How does the food we eat give us energy? From the anti-inflammatory benefits of a garlic-rich diet to the digestive impact of oatmeal and berries, understanding nutrient synergy is the foundation of an effective detox diet.
If you've strained, pulled, torn or otherwise injured a muscle, eating foods high in certain nutrients may help you heal more quickly. An injured muscle may cause bruising on your skin, muscle soreness, cramps or spasms, stiff muscles, swelling or pain or a grating feeling when you use your muscle.
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If you dealt with constipation during pregnancy, it can be frustrating for this situation to continue postpartum. Even if you never got constipated during pregnancy, you may experience it while breast-feeding due to hormonal changes.
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What exactly counts as constipation varies from person to person, but generally it refers to having fewer than three bowel movements per week or experiencing difficulty or pain when having a bowel movement. As you continue to eat food, stool continues to accumulate in your large intestine.
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Beans, often jokingly called "the musical fruit," may cause a variety of digestive complaints. Gas, bloating, abdominal pain and constipation could all be attributed to bean consumption. However, beans are very healthy foods providing a good source of lean vegetarian protein and dietary fiber.
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