The Gut Health Ingredient Hiding in Plain Sight

What if one seed could help ease digestive struggles — and it’s been hiding in plain sight this whole time?

In this episode of Eat With Dominique, I sit down with Arif Khan and Sabeen Hasan, the founders of Chikka Chikka — the roasted fennel seed digestive redefining gluten-free gut health and digestion.

As children of immigrants from India and Pakistan raised in the U.S., Arif and Sabeen grew up between Eastern food traditions and Western ingredients — which ultimately inspired their product.

Their fennel snack pairs a traditional digestive ingredient with maple syrup, bridging cultures in a gut-friendly way.

In this conversation, we talk about:

• How women’s guts change as we get older — and how fennel can help
• The digestive science behind fennel (antacid, anti-inflammatory, fiber source) and why people are using it for acid reflux and digestion support
• And why they refused to turn their product into just another sugary snack

Because so many foods marketed as “healthy” are still mostly sugar.

And sometimes the most powerful ingredients have been right in front of us all along.

If you deal with gut sensitivity, digestive issues, or food triggers, this conversation is for you. If this episode resonates, subscribe and share it with a fellow gluten-free, gut-friendly friend. 

Now, without further ado — grab a seat, and let’s Eat With Dominique.

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