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Glass jar of nutritional yeast with wooden spoon in it

July 29, 2025/Nutrition

4 Ways Nutritional Yeast Is Good for You

… cancer. Fiber is also important for digestion and can make it easier to have bowel movements without constipation.4. Lowers disease riskNutritional yeast has plant nutrients called polyphenols that have antioxidant properties. Beta-glucan fiber …

May 2, 2022/Digestive

Why Do Farts Smell and What Does That Say About Your Health?

… a C. diff infection, notes Dr. Lee. The resulting imbalance can lead to some foul-smelling farts.ConstipationA backlog of poop in the chute doesn’t exactly help with fart odor.Infections or illnessFoul-smelling …

Hand holding yellow capsule in front of bathroom scale

June 11, 2025/Nutrition

Berberine for Weight Loss: Does It Work?

If you’re looking for a way to lose weight, you may have heard of berberine, a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that’s been used for more than 400 years, mainly to treat diarrhea and …

Person having a serious discussion about a health diagnosis with family.

January 26, 2023/Cancer Care & Prevention

How To Explain Your Lymphoma Diagnosis to Friends and Family

Understanding and processing your cancer diagnosis can be challenging. While coming to terms with having lymphoma, you may have to field questions and concerns from family and friends who want to offer their support — and …

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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?

A big, juicy hamburger with no bun. Eggs and bacon for breakfast — but hold the fruit. These are examples of meals you can eat on the low-carb, high-fat Atkins diet.The Atkins diet …

Vegetable frittata in iron skillet, with sweet potato fries

September 5, 2024/Recipes

Recipe: Vegetable Frittata With Sweet Potato Home Fries

This tasty meal is perfect for breakfast or brunch or even a change of pace at dinner. The egg whites and veggies — seasoned with healthy turmeric, cumin and garlic — are packed with protein, fiber and …

December 30, 2022/Digestive

What You Should Know About Your Gut Health

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “You are what you eat.” And guess what? The old adage is pretty accurate when you consider that your gut health has a far-reaching impact on your overall …

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

Blackening seasoning gives salmon fillets a restaurant-like quality that’s easy to achieve with the broiler. A simple, delicious brown-rice pilaf forms the base, and a savory yogurt sauce with onion and cucumber …