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15 Everyday Foods That Can Help with Constipation
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

15 Everyday Foods That Can Help with Constipation

There’s nothing comfortable about constipation, which can leave sufferers in pain and without the ability to move easily. Thankfully, there are a number of foods that can help prevent constipation or assist individuals in ending constipation.

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Foods That Help Prevent Ovarian Cancer
By Emily Lockhart Your Health

Foods That Help Prevent Ovarian Cancer

One of the deadliest forms of cancer unique to women is ovarian cancer, which can strike at any age. And while ovarian cancer isn’t nearly the most prevalent cancer that affects women, in terms of sheer numbers, for too many women a diagnosis of ovarian cancer is essentially a death sentence. Even more frustrating is […]

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Foods To Avoid If You Have Metabolic Syndrome
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Foods To Avoid If You Have Metabolic Syndrome

The symptoms of this disease vary widely, though metabolic syndrome patients do tend to have more weight around the abdomen than the average person. The good news is that there are ways to reduce the impact of metabolic syndrome; for example, one can make a serious difference in their health by simply avoiding certain foods, including these 6.

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Causes of Eating Disorders
Medically Reviewed Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Causes of Eating Disorders

With the abundance of food available to most Americans today, perhaps it’s no surprise that eating disorders have become a fairly common problem. Not only is it incredibly easy for most people to access food, but much of the most affordable food, such as fast food and snacks, is potentially damaging when eating in excess. […]

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Tricks For Training Taste Buds to Love Healthy Foods
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Tricks For Training Taste Buds to Love Healthy Foods

You’re probably asking yourself – how come every food that’s bad for us tastes so good, and vice versa? Well, it turns out it comes down to how you program your brain to enjoy food – and there are ways to rewire it so you crave foods you would otherwise turn your nose up at.

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Sweet Alternatives to Refined Sugar
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Sweet Alternatives to Refined Sugar

Americans consume an average of 350-calories per day in sugars, and that eating high levels of refined sugar can negatively impact your health (and lead to diabetes). You can still enjoy a sweet treat that contains natural sugars – and here are six “good” sugar sources to turn to the next time you have a craving.

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