The raw food diet is a plant-based eating plan that allows only uncooked food. Here’s what dietitians think of the diet’s health benefits and drawbacks.
The raw food diet is a plant-based eating plan that allows only uncooked food. Here’s what dietitians think of the diet’s health benefits and drawbacks.
Hummus is a healthy snack because of its high levels of fiber, protein, and nutrients. Here’s what dietitians really think about the Mediterranean spread.
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Is the holiday season bringing out your extra-indulgent side? It happens and you may end your holiday dinner feeling like your belly’s bulging from all that food.
Does it seem like your stomach just tripled in size? Rest assured, that’s not the case, according to Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Rather, it’s likely just gas. “It s caused by excess air or gas in the gastrointestinal tract,” says Rachel Doyle, RDN, the Chicago-based owner of RAD Nutrition who focuses on gut health. “When we eat, carbohydrates are broken down, and their fiber is fermented, producing gas that expands, which can lead to bloating.”