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Wait, there’s a diet that suggests eating less fiber? Here’s some nutrition advice you likely don’t hear every day: Eat less fiber. That’s exactly the premise behind the low-residue diet. In most cases, yes. How much is enough fiber? The2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americansrecommends 25 grams per day for women or 38 grams for men. Pictured Recipe:Beef Bone Broth What Is a Low-Residue Diet? “Residue” refers to the indigestible material that remains in the GI tract after digestion is finished....

Our staff has been seeing plumcots pop up across various food retailers, like Trader Joe’s and Costco. Plumcots are stone fruits that are aplum-apricothybrid. Another plant breederFloyd Zaigerrenewed efforts to bring the 50-50 plum-apricot mix to market. Are Plumcots Healthy? Plumcots have a slightly fuzzy, plum-colored skin with a vibrant red flesh that’s sweet and juicy. They have a super short growing seasonmidMay to early Julyso Plumcot lovers need to stock up while they can!...

Move over oranges and mandarins, there’s a new citrus star on the rise called the Sumo. And it’s so big that it’s possible for you to even share it with a friend. What Is a Sumo Citrus? A Sumo Citrus is an oversized mandarin orange that’s incredibly sweet, seedless and easy to peel. It is larger than the average orange and has a thick and bumpy rind. This description, along with its name, is a nod to sumo wrestlers and their signature topknot hairstyle....

Milk is well-known for being abone-building beveragethat perfectly complements some freshlybaked cookies. Many folks are used to seeing milk options that include terms like organic, lactose-free and grass-fed. What Is A2 Milk? Photo: Getty Images A2 milk may sound like a new-wave, trendy milk option. Most cows in the U.S. produce milk containing two types of beta-casein, called A1 beta-casein and A2 beta-casein. Both varieties of this protein are packed with amino acids and will nourish the body....

Legit benefits or a marketing ploy? Two dietitians spill their thoughts. Staying hydrated can provide many benefits. Adobe Stock / kolonko / matis75 Glowing skin, higher energy levels and heart health are just a few. Many products venture to capitalize on the potential ofproper hydrationand alkaline water is one of them. Sounds like miracle water, right? What Is Alkaline Water? “Alkaline water is made from hydrogen and oxygenjust like all waters....

Ali Redmond Inflammation has been getting lots of attention lately. And for good reason. And one strategy thats especially powerful is eating ananti-inflammatory diet. Photo:Ali Redmond Many of these are filled withantioxidants, which keep you healthy by kicking disease-causing free radicals to the curb. While anti-inflammatory eating is mostly about what you should eat, it also limits certain foods that promote inflammation. So, balance is key. Ready to get started?...

More people than ever before suffer from life-threatening food allergies. Will new research & treatments help reverse this trend? She thought, “This is from something I’m ingesting. I just felt sure of it in my gut.” Within minutes, his face looked like someone had smeared rouge all over it. She immediately sent a photo to her pediatrician, who confirmed it looked like a milk allergy. No one else in the familyeven Miles’s twin brotherhad these allergies....

Celeriac may look weird, but its flavor is familiar and its applications in the kitchen are practically endless. It’s time to work this quirky root into your vegetable rotation. Here’s what you’re gonna wanna know about celeriac (aka celery root). Photo: Getty Images Celeriac, or celery root, is one of the unsung heroes of the root vegetable world. Plus the entire vegetable can be used. you might even eat the skin if you scrub it well enough....

Design elements: Getty Images. Design: Cassie Basford. So, what exactly is celiac disease, and how do you know if you have it? Photo:Design elements: Getty Images. Design: Cassie Basford. Celiac Disease versus Gluten IntoleranceWhats the Difference? Read on to learn more about each. Based on your initial bloodwork, your doctor can also order follow-up testing if something isnt clear. It is essential to continue eating gluten-containing foods before getting your blood drawn....

Aromatic and flavor-rich chai can be such a delicious daily pick-me-up. But have you ever wondered what all those ingredients are that make it so sippable? Here’s what you should probably know about your cozy cup of chai. Photo: Getty Images A gloomy, cold day can be perfect for a cup ofcomforting tea. Drinking a cup of hot brewed tea may be inherently restoring, offering a soothing effect. So, what about drinking a cup of chai?...

Besides improving sleep quality, chamomile tea may also help with PMS, diabetes, depression and more. Besides promoting sleep, chamomile tea has some other potential health benefits that may surprise you. Think heart health, digestive health and mental health, to name just a few. EatingWell Learn what the research says about the benefits and risks of chamomile tea. Pictured Recipe:Herbal Chamomile Health Tonic What Is Chamomile Tea? Chamomile is a throw in of flower that’s often dried and used in herbal tea....

Looking for a healthy green to add to your steady rotation of spinach, kale and arugula? chard is versatile and loaded with nutrients. Read on for more answers to the question, what is chard? Getty Images / Maren Caruso What is chard? Its large and crinkly leaves are attached to a thick, crunchy, fibrous stem. What are the different types of chard? Chard comes in several varieties, differing from one another by their stem color and leaf vein color....

Aside from spending time with family and friends, the 15 days of celebration involve a lot of eating. How foods are prepared, served and positioned on the dining table also matter. 1.Steamed whole fish Fish is a homonym for abundance. Photo: Getty Images / Edwin Tan It symbolizes the Chinese idiom “May you always have more than you need.” Traditionally, half of the fish is saved for the next day....