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Dark chocolate squares on a table
March 10, 2022/Nutrition

Dark Chocolate Health Benefits

… beans used to make chocolate. “Flavanols are abundant in cacao beans,” says Peart. “The cacao beans are fermented and roasted, producing what we call cocoa beans. We make cocoa solids from those.”Dark chocolate “contains …

Top view of a bag of yerba mate tea and the traditional drinking gourd filled with the tea.
April 14, 2023/Wellness

Coffee Alternatives: Looking Beyond the Bean-Based Drink

… antioxidant enzymes in chicory target chaos-causing free radicals in your body to reduce inflammation.But no food is perfect, right? It seems that the inulin that revs up digestion may lead to gas and …

table with loose black tea, kettle and honey
July 10, 2023/Nutrition

How Black Tea Can Benefit Your Health

… tea (above 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Celsius) can damage the lining of the esophagus (your food pipe). This damage increases your risk of esophageal cancer.How much black tea should you drink?Three …

Three bowls of broccoli, green beans and peas.
March 16, 2022/Digestive

15 Foods That Can Cause Bloating

… like a balloon … which can suddenly make you feel like you’re about to burst.Do certain foods cause bloating?Absolutely, says Czerwony — and she’s willing to name names. So, here are 15 foods

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A bowl with noodles, cucumbers, leafy greens, tomatoes and chicken meatballs.
November 9, 2021/Nutrition

Should You Follow a Low-FODMAP Diet?

… limits or avoids the high-FODMAP foods that aggravate your IBS symptoms. Start eating other high-FODMAP foods that didn’t bother you during step two.“Cutting out high-FODMAP foods in the first step …

spilled salt shaker
May 28, 2021/Nutrition

Are Salt Substitutes a Healthy Way to Lower Your Sodium Intake?

It’s hard not to acquire a taste for salt when it’s hidden in so many foods (especially the processed foods popular in America). So when your doctor tells you to slash the salt …

Table filled with fresh veggies and grilled asparagus and salmon
February 4, 2025/Nutrition

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Diet: Foods To Eat and Avoid

If you have hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), you know just how hard it can be to manage your symptoms. And if you’re looking for ways to lessen the likelihood of flare-ups and keep painful …

Piles of sugar alcohol
June 17, 2024/Nutrition

What You Should Know About Sugar Alcohols

If you’re conscious of your sugar intake (perhaps especially if you have diabetes), you’re likely a pro at reading food labels. But how much do you know about products that use sugar alcohols …

psyllium husk and psyllium husk powder on wooden spoon and in wooden bowl
December 11, 2023/Nutrition

Should You Be Using Psyllium Husk?

Constipated? Eat more fiber.Wanting to improve your IBS symptoms? Eat more fiber.Trying to manage your diabetes? Eat more fiber.Looking to lower your LDL cholesterol? Eat more fiber.You’ve probably heard the …

Young person with red hair enjoying eating corn on the cob with both hands.
August 3, 2023/Nutrition

6 Health Benefits of Corn

The average American eats about 5.5 pounds of fresh sweet corn every year, making it one of the most popular crops grown in the United States. Corn is quite versatile. You can eat it …

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