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    Healthy Pumpkin Pie Alternatives

    October 31, 2014

    Get your fix with these great pumpkin pie alternatives. These healthy recipes help you enjoy the flavor of pumpkin, without the extra helping of calories. Learn More

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: fall desserts, Fall Flavors Recipes, healthy desserts, healthy recipes, holiday, oatmeal, omega-3, pumpkin, pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice, smoothies

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    Help Your Digestive System with These 5 Foods

    September 3, 2014

    Certain foods are better for digestion than others. Check out this list of the best foods for your digestive system to learn what will benefit you most. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: banana, chicken, colon cancer, digestive disorder, Digestive System, fiber, fish, fruit, ginger, irritable bowel disorder, irritable bowl syndrome, lean meat, motion sickness, nausea, probiotic, smoothies, steak, vomiting, whole grains, yogurt

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    Bloating Foods to Avoid Before Going to the Beach

    July 23, 2014

    Find a list of bloating foods that you should avoid if you plan to spend time at the beach or by the pool this summer. Discover some healthy alternatives. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: alcohol, apples, beach, bloating, carbonated beverages, Dairy, gum, salt, smoothies, summer, tea, travel, vacation

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