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Cold sparkling water with slices of lime, raspberries and mint are in two clear glasses.
February 15, 2022/Digestive

Is Sparkling Water Good for You?

… longer — and may even keep food in your stomach for longer than regular water.3. May relieve constipationIn one study, people experiencing constipation after a stroke reported significant relief after two weeks of drinking sparkling …

Cooked slices of seasoned zucchini
July 22, 2024/Nutrition

Is Zucchini Good for You?

… get enough fiber. This nutrient is key to a healthy gut, helping you avoid digestive issues like constipation and bloating. And keeping your bowels moving could even lower your risk of colon cancer.Zucchini is …

four black bean burger patties
January 23, 2024/Recipes

Recipe: Vegan Black Bean Burgers

… favorite is more than just a starchy vegetable. Corn is rich in insoluble fiber which helps prevent constipation. It also has plenty of vitamins like vitamin A, which helps your eyes and immune system stay …

Shirataki Miracle noodles on chopsticks and in red bowl
May 20, 2024/Nutrition

4 Reasons To Give Shirataki (Miracle) Noodles a Try

… digestion and more,” Culbertson continues.Regulate bowel movements: Fiber helps firm up poop, lowering your risk of constipation and hemorrhoids.2. Lowers cholesterol and blood sugarShirataki noodles are virtually free of carbohydrates. And their high …

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Bacon, sausage links and eggs
June 15, 2023/Nutrition

Yes, You Can Definitely Eat Too Much Protein

… much protein, especially in the form of red meat, can bring on unwelcome tummy troubles like bloating, constipation and diarrhea.Extra calories: “High protein intake also means ingesting excess calories,” Patton says. Your body turns …

Person chopping a cucumber on cutting board.
April 3, 2023/Nutrition

6 Health Benefits of Cucumbers

… The fiber in cucumbers also keeps things running smoothly by regulating bowel movements so you can avoid constipation.Pickling cucumbers can boost the benefits to your gut even further. “Some pickles have probiotic properties,” Sommer …

Woman in pajamas sitting on side of bed suffering from abdominal pain.
February 10, 2023/Digestive

Abdominal Adhesions: 5 Things To Know

… usually the first symptoms to appear, Dr. Bhama continues. “Other warning signs include bloating, nausea, vomiting and constipation. You have episodes where you’re not passing gas and not having stools and are bloated. It …

Plate of chicken, vegetables and grain
December 21, 2022/Weight Loss

Calorie Deficit: What To Know

Does the word “diet” make you wince? You’re not alone. Many popular diets come with all kinds of rules — some of them nearly impossible to follow perfectly. You may lose some weight initially, but …

Hernia presenting from the intestines breaching the muscular wall of the stomach showed via a diagram on a person's body.
August 16, 2023/Digestive

Can a Hernia Heal Itself Without Surgery?

It can be a pretty strange experience, getting a hernia. Maybe you slide into home base and pop! Or you wake up and notice a bulge that definitely wasn’t there yesterday. Perhaps you cough …

Pumpkin-spices in foreground with pumpkins and latte in background.
October 23, 2023/Nutrition

Health Benefits of Pumpkin Spice

You know fall is fast approaching when you start seeing PSL (pumpkin spice lattes) and other pumpkin spice-flavored or scented items, from muffins and protein powder to yogurt and trash bags (we’re not …

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