Digestive Health

Shopper’s Guide: Hot Cereal

Nov 22, 2022 · · Digestive Health
A bowl of creamy, steamy hot cereal is a perfect way to start a chilly day. And these days there are plenty of quick-cooking, instant, and microwavable options to make them easy to enjoy on busy weekday mornings. Nutrition-wise, many hot breakfast cereals contain oats as their base, therefore they … Read More

To Juice or Not to Juice?

Nov 22, 2022 · · Digestive Health
Juicing is on the fast track from fad to full-on health craze. Thanks to an explosion of juice bars and celebrity endorsements, satisfying that thirst for greens, super fruits, celery or beetroot juice straight up is the new black. Healthy as these juicy concoctions may seem, there’s a tall order … Read More

How Inflammation Affects Memory and How You Can Protect Yourself

Nov 22, 2022 · · Digestive Health
[caption id="attachment_143119" align="alignleft" width="300"] © Sciepro/Science Photo Library | Getty ImagesInflammation in the brain may be a major contributor to the development and progression of Alzheimer’s disease.[/caption] When the immune system is working right, the inflammatory response to an injury or infection helps the body heal. But when inflammation levels … Read More

Get Relief from Heartburn and Acid Reflux

Nov 21, 2022 · · Digestive Health
Most people experience occasional heartburn from time to time, but when that burning sensation in your chest occurs frequently, it may be more than just the spicy food you ate or the caffeinated or alcoholic beverages you drank. Frequent heartburn is the most common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), … Read More

Understanding Plant “Antinutrients”

Nov 21, 2022 · · Digestive Health
Healthy foods like beans, whole grains, nuts, and leafy greens contain a wide range of nutrients necessary for the growth and health of our bodies and our gut microbiomes. You may have also heard they conatin “antinutrients”—substances that can partially block the absorption of certain nutrients, usually minerals like calcium … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Activated Charcoal

Oct 21, 2022 · · Digestive Health
Overview. Activated charcoal, sometimes called activated carbon, is a supplement that is best-known as a possible remedy for poisoning. However, most reputable resources [caption id="attachment_142608" align="alignleft" width="150"] © tashka2000 | Getty ImagesDo you need activated charcoal?[/caption]   discourage the use of activated charcoal after a poisoning incident without medical supervision. … Read More

Newsbites: Dietary supplements and cancer; avocados and waist circumference; microbial transplant for IBS; genes and Alzheimer’s

Aug 16, 2022 · · Digestive Health
There is No Proof Dietary Supplements Help Prevent CVD or Cancer The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released recommendations discouraging the use of vitamin and/or mineral supplements for the prevention of cardiovascular disease or cancer. The USPSTF concluded that: • The balance of benefits and harms cannot be … Read More

Laxatives: What You Need to Know

Aug 16, 2022 · · Digestive Health
Almost everyone experiences constipation (defined as having a bowel movement fewer than three times per week) at some time, and older adults are particularly at risk for the problem. In most cases, self-help measures make a difference (see What You Can Do), so you should try these approaches before considering … Read More

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