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Carnivore foods, including beef, pork, chicken, fish, butter and eggs

June 5, 2025/Nutrition

Is the Carnivore Diet a Healthy Way To Eat?

… of cancer.Digestive problems: Meat takes longer to digest, and slowing down that process can lead to constipation. Plus, the carnivore diet lacks fiber to help keep things moving along.Muscle cramps: The lack of …

An illustration of hamburgers, hot dogs, and soda

January 28, 2021/Nutrition

Here’s How Fast Food Can Affect Your Body

… in your digestive tract. It lowers your risk for diverticulitis and other conditions associated with straining or constipation, such as hemorrhoids and hernias.Dietary fiber also helps your good gut bacteria flourish and keeps you …

variety of protein and fatty foods for adkins diet

January 5, 2021/Weight Loss

What Is the Atkins Diet, and Is It Healthy?

… Smith says.Has side effects: Eating a very low-carb diet like Atkins can cause electrolyte imbalances, constipation, dangerously low blood sugar and kidney problems.Promotes processed foods: The Atkins diet sells and promotes bars …

Vegetable frittata in iron skillet, with sweet potato fries

September 5, 2024/Recipes

Recipe: Vegetable Frittata With Sweet Potato Home Fries

… the health of your brain. And last but certainly not least, there’s fiber to help prevent constipation.Zucchinis: A colorful complement to the peppers, zucchinis are another easy, breezy ingredient with more to them …

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December 30, 2022/Digestive

What You Should Know About Your Gut Health

… in cramps or intense stomach pain. These home remedies from gastroenterologist Samita Garg, MD, can help with constipation by keeping your gut happy and making sure you stay regular.Abdominal distressThe function of your gut …

Blackened salmon on brown rice white plate, with a cucumber sauce in separate bowl

March 12, 2024/Recipes

Recipe: Blackened Salmon With Rice and Cucumber Yogurt

… blood. And there’s fiber, too, which lowers your cholesterol, keeps your gut moving and helps prevent constipation.Salmon: The star of the show, salmon is rich in omega-3s, fatty acids that work behind …

Grilled chicken and quinoa bowl with carrots, broccoli, mushrooms and cucumber

June 4, 2021/Women's Health

Foods To Eat (and Avoid) During Your Period

… and bloating during your period.Simple carbs: Carb-loading during your period can contribute to bloating and constipation. And because refined carbs can also contribute to swings in blood sugar levels, they can leave you …

Person eating banana after exercising while sitting cross-legged on floor mat with towel around neck.

June 8, 2023/Digestive

Why Do I Get Hunger Pangs?

We’ve all had the familiar feeling of rumbling in our belly when we’re hungry. It’s a clear sign from our stomach to our brain saying: Time for some grub!This discomfort that …

January 4, 2021/Nutrition

Is Whey Protein Good for You?

Little Miss Muffet may have been well ahead of her time. She was eating curds and whey before whey protein was a thing. Today, whey protein is an ingredient in many nutritional bars and shakes …

November 22, 2021/Nutrition

What Are Postbiotics?

One of the most ideal homes for bacteria is (brace yourself) your gut — which is why the stool inside your colon is about half bacteria. “But most of those bacteria are either neutral or possibly …