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March 21, 2025/Digestive

Prebiotics vs. Probiotics: What’s the Difference?

Probiotics are ‘good’ bacteria that help your gut, while prebiotics are foods that fuel the bacteria

Variety and versions of anti-inflammatory foods such as ginger, garlic, turmeric and apple cider vinegar

March 7, 2025/Digestive

No, You Don’t Need a ‘Parasite Cleanse’ (Which Won’t Actually Treat a Parasite)

Trying to self-treat a suspected parasite with a so-called cleanse can do more harm than good

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March 7, 2025/Digestive

4 Reasons Your Poop Is Sticky

Excess mucus, ulcers, a high-fat diet and pancreatic conditions can make stool sticky

Plain scrambled eggs on a piece of toast

March 5, 2025/Digestive

What Can You Eat After a Colonoscopy?

Aim for soft, bland foods and extra hydration in the first 24 hours after the procedure

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March 5, 2025/Digestive

4 Things That Cause Yellow Diarrhea

Stomach bugs, foods and excess bile or fats can cause yellow diarrhea

Assorted heart-healthy foods, like salmon, sardines, avocado, walnuts and seeds

February 26, 2025/Digestive

Diet Changes and Foods To Help Manage MASH

Focus on eating heart-healthy foods and consider intermittent fasting to help prevent and reduce liver inflammation

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February 26, 2025/Digestive

Can Food Change the Color of Your Poop?

Diet offers a rainbow of possibilities when it comes to the hue of your stool

Glass of water and waterbottle, and figs, plums, walnuts and apples, with weights nearby

February 25, 2025/Digestive

9 Tips To Relieve Constipation at Home

Drinking water, eating high-fiber foods and exercising are just a few of the ways to get back to your ‘regular’ self

Person holding hand over mouth, waving off different foods being presented

February 7, 2025/Digestive

12 Reasons Why You Might Feel Nauseated After Eating

Explanations for feeling queasy after you eat can range from simple to more serious health issues

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January 29, 2025/Nutrition

Is Coffee Good for Your Liver?

That cup of joe may help decrease inflammation and remove damaged cells in the vital organ