Close Photo: Getty Images / Tharakorn Luckily, most cases of bloating are totally harmless, but it can be confusing to sort out what actually falls under the umbrella of “bloating.” The gas that makes us feel a bit like we’re bloated is actually made in a process similar to the way bread rises, adds Ashley Reaver, RD, an Oakland, California-based registered dietitian and the creator of theLower Cholesterol Longer Life Method....
Close Photo: Getty Images / PeopleImages Be it due to allergies, a cold, asthma or otherwise, congestion is a real pain in the neck. Actually, a pain in the face—that stuffed-up, achy sensation in the sinus area is no joke, as you can attest to if you’re one of the9 to 16%of Americans who experience it often. Although it’s far from pleasant, congestion is actually a sign that your immune system is working appropriately....
Diarrhea, which is defined as having three or more loose, watery stools a day, can be very uncomfortable and incredibly annoying. While it can come on for a whole host of reasons, you might experience diarrhea after eating a spicy meal, or a high-fat meal or something more involved, like a bacterial imbalance, a virus or a digestive disorder, like lactose intolerance, Crohn’s disease or irritable bowel syndrome. And sometimes medications, like antibiotics, can also trigger diarrhea....
In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow to Thaw a TurkeyHow to Tell If It’s ThawedTroubleshooting a Frozen TurkeyBiggest Turkey-Thawing MistakeStoring a Thawed Turkey In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How to Thaw a Turkey How to Tell If It’s Thawed Troubleshooting a Frozen Turkey Biggest Turkey-Thawing Mistake Storing a Thawed Turkey Close Photo:Getty Images. EatingWell design. Getty Images. EatingWell design. The 50+ Best Early Amazon Black Friday Deals to Shop Now, Up to 73% Off...
In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleFind the CauseSeek HelpReduce StressSleepGut HealthIncrease Plant FoodsHydrateAdd Spices to FoodLimit Processed Foods In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Find the Cause Seek Help Reduce Stress Sleep Gut Health Increase Plant Foods Hydrate Add Spices to Food Limit Processed Foods Inflammation is a common buzzword in the health industry. And for good reason. Chronic inflammation can be a root cause of many chronic diseases, including heart disease, cancer, diabetes and autoimmune disorders....
In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleIncrease Your Water IntakeGet MovingLoad up on FiberThe Bottom Line In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Increase Your Water Intake Get Moving Load up on Fiber The Bottom Line Being constipated can be stressful and super uncomfortable. Most of us have been there before and it’s no fun feeling backed up.Constipation is technically definedas three days without a bowel movement for most people—but this varies widely from person to person....
ClosePhoto: Getty ImagesA new Food and Drug Administrationproposed rule, “Food Labeling: Nutrient Content Claims; Definition of Term Healthy,” released on September 28, would offer new guidance to brands who label their products as “healthy” options. The FDA is looking to regulate the use of the word because of the rise of diet-related illnesses in the U.S.“In the current marketplace, about 5 percent of all packaged foods are labeled as ‘healthy,'” the FDAwrites in the proposal....
It’s hard enough figuring out what to eat for yourself, but feeding your kids can be even more confusing. As a working parent myself and registered dietitian, I can relate to the struggles of keeping up with cooking and making sure your kids are getting the healthy meals they need. The good news is, nutrition recommendations for kids are somewhat similar those for adults. After all, kids and adults need the same nutrients to stay healthy and thrive each day....
For the better part of a decade, Joel Talsma’s career path led him away from the family farm. Like many rural kids, he yearned for a steady, salaried position—anything but the financial uncertainties and un relenting work that his father and grandfather endured on their land in southwestern Minnesota. After graduating from the University of Minnesota with a degree in agricultural education and spending time in the National Guard, including a tour of duty in Iraq, he became a grain buyer at a large agricultural coop in St....
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Close How one man made small changes that added up big-time to better, healthier and more sustainable beef. “Hop in,” Will Harris said, as he quickly cleared off the passenger seat of his battered Jeep, placing an old shotgun in back. He clamped his Stetson onto his bald head and steered down the dusty road and into the pasture. Nowhere is Harris happier than he is here: surveying the 2,500 acres of White Oak Pastures, the farm his great-grandfather established in this southwest corner of Georgia in 1866....
ClosePhoto:Design: EatingWellI’ve never been much of a drinker. On the occasions that I’ve had an alcoholic beverage, I either didn’t love how it made me feel or just didn’t enjoy the taste. When it comes to refreshment, I’m much more likely to enjoy a bubbly soda,fruity teaor a bold iced coffee. So when I had the opportunity to test out Culture Pop’s lineup of gut-friendly sodas, I hoped to find some new favorites—and I was not disappointed....
Close Photo: Getty Images / Claudia Totir Luckily for us commoners, black rice is no longer rare or forbidden. Today you can easily find it online and in natural food stores along with many regular grocery stores. But the emperors were right about one thing: Black riceispacked with nutrition. Here are some of its many health benefits, along with some delicious ways to enjoy it. Black Rice Nutrition One-quarter cup of uncooked black rice provides:...
