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Bowl of sliced nectarines and whole nectarines on table with kitchen towel
April 10, 2025/Nutrition

5 Health Benefits of Nectarines

… a healthy gut. Fiber helps keep you regular, too. It promotes consistent bowel movements and can prevent constipation.Nectarines contain both types of fiber, which support your digestive health in different ways:Insoluble fiber doesn …

glass of kefir
April 21, 2023/Nutrition

Is Drinking Kefir Healthy for You?

… bad bacteria start to multiply and spread, it throws the microbiome off balance, causing:Abdominal pain.Bloating.Constipation.Diarrhea.Gas.Kefir contains approximately 12 active probiotic strains. When you eat probiotic and postbiotic-rich foods …

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February 1, 2021/Nutrition

What’s the Difference Between Soluble and Insoluble Fiber?

… Benefits of insoluble fiberInsoluble fiber:Helps your body process waste better.Improves bowel health.Prevents and treats constipation.Reduces your risk for colorectal conditions, such as hemorrhoids and diverticulitis.How to get more soluble fiber …

Rainbow veggie pizza with chickpea-cauliflower crust
February 4, 2025/Recipes

Recipe: Rainbow Veggie Pizza With Chickpea-Cauliflower Crust

… from this little legume. That means your stomach will love the high fiber content to help keep constipation at bay. Chickpeas are also a vegan-friendly complete protein, and minerals such as calcium and magnesium …

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July 16, 2024/Nutrition

Dry Fasting: Why You Should Avoid It

… and other beverages — there are other potential symptoms, like:Fatigue.Irritability.Headaches.Lack of focus.Decreased urination.Constipation.“Dry fasting can also cause, urinary, kidney and lungs issues, as well as nutritional deficiencies and eating …

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Symptoms of Cancer: 10 Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

… your immune system is compromised by lymphoma or leukemia.Changes in bathroom habitsWe all have diarrhea or constipation from time to time. But if you notice a significant change in how often you go to …

man suffering from a migraine
October 6, 2020/Brain & Nervous System

Are the Newest Migraine Prevention Drugs Right for You?

… generally cause fewer and milder side effects than other drugs — mainly irritation at the injection site or constipation.“One of the main reasons why patients stop using some of our traditional migraine preventives is because …

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October 6, 2020/Brain & Nervous System

The Best Diet for Parkinson’s Disease

… your levodopa medication.”Bump up your fiber intakeA high-fiber diet is a proven way to avoid constipation, a common problem for people with PD.“Parkinson’s can slow down the intestines and cause constipation

Glasses of cucumber mint smoothies
October 10, 2024/Recipes

Recipe: Spicy Cucumber Mint Smoothie

… high in fiber and zinc to support your immunity, keep you fuller for longer and help prevent constipation. Chia seeds also encourage “good” gut bacteria to grow, while increasing your body’s ability to take …

chickpeas in a salad
January 13, 2022/Nutrition

What Are Chickpeas and Are They Healthy?

When versatile foods come up in conversation, chickpeas might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, these plant-based foods pack a nutritional wallop — and can both add flavor to savory dishes …

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