The importance of liver health cannot be overstated. Weighing approximately three pounds, it is a fairly large organ whose primary function is to “filter the blood coming from the digestive tract, before passing it to the rest of the body,” says WebMD. Additionally, the liver removes toxins such as bilirubin and ammonia from the blood […]
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There are several ways to combat bloating, but the easiest may be to simply find the foods that cause it to occur and generally avoid them, particularly if you’re planning to be far from home and would rather not spend all night running to the washroom. That said, there are a few other ways to prevent bloating from becoming the bane of your existence.
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We need our livers for survival, so although there is no specific “liver diet,” the following nutritional tips may help prevent further damage, and support patients living with liver disease.
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From a health perspective, what’s better? Should you leave the skins on or take them off? Let’s take a look at the benefits of leaving the skins of the potato intact when cooking your favorite potato-based foods.
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In addition to constipation, there are many other signs from the body indicating it needs more fiber. We look into the class signs of fiber deficiency.
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As we all know, reaching that 25-grams of fibre each day can be difficult. So to help you on your quest, here are 9 sneaky (and easy) ways to sneak more fibre into your diet!
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