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15 Healthy Foods That Help You Poop

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1. Apples

Apples are a great source of fiber. One medium, raw gala apple with skin contains 2.1 grams (g) of fiber.

Apples also contain a specific type of soluble fiber called pectin, which is known for its laxative effect.

A recent reviews of 16 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) suggest that pectin can help:

  • increased stool frequency
  • decreased stool hardness
  • decrease time spent on the toilet
  • decrease the need for laxatives

You can use apples as a healthy topping for foods such as yogurt, crepes and oatmeal or enjoy them on their own as a travel-friendly and nutritious snack.

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7 Healthy Burger King Orders, According to Dietitians

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When it comes to fast food, making healthy choices can feel like a daunting task. However, even though it can be difficult, it’s certainly not impossible. In fact, we spoke to expert dietitians to uncover the healthy Burger King orders you can make next time you go. Whether you’re looking to satisfy your craving for BK or seeking choices that align with your nutrition goals, these RD-approved options will show you that fast-food can still be a part of a balanced and nutritious diet.

Making a healthy choice when eating at fast-food establishments involves several key factors. First and foremost,

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Need food? Jacksonville, Gainesville food banks merge to help more food insecure

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A woman gathers food at a mobile market of the Jacksonville-based Feeding Northeast Florida food bank.

A woman gathers food at a mobile market of the Jacksonville-based Feeding Northeast Florida food bank.

Two nonprofit food banks in Jacksonville and Gainesville have merged, creating a regional operation that serves 265,000 people across North Florida.

Jacksonville-based Feeding Northeast Florida, the region’s largest food bank, was established in 2014 and distributes food to the needy in eight counties. The 35-year-old Bread of the Mighty in Gainesville helps ease food insecurity in five counties.

As of May 1, the smaller food bank became a branch of the larger one.

Feeding Northeast Florida: Food bank plans $20 million expansion in North

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5 superfoods you’ve been eating wrong

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Superfoods have long been the superheroes of our plates, swooping in to save the day with their incredible health benefits. But, hold on a second! Are you sure you’ve been giving them the red carpet treatment they deserve? It turns out that these nutritional powerhouses might have been feeling a little underappreciated lately. As important as it is to have healthy food habits to stay fit or lose weight if that’s your goal, it is also important to eat foods in the right way. Let’s explore five popular superfoods that you have been eating the wrong way all this time.

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‘Don’t be afraid of asking for what you want’: 9 questions to help you make wiser food choices

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It’s hard enough to decide what to make for dinner, much less summon the will power to bypass the ice cream aisle when I grocery shop. Sure, a diet rich in fruits and vegetables will help keep me healthy, but like everyone else, I am tempted by other foods that aren’t good for me.

Moreover, as I have grown older, choosing what to eat has become more complicated and rewarding. Listening to Food Sleuth Radio, a syndicated program, I am inspired each week to consider how my food choices affect people I’ll never meet and places I’ll never see.

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18 Healthy Foods for Your Weight Loss Journey

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Eating nutrient-rich foods, such as lean protein and legumes, can support your overall health and help you manage your weight.

While weight loss is not a magic bullet for health and not everyone needs to pursue it, it may be something you want to work toward to feel your healthiest. Just make sure to talk with a healthcare professional before making drastic changes.

If losing weight is your goal, these 16 foods may help support a healthy weight loss journey.

Eggs are incredibly nutrient-dense and high in protein and fat, which helps you feel full.

in a 2020 studies that

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Eating Healthy on a Budget: 7 Nutritionist-Approved Tips

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Is eating healthy more expensive? Let’s get this out of the way: healthy eating doesn’t break the bank. In fact, healthy eating can actually be . than buying highly processed, additive-laden packaged food. Unfortunately, the general population believes that healthy equals expensive. But oftentimes, that’s not the case. So, why are we conditioned to think that healthy eating isn’t budget-friendly?

Part of the issue is that we confuse ‘healthy’ with other labels like organic and gluten-free. Just because a package of crackers (or artificial candy) is gluten-free, doesn’t mean that it’s nutrient-dense or inexpensive. The other issue is that healthy

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The cost of nutritious food puts healthy eating out of reach for many

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A new report has highlighted the fact that for many middle- and low-income families in BC, the cost of maintaining a nutritious diet is escalating beyond their financial means.

The Food Costing in BC 2022 report shines a light on the high cost of healthy eating and the health cost challenges posed by food insecurity, which is described as a “significant public health issue” by Dr. Geoff McKee, medical director of population and public health with the BC Center for Disease Control (BCCDC).

“The price of food does not affect everyone equally and the root cause of household food insecurity

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