Anxiety, depression and obesity are common problems that afflict millions of people in the United States. There are numerous potential factors that have been linked to each of these issues. Evidence suggests that that the microbes roaming our gut could ...
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Eating Smart with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
For obvious reasons, digestive problems never make for an especially appealing topic. Millions of Americans must contend with chronic digestive conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Fortunately, many of those with IBS can mitigate their symptoms by making sound dietary ...
Read More »Getting More Fiber into Your Diet
If you’ve walked through the cereal aisle at your local supermarket recently, you might have noticed that many cereals take pains to advertise their high fiber content. The reason for this strategy is obvious – cereal producers are simply trying ...
Read More »A South American Super Grain: A Look at Quinoa
When it comes to food, people tend to be weary of the unknown. A certain item might be packed with nutrients and amenable to the taste buds, but if it has a strange name, bizarre appearance or hails from a ...
Read More »Citrus: Vitamin C and Cholesterol Free
Citrus, which originated from Southeast Asia, is much more than just a shrub associated with acidity and bitterness. The first thing that most people think of when they hear “citrus fruits” is vitamin C. While vitamin C does play a ...
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