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.
Like most vegetables, corn is a healthy addition to your diet. But if you feel sick to your stomach after eating it, you may need take corn out of your rotation. Stomach pain from eating corn may be due to a transient condition such as food-borne illness, but it may also be the result of an allergy or intolerance.
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Other than talking or eating, you may not give your tongue much thought unless it's swollen and scalloped.
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If it's not Halloween, yellow skin and eyes may not be the look you're going for. When levels of bilirubin, a byproduct of red blood cells, get too high, it can lead to jaundice, or yellowing of the skin.
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Proponents claim kombucha, a fermented tea, is a cure-all, but it may not be as good for you as claimed.
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Most adults in the U.S. carry excess body weight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While there are a number of reasons why Americans are gaining weight, getting too much potassium in the diet is not one of them.
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Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, is a common condition characterized by the regurgitation of acid from the stomach up into the esophagus, which causes a burning pain.
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An inflamed colon -- irritation and swelling -- may be caused by a number of different gastrointestinal disorders, including ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease or diverticulitis. Whatever the cause, you'll need to avoid eating foods that may cause further irritation.
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The hot sauce you add to your eggs and chili did not cause your ulcer, but continuing to add it may not make you feel any better. Gastric ulcers are caused by a bacteria known as Helicobacter pylori.
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It can be discouraging to step on the scale and see the number has jumped up several pounds in 12 hours. But such a sudden weight gain is most likely fluid retention, and you may be able to lose it as quickly as you gained it with a few tweaks to your food choices.
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Too much of a good thing is not always good, as the saying goes. A pescatarian diet includes fish but no other meat, along with fruits, vegetables and grains. The American Heart Association recommends you eat two servings of fish a week for heart health.
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