If you aren't able to have a bowel movement at least three times a week, you meet the clinical definition of being constipated. The solution, however, might be sitting in your kitchen cupboard or at the nearest coffee shop.
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If you're working, studying or simply trying to stay awake in the evening -- it's easy to reach for a cup of coffee or a can of soda. Doing so, however, can have a negative effect on your ability to sleep soundly.
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It's always a good time for a cup of tea. In the morning, black tea can provide the boost of energy you need to start your day, while in the evening, herbal tea can serve as a relaxing drink before bed.
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When you're 22 years old, eating right might not seem as important as finishing your degree or transitioning into the workforce. Regardless of how busy you are, however, you must make it a priority to fill your diet with fruits, vegetables, low-fat protein and whole grains.
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If you're diabetic or just mindful of your diet, tracking your intake of carbohydrates is likely a part of your life.
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Dealing with cramps and loose bowel movements as a result of diarrhea can be uncomfortable, especially if you have a busy day scheduled. Although medication can help firm stool and relieve diarrhea, you can also turn to certain foods to do the trick.
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It's well known that coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. More than 83 percent of American adults enjoy coffee in some form, according to 2013 data from the National Coffee Association. Coffee affects its drinkers differently, but a single cup can often help keep you awake for several hours.
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Drinking a cup of coffee won't likely force you to sprint to the bathroom, but too many cups in one day might give your stomach a gurgling feeling that indicates diarrhea is on its way.
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Lemons add color and a burst of flavor to many types of food and drink, but unless you're really committed to this citrus fruit, you probably don't want to eat a whole, fresh lemon on its own. Lemons have an extremely sour taste that can make them difficult to enjoy.
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Tomatoes add a splash of color, bright flavor and juicy texture to sandwiches and salads, but they won't lead to the unhealthy side effects you'll commonly experience upon eating foods that rank high on the glycemic index. Although eating tomatoes causes an increase in your blood sugar, the result is only minimal.
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Diced jalapeno peppers add a burst of heat to soups, salads and salsas, but handling this innocent-looking, dark green pepper isn't child's play.
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If you enjoy occasionally sipping a cup of green tea to make you feel a little more alert during a dull afternoon at work, don't expect that you'll soon need to have a bowel movement. Although caffeine can promote bowel activity, tea doesn't typically have a laxative effect on your digestive system.
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After a long day at work, it can be tempting to put your feet up and relax with a glass of red wine. Although you should monitor how frequently you consume alcohol beverages, you don't have to worry about your blood sugar as you enjoy a glass of wine.
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The taste of sardines isn't for everyone, but if you enjoy seafood and don't mind the strong, fishy flavor of sardines, you might find yourself opening a can. Sardines are part of the herring family and, for North American consumers, are caught in the North Atlantic Ocean.
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Ensuring that you're properly hydrated during exercise helps you avoid dehydration, but water won't always do the trick. If you exercise for more than an hour, a drink such as Gatorade, which restores electrolytes and carbohydrates, can replenish what you lose through sweat. Gatorade, however, packs a sugary punch.
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Butcher's broom (Ruscus aculeatus), a medicinal herb native to the Mediterranean and once popular for making brooms, provides several modern medicinal benefits. People have used the herb for centuries, once even consuming it as a vegetable.
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Slippery elm, an herbal remedy derived from the inner bark of the slippery elm tree, or Ulmus fulva, provides several purported health benefits.Though clinical support for its efficacy is lacking, many people claim that slippery elm's mucilaginous components are soothing.
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Cayenne pepper has numerous medicinal and culinary benefits. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, Native Americans used cayenne pepper as food and medicine as long as 9,000 years ago. Cayenne contains a substance known as capsaicin that has pain-relieving properties.
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The University of Minnesota Extension recommends washing fresh produce under clean, running water prior to consuming, but adding vinegar to the mix may help kill even more bacteria.
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Pancetta is bacon, Italian style. It is cured, rather than cooked through a heating method, making it safe and ready to eat right from the package. On sandwiches and in appetizers, pancetta should be sliced almost paper-thin, otherwise the meat is too tough to eat.
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