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Plant Protein Powder: Main Types & How to Choose

Plant protein powder can help supplement protein intake and support muscle mass gain. Common types include soy, pea, rice, chia, almond, peanut, and hemp protein, with differences in amino acid profile, fiber content, and nutritional value.

Arthritis

Arthritis Diet: Simple Guide to Eating for Joint Health

An arthritis diet emphasizes anti-inflammatory, high-fiber foods to ease joint pain and stiffness, limits ultra-processed foods that worsen inflammation, and supports healthy weight and joint protection with a simple 3-day meal plan.

Diarrhea

How to Stop Diarrhea: 8 Home Remedies & Treatments

How to stop diarrhea includes staying hydrated, eating binding foods, and using probiotics to restore gut balance. Diarrhea is often caused by infections, medications, or food intolerance, and may require medical care if it lasts more than a few days.

Gas

How to Get Rid of Gas: 8 Simple & Effective Tips

How to get rid of gas may involve walking, abdominal massage, heat, teas like fennel or ginger, and, in some cases, over-the-counter medication or an enema. Trapped intestinal gas can cause bloating, discomfort, and sometimes sharp abdominal pain.

Nutrition

Pellagra: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Pellagra is a rare condition caused by vitamin B3 deficiency, leading to symptoms like dermatitis, diarrhea, and neurological changes. It may result from poor diet or malabsorption and is treated with supplements and dietary adjustments.

Diets

How to Boost Metabolism: 5 Strategies, Foods & Possible Causes

Some ways to boost metabolism include intermittent fasting, exercising regularly and consuming foods with thermogenic properties, such as coffee, cinnamon and green tea. Learn about some simple tips that can help speed up your metabolism.

Anemia

Drinks High in Iron for Anemia: 15 Easy Recipes

Drinks high in iron for anemia include citrus and leafy green juices that provide iron and vitamin C to support absorption and help ease dizziness, weakness, and pale skin. They can complement treatment alongside iron-rich foods, but persistent symptoms need medical evaluation.

Doctor Says

Can you overdose on vitamin C?

Taking very high doses of vitamin C supplements can lead to digestive symptoms and other health issues. Learn whether you can overdose on vitamin C, the signs of excess intake, possible risks like kidney stones, and when to seek medical advice.

Diets

Fast Metabolism Diet: What to Eat & Meal Plans by Phase

The fast metabolism diet, created by Haylie Pomroy, is a 4-week plan with three weekly phases designed to boost metabolism, burn fat and support weight loss. It outlines foods, sample meal plans and exercise while noting limited scientific evidence and potential risks of rapid weight loss.

Food

Horchata: Health Benefits & How to Make (Free Recipes)

Horchata water, or agua de horchata, is a traditional Mexican drink made with rice, cinnamon, milk, and vanilla. When prepared with lighter ingredients like stevia and skim milk, horchata can fit into a balanced diet and may aid digestion, provide minerals, and support muscle recovery.

Diets

800 Calories a Day: Is It Healthy? (Risks & What to Do Instead)

An 800 calories a day diet is a highly restrictive plan with a low long-term success rate. It often leads to the yo-yo effect, malnutrition, and hormonal imbalances. Healthy weight loss focuses on sustainable habits, balanced nutrition, and regular exercise rather than extreme calorie deficits.

Weight Loss

1500 Calorie Meal Plan (Rules, Food to Eat/Avoid & Free Plan)

A 1500 calorie meal plan is a restrictive dietary approach used for weight loss by reducing daily calories, causing the body to use fat stores for energy. It involves eating five to six small, healthy meals. Consulting a registered dietitian prevents deficiencies that could impact health.

Diseases and Conditions

Dumping Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Dumping syndrome causes nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, and rapid heartbeat after meals, often after stomach or esophageal surgery. Symptoms may appear within 30 minutes or 1–3 hours; treatment includes diet changes and, sometimes, acarbose or octreotide.

Nutrition

Low Iodine Diet: Foods to Eat and Avoid + 3-Day Meal Plan

Low iodine diet: foods to avoid and foods allowed, plus a 3-day meal plan. Often used 1 to 2 weeks before radioactive iodine therapy to help thyroid uptake, with label tips for hidden iodine sources.

Doctor Says

Are microwaves bad for you?

Microwave ovens are generally safe for health when used correctly. This guide explains how non-ionizing radiation heats food without damaging DNA, why microwave cooking may preserve more nutrients than boiling, and the importance of avoiding BPA in plastics to prevent chemical leaching.