15 Healthy Foods That Help You Poop

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

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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Eating this food may be a reason why some people live to 100

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious expert-backed eating lifestyle that will boost your health for life.

Beans, beans, the magical … longevity food?

True, these tiny, unassuming morsels are filling and nutritious, and as a base of a plant-based diet, good for the planet as well. But how could the family of legumes — which includes beans, peas, lentils and chickpeas — help us live longer?

“In every blue zone I have visited, beans and other legumes were — and still are — a major component of

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Weekend food workshop in New West BC

Finding it hard to keep up with the latest diet trends? Learn about a simpler approach at this workshop

Keto, paleo, Dukan, Atkins … choosing a diet can sometimes be mind-boggling, and keeping up with the fast-changing diet trend, even more so.

But naturopathic practitioner Dr. Heidi Standeven believes that grabbing your daily grub doesn’t have to be so complicated.

“There’s so much information out there about what you should eat, what you shouldn’t eat, what’s good, what’s bad, and it seems to change every week. And then, if you go onto Dr. Google, of course it opens a whole

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Ben Affleck Is ‘the Healthiest He’s Ever Been’ on Jennifer Lopez’s Diet and Exercise Plan

Fit couple! Ben Affleck is on his wife Jennifer López‘s “diet and exercise plan,” a source specifically tells InTouchand the program is “100 percent working for him.”

“There are trainers at the house, there are chefs at the house and there is healthy food everywhere he turns,” the insider says.

The “Let’s Get Loud” artist, 53, “loves to indulge in burgers and fries, but at home, it’s a really healthy house,” the source explains. “Lots of water. No sodas. Yoga in the morning outside. A casual run if she’s free in the afternoon, and she’ll bring Ben with

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6 Ways To Challenge Your Own Restrictive Food Rules

Ever heard a voice in your head saying you can’t eat past 8 pm, can only have one dessert a day, must wait until noon for lunch, or need a vegetable with every meal? As convincing as those thoughts can be—especially in our toxic, diet-centric society—those rigid rules come from the “food police,” which are neither helpful nor accurate.

While the name sounds kind of silly, this is a very real phenomenon. “Food policing” can look like judging what you eat or crave, thinking you “can’t” eat something because it’s “bad” or “wrong,” or telling yourself you can only

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New food and community-building programs are unlocking barriers across the Navajo Nation. | Cover Story

“The work we are doing isn't just for the benefit of the Indigenous community.  It is for the benefit of all.”  —Bleu Adams - BLEU ADAMS

  • Bleu Adams
  • “The work we are doing isn’t just for the benefit of the Indigenous community. It is for the benefit of all.” —Bleu Adams

If Bleu Adams’ name sounds familiar, it’s probably for a good reason. She and her late brother, chef Mark Daniel Mason (of Blue Poblano) served as fearless advocates for their community on the Navajo Nation—especially younger generations—and the Indigenous community at large in Utah.

Their voices reverberate throughout various tribal communities as advocates for change and the betterment of

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Michelle Obama launches a food company to produce healthier options for kids: Shots

Michelle Obama promoted healthy eating habits when she was first lady. Now, as co-founder of PLEZi Nutrition, she aims to give parents healthier food options for their kids.

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Michelle Obama promoted healthy eating habits when she was first lady. Now, as co-founder of PLEZi Nutrition, she aims to give parents healthier food options for their kids.

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Michelle Obama is taking on a new role as the co-founder of PLEZi Nutrition, which aims to market food and beverages for kids that are both tasty and healthy. The company,

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