Stomach Trouble? 5 Steps Help Prevent Digestive Problems as You Age
The “tummy aches” you may have had as a child can evolve into a long list of digestive problems as you age. They’re annoying, but the good news is that things like acid reflux and constipation are...
View ArticleCan a Specially Designed Body Pillow Prevent Your Acid Reflux?
If you suffer from acid reflux at night, you may get relief in an unexpected way: by sleeping on a specially designed pillow. The pillow — what the manufacturer calls a sleep positioning device —may...
View ArticleHow to Build a Better Buddha Bowl
Confused about what a Buddha bowl is? Here, Cleveland Clinic dietitian Anna Taylor explains this simple (though admittedly trendy) concept, known by many aliases: bliss, glory or nourish bowl, just to...
View ArticleShould Patients With Diverticulitis Avoid or Up Their Fiber?
Q: Should patients with diverticulitis avoid or up their fiber? A: It’s easy to understand why you’re confused. When it comes to fiber and diverticulitis, you’ll find many different answers online. But...
View ArticleThink You’ve Got a Hernia? Find Out Which Type
Most hernias are painless. But the longer they’re ignored, the more uncomfortable they get. For most hernias, the only treatment is surgery to close the abdominal wall opening. Early repair avoids...
View ArticleAre Red Beets Better Than Yellow Beets?
Beets come in red, purple, golden and yellow hues. Beneficial pigments called betalains give some beets their striking color. But these pigments have a downside, too! Registered dietitian Anna Taylor,...
View ArticleKudos to Cauliflower (But Which Color Is Best?)
Antioxidant plant nutrients not only protect our cells. They also paint our produce in gorgeous color. Registered dietitian Anna Taylor, MS, RD, LD, CDE, explains which nutrients create each shade of...
View Article5 Tips to Handle Your Picky Eater
Contributor: Jennifer Willoughby, RD, CSP, LD Yuck! Gross! Ew! If the sweet symphonies of “Mom, I don’t like this” or “Dad, I don’t like that” sound all too familiar to your family, you’ve got a picky...
View ArticleHow You Can Help Your Child Navigate Beverage Choices
Contributor: Jennifer Willoughby, RD, CSP, LD Does the summer sun have you feeling extra thirsty? Me, too. When I’m thirsty, I want to choose something that’s refreshing and hydrating, but with so many...
View ArticleWhy Does Your Heartburn Always Seem Worse at Night?
If you suffer from heartburn, you know that burning sensation in your chest is always unpleasant. But you may wonder why it often seems worse when you’re trying to get some sleep. Why is it more likely...
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