You may have heard that some people avoid “nightshades” like eggplant, peppers and tomatoes. Why on earth would you avoid such nutrient-rich vegetables? Is this a fad diet or are nightshades dangerous?…
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52 Hydrating Foods to Help Maintain Fluid Levels & Avoid Dehydration
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7 Foods that Cause Inflammation to Avoid (Plus Healthy Swaps)
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Top 8 Healthy Cooking Oils (Plus Ones to Avoid Entirely)
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Gastritis Diet Treatment Plan: What Foods to Eat & Avoid
While indigestion is common for many Americans, particularly given the standard American diet, if you’re having burning sensations in or above your stomach, stomachaches or pains, feeling nauseous or vomiting, or constantly…
How to Get the Benefits of Dark Chocolate & Avoid Heavy Metal Exposure
The average American consumes up to 20 pounds of chocolate each year, and well over $100 billion is spent annually worldwide on chocolate. With this much chocolate eating going on, it’s essential…
Avoid These Collagen-Destroying Foods (& Enjoy These Collagen Boosters Instead!)
Adapted from “The Collagen Diet: A 28-Day Play for Sustained Weight Loss, Glowing Skin, Great Gut Health and a Younger You” by Dr. Josh Axe Research shows that consuming a diet high in…
Why ‘Diets’ Don’t Work & How to Avoid Starvation Mode
We all have powerful built-in biological mechanisms that kick in when we don’t get the energy (calories) we need from food. Under-eating for your body’s needs can trigger a primal drive to…
IBS Diet Plan, Including What Foods to Avoid
According to a clinical review published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects between 7 percent to 21 percent of the general population. The amount of…
Best Sunscreens & Toxic Ones to Avoid
It’s no secret that the sun (in moderate doses) provides all sorts of health benefits, including helping our bodies manufacture vital vitamin D. With warmer weather right around the corner, though, many…