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Autoimmune diseases are on the rise. Could diet play a role in why such problems as autoimmune thyroid disease are becoming more common? Find out whether what types of foods are now being linked with autoimmune disorders.
Ready to visit your Farmer’s market? Spring it on its way and the veggie choices have never been better. Discover five spring vegetables to add to your diet as the weather becomes milder and learn more about their nutritional benefits
Do you munch on nuts? The benefits of nuts are many as nuts are loaded with antioxidants, fiber, healthy fats and protein. Even more compelling is the fact they may lower your risk for overall mortality and your chance of getting some chronic diseases. Find out what nuts deserve their status as a longevity food.
Have you gone gluten-free because you think you’re gluten sensitive? It may not be the gluten after all. You may actually be sensitive to other compounds in gluten-containing foods called FODMAPs. Find out what FODMAPs are and how they cause problems.
It’s not how much you eat, when it comes to vitamins and minerals – it’s how much your body absorbs. A number of factors can reduce the absorption of some vitamins and minerals – from how you cook a food to what you eat it with. Find out more.
Have you ever noticed that you can feel strong emotions, like depression, anxiety, or excitement, in your stomach? This is a result of the gut-brain connection.
Some of the bacteria in your intestines you want to keep around because they help with digestion and may protect against certain types of infections. Now a new study shows that certain types of probiotic bacteria can impact fat loss. Find out more about this intriguing study and the role bacteria may play in controlling body weight.
Are you convinced that you’re sensitive to gluten and would benefit from a gluten-free diet? Many people think they feel better on a gluten-free diet but have never been formally diagnosed. Is there a test you can take to find out if you’re sensitive to gluten? Find out how gluten-sensitivity is diagnosed and how it differs from celiac disease.
Fiber – most people don’t get enough of it. Experts recommend that people eat between 25 and 35 grams of fiber a day, but most people only get about half this amount. One reason is people don’t know the importance of fiber and which foods they should eat to meet their fiber requirements.
From crisp greens to tender peas – these spring vegetables ot only perk up your meals, they boost your immunity and lower your risk for a wide variety of diseases
