Topic: constipation

Bikini Help For Memorial Day: 7 Foods To Reduce Belly Bloating

Bikini Help For Memorial Day: 7 Foods To Reduce Belly Bloating

Memorial Day weekend is here…and we all know what that means: bathing suit season has officially begun. And while so many magazines are telling us about the latest quick weight-loss tips, most of those strategies are ineffective or unhealthy. So instead of feeling tempted to try a crazy diet or consume nothing but celery sticks in order to look better in your bathing suit, here are some healthy ways to reduce any belly bloating caused by gas, excess water, toxins or constipation. Of course, we think you look great just the way you are, but munching on these foods can help flatten that belly without starving yourself this weekend!
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4 Million Americans Are Constipated: 5 Foods To Help ‘Relieve’ This Problem

4 Million Americans Are Constipated: 5 Foods To Help 'Relieve' This Problem

It’s OK, you’re not alone. A whopping 4 million Americans have trouble in the bathroom department, and let’s face it, being constipated is not fun. It not only makes us bloated, but it can cause cramping, gas, headaches and all-around irritability.

Constipation is often the result of consuming too little fiber, but it can also be caused by certain medications, hormones and Iron supplements. In addition to drinking more water and exercising more (even certain yoga poses can help) adding more fiber to your diet is a simple remedy. The average adult needs between 25 and 30 grams of fiber a day to ward off constipation–which is far less than most of us typically eat.

So, for all 4 million of us who suffer from occasional constipation, here are five of the best foods that can help “relieve” that problem. You can thank us in the morning!
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What Your Toilet Is Telling You About Your Health

What Your Toilet Is Telling You About Your Health

In today’s vital-but-gross discussion, we’re going to talk about your bowel movements. Did you know your bathroom “leave-behinds” can say a lot about your health? Specifically, they can let you know if you’re eating and digesting your food properly, which are two important components of optimal health. In order to keep tabs on how your body’s dealing with your diet, you should look at your stools each time you go—come on, you’ve done it before! And when you do take a gander, there are three important things you should pay attention to, according to Dr. Oz: More »

We Ask, She Answers: 3 Food Questions for Nutritionist Lauren Slayton

We Ask, She Answers: 3 Food Questions for Nutritionist Lauren Slayton

Lauren Slayton, M.S. R.D., founder of New York City’s Foodtrainers, has more than a decade of experience as both a dietician and nutritional counselor. Offering one-on-one sessions on weight and nutrition management, Foodtrainers helps clients create, record, achieve, and maintain personal health goals. For those in need of grocery shopping guidance on a budget, Foodtrainers also offers an affordable program, Market Foodtraining. Check out her previous Blisstree posts here.

Have a food- or nutrition-related question for Lauren? Leave it below and she’ll answer it in her post next Wednesday.

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