Diet & Nutrition
6 Human Foods That Are Safe For Dogs to Eat
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Many dog owners want to add human food to their pet’s diet for extra nutrition. However, it’s important to know what foods are safe for dogs to eat and which ones should be avoided.
Lean meats without bones and skin, vegetables like carrots, and …
6 Foods to Keep GERD at Bay
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Many people with GERD can relieve their symptoms by making simple changes to their diet. It is important to eat smaller, more frequent meals and avoid foods that trigger acid reflux. Also, eating dinner earlier in the day and waiting three hours before laying down can …
7 Superfoods to Manage Ulcerative Colitis
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While scientists don’t know what causes ulcerative colitis, they do understand that direct treatment of symptoms such as bloody diarrhea and cramps can improve quality of life. Treatment typically includes drugs that suppress inflammation and analgesics such as acetaminophen.
People with UC often find that …
Healthy Snacks to Lower the Risk of Cancer
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While no single food can prevent cancer, a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans has been shown to lower the risk. The nutrients found in these foods can also help manage your weight and strengthen your immune system.
Avoid heavily processed meats and …
5 Everyday Foods That Can Cause Difficulty Breathing
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While you may not associate food with lung health, certain foods can have a negative effect on your breathing. To help improve lung health, avoid processed foods and eat more fresh fruits, vegetables, roots, and nuts.
If you find yourself short of breath after eating, try …
5 Serious Signs of Magnesium Deficiency
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Magnesium is a crucial mineral that supports hundreds of functions within the body. It's also an essential nutrient that many people don't consume enough of in their diets.
Involuntary muscle twitches and cramps are a common sign of magnesium deficiency. They occur when the lack of …
4 Simple Diabetic Friendly Snacks
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Including foods with protein, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats at snacks can stabilize blood sugar levels. Fortunately, there are many options for diabetics.
Yogurt with berries is an excellent snack that is low in calories and high in protein. You can also try hummus, which is …
Signs of Vitamin D Deficiency
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Vitamin D deficiency causes problems with bone strength and density, including osteoporosis (brittle bones) and fractures. It also leads to softened and bowed bones in children, called rickets, and in adults, it causes a condition called osteomalacia.
It’s most likely to happen when you don …
Cancer Causing Foods That You Should Avoid
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If you want to reduce your cancer risk, start by avoiding red meat and processed foods. They contain nitrates and nitrites, which increase cancer risk.
Processed meat includes cured and salted meats, such as bacon, ham, sausage, beef jerky and hot dogs. There is convincing evidence …
7 Foods That Can Trigger Allergy Symptoms
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Millions of Americans have food allergies. Many can’t even eat small amounts of the problem foods without serious symptoms.
Allergies to milk, eggs, peanuts, fish and wheat are most common. Many children outgrow their reactions to these foods, but others remain allergic throughout life. Reactions to the proteins in …