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What Kind of Stomach Do You Have?
Some people can eat whatever they want — spicy dishes, fried foods, dairy products, and beans — and their stomachs are like rocks. They hardly ever get upset tummies. Then there are people with sensitive digestive systems, and anything they eat can cause tummy troubles.
Do You Avoid Foods That Give You Gas?
Eating spicy foods, green peppers, broccoli, beans, meat, dairy products, high fiber cereal, and apples are a few common foods that can result in gas for some people. I'm sure you know exactly what kinds of foods cause your tummy to gurgle and become bloated. So tell me .
Green Peppers and Digestion
I invited a friend over for dinner the other night, and after eating our salads, I went to clear her plate and saw a big pile of green peppers. "Not a fan, huh?" I said.
Yoga to Help You Digest on T-Day
With Thanksgiving coming up, I'm sure many of you are looking forward to chowing down. You may end up eating more than usual, and many of the foods may be richer or sweeter than you're used to having. Unfortunately that means you may have some discomfort in the tummy department.
Are You "Regular"?
There are many health topics that aren't exactly considered "polite" conversation — things like spitting and sweating. One subject, not often discussed but a health indicator nonetheless, is regularity. If there is enough fiber in your diet, this might be a non-issue for you, but if your digestive health is at all funky this is something you pay attention to.
Acidophilus Pearls: The Goodness of Yogurt Without the Spoon
I'm sure you've all heard about how the live active cultures in yogurt are excellent for your digestive tract. If you have a hard time fitting in a cup of yogurt into your diets everyday or if you just don't eat dairy products, then Acidophilus Pearls, a type of probiotic supplement, were made for you then. It offers the benefits of acidophilus without the calories, cholesterol, sugars, or lactose found in yogurt.
Belly Aching? Try Some Yoga
So how are you feeling after that enormous Thanksgiving meal? Not so good? If your belly is feeling less than perfect, try some of these "wind releasing" stretches (that's really what they're called).
Digestion and You: The Thanksgiving Edition
I have quizzed you about making healthier and lower calorie choices at your Thanksgiving Day feast. I have even quizzed you on the typical caloric load of the meal. But what happens after the food leaves your mouth?
Melon: Should You Eat it Separately?
Have you heard of Trophology? It is the study of food combining. Since foods digest at different rates you should avoid certain food combinations and some foods should just simply be eaten on their own.
5 Things: Cayenne Pepper
Oooohh...It is getting hot in here. Red hot. Red hot pepper that is.
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