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Constipation can be painful and make you feel sluggish and bloated. Here are a dietitian’s top tips for finding some relieffast. Being constipated can be stressful and super uncomfortable. Instead, try these few simple daily tweaks to help relieve constipation naturally. Aim to drink at least 64 ounces of waterabout 8 (8-ounce) glasses. Bubbly seltzer water can add to the bloating and discomfort, so skip that for now. Ditto for gulping your water or drinking it through a straw....

Its crunchy and satisfying. Then Ill set the pan over medium to medium-high heat and wait for those tester kernels to pop. While my go-to is butter and salt, there are so many options out there. Photo:Getty Images. EatingWell design. For fancy popcorn, Ive added a little truffle oil and some Parmesan cheese. Sometimes, Ill do a little powdered cheese, reminiscent of Smartfood. You could add some herbs or spicesthink ranch-, pizza- or chile-flavored popcorn....

EatingWell looks at whats being done to safeguard our food system. Today, he’s right back in the house where he grew up. The 36-year-old farms roughly 480 acres full time, including some of his father’s land. Nate Ryan Talsma is an exceptionbucking a trend that should concern anyone who eats. Put simply, American agriculture is in the throes of a demographic catastrophe. The men and women who produce our food are an old group and getting older....

Design: EatingWell Ive never been much of a drinker. Fortunately, this drink tasted like summertime, a welcome treat during the cold winter weather. Photo:Design: EatingWell

Tanja Ivanova/Getty Images The popularity of coconut doesn’t end with coconut water. But can a food so rich in calories and laden with saturated fat be healthy? Plus get delicious coconut recipes to use them. Photo:Tanja Ivanova/Getty Images Solid at room temperature, it’s making a comeback in some packaged foods and for cooking and baking. Learn more about coconut oil health benefits. But don’t confuse it with lower-calorie coconut water....

Why and how to add dillthe fresh and vibrant herbto your diet. Here’s why you should be eating more of the herb dill. Herbs, including dill, aren’t foods that we typically eat by the forkful. you’re able to also eat dill seeds, which taste similar to caraway seeds. Here’s whyand howyou should add dill to your diet. Pictured Recipe:Cucumber Pasta Salad Nutrition facts: What’s in a serving of dill? It’s also mostly been conducted in animal models and using very high doses of dill....

Learn more about eating plant-based and how to start getting more whole foods and plants into your diet. The idea of eating “plant-based” sounds healthy and trendy, but what exactly is a plant-based diet? For some, a plant-based diet excludes all animal products (also known as avegan diet). For others, it’s just about choosing more foods from plant sources than from animal sources. Regardless of which variation you want to follow, there are some standout benefits to eating more plants....

Plantains are a pop in of fruit that’s a staple of many diets worldwideincluding the African Heritage Diet. When wandering around the produce section, you’re free to find both green and yellow plantains. What Are Plantains? Tambra Stevenson Plantains have the same shape as ordinary bananas; however, they tend to be larger. They are a tropical fruit thought to have originated in Southeast Asia. They grow abundantly in tropical climates and come in a variety of green or yellow hues....

You’ll flip when you see the very real physical and mental health benefits of turning your steps around. But how about walking backward? “That said, walking backward is uniquely more challenging than walking ‘normally.'” Photo: Getty Images Read on to see how to step up your walking workout by taking it back. It’s entirely different, Nitschke says. Otherwise, anyone who can safely walk forward could practice walking backward, Nitschke says....

Nothing says summer-to me-quite like swapping my steamy cup of coffee for a frosty iced or frozen version. Milkshake-thick coffee goodness + whipped cream + chocolate drizzle = diet derailer. What’s your favorite iced coffee or frozen coffee drink-and how do you order it so it’s lighter? Related Links from EatingWell:

Discover the challenges of olive oil production as climate change drives prices up. How Climate Change Is Challenging Olive Oil Production Olive oil trees are surprisingly resilient. They can withstand and adapt to harsh conditions and changes in their environment, including fires and floods. Photo:Joel Carillet/Getty Images Take the olive tree of Vouves in Crete, Greece, as an example. This catastrophic hit to production causes a rise in prices as farmers attempt to recover....

Researchers suggest eating orange peels for a healthier gut. But is that safe? That balance influences both your immediate and long-term health. There are many factors that can tip the scales in favor of the beneficial microorganismsor toward the harmful ones. Stress and gut health have a bidirectional relationship. When youre stressed out, it affects gut health. It also works in reverse. Poor gut health can increase feelings ofstress, anxiety and depression....

Looking for a high-fiber drink that tastes great and delivers real benefits? This dietitian-approved soda from Costco has you covered. One staple I never leave Costco without is the fiber-rich soda, Olipop. Photo:Jetcityimage, Courtesy of Brand The Importance of Gut Health Yourgut microbiomeis home to trillions of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms. Incorporating prebiotic-rich foods and beverages into your diet is an easy, effective way to support a balanced gut....