Dr. Amy Knaperek, PharmD

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Join date: Aug 26, 2021

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Dr. Amy Knaperek is a licensed pharmacist in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. After graduating from Creighton University's School of Pharmacy and Health Professions in 2012, she has been working as a community pharmacist in the Southeast United States. As a Diabetes Nutrition Educator and Pharmacy Manager for a large grocery store chain, she provided seminars on nutrition for people with Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome. She is an Integrative Pharmacy Specialist and has taken Functional Medicine courses from the Institute of Functional Medicine. She has certificates in Diabetes Management from ASHP and Medication Therapy Management through Power-PAK. She recently obtained a certificate in Pharmacogenomics and is excited about incorporating genetic testing into her Deep Dive Consultations. She has a passion for gut health and nutrition and the connection to overall health and wellness! Committed to lifelong learning, she works to bring the most up-to-date information to her clients.

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Mar 24, 2026 ∙ 7 min

Bloating After Beans: How to Increase Fiber Gently and Feel Better

If you want more fiber and protein without meat, beans are an obvious choice. Yet many people avoid them because bloating can feel uncomfortable and hard to predict. Here, you'll get a clear look at why that happens and how to make beans easier on your digestion.

Mar 17, 2026 ∙ 12 min

Teaching Kids About Gut Bacteria: Simple Activities That Link Soil, Food, and Health

Soil, food, and health often get taught as separate topics, yet we experience them as one chain. This introduction sets you up to teach gut bacteria through age-appropriate activities, from compost checks to "fiber hunts" in whole foods. Many families hear about the gut microbiome on the news or from friends. The words sound technical and a bit scary. In reality, gut bacteria are part of everyday life, from the dirt under our feet (and fingernails) to the food on our plates. This article...

Mar 10, 2026 ∙ 8 min

GLP-1 Medications and Whole-Food, Plant-Based Nutrition: Preventing Common Deficiencies

A whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) pattern is rich in fiber, antioxidants, and many vitamins. Still, some nutrients already run "tight" on plant-based diets, such as vitamin B12 or iodine. Add GLP-1 side effects like nausea, reflux, or food aversions, and GLP-1 nutrient deficiencies become more likely. This article focuses on the most common nutrients to watch and practical plant-based nutrition strategies that fit a smaller appetite.

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