this week and tag me in your creation—I want to see your version!

Bloating all the time? This probiotic might be worth a look 👇

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study (PMID: 36862903) looked at 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐓𝐂𝐂 𝟓𝟖𝟓𝟔 (aka LactoSpore) by .health in adults with gas + bloating.

Here’s what they found after 4 weeks:
• Significant drop in gas + bloating symptoms (GSRS score ~8.9 → 3.1)
• Placebo group? Basically no meaningful change
• Participants also reported feeling way better overall
• No safety concerns or adverse effects

So what makes this different?

👉 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜
That means it forms a protective “shell” (spore), helping it survive stomach acid and they transiently interact—modulating immune responses, producing enzymes, and influencing the gut environment.

Compare that to:
• Lactobacillus + Bifidobacterium → are metabolically active upon ingestion and focus more on fermenting carbohydrates, producing short-chain fatty acids, and interacting directly with resident microbes.

Not saying one is “better” — just different tools for different jobs.

🚫 𝐀𝐥𝐬𝐨: probiotics aren’t magic. But for the right person (especially with gas + bloating), they can help.

𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: This specific strain showed real symptom improvement in a well-designed trial.

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👉 If bloating is a constant struggle, it might be worth discussing this option with a qualified professional.