When you or someone you love is suffering from IBS (or irritable bowel syndrome), there is something to be said for being able to properly address the problems that might arise as a result of the condition. By taking advantage of things such as a low FODMAP diet, it is possible to avoid a lot of the unfortunate realities associated with various IBS symptoms that people experience. Among the symptoms of IBS are: pain and cramping, gas/bloating, food intolerance, and fatigue/difficulty sleeping. Below are some of the causes of IBS to avoid: 1. Insoluble fiber Insoluble fiber is extremely bulky and difficult to digest, and for this reason it is important to avoid insoluble fiber such as processed white breads, tortillas, etc. Examples of soluble fiber include: root vegetables, such as carrots and parsnips. Grains such as oatmeal or barley. Fruits that include berries, mangos, oranges, and grapefruit. 2. Gluten What is important to realize about gluten is that it is a type of protein that some people are allergic to, and as a result it can cause a variety of issues outside of IBS. Those with celiac disease and IBS especially should avoid gluten, which is present in most bread products.

Snacks for kids are an important part of their diet. They help kids to stay focused and give them enough energy to get through the day. However, many parents overlook the importance of healthy snacks and choose the ones loaded with extra sugar. Being busy, they reach for convenience foods which taste good and give an immediate boost to kids’ energy level. Unfortunately, after a while, these snacks make kids crave more and more, by leaving little eaters irritable and unsatisfied. Here’s a list of creative and healthy snacks for kids filled with fiber, protein, and healthy fats to fuel your busy child. They all are easy to make and don’t require much prep time: 1. Popcorn The best thing about popcorn is that it is whole grain. A 3-cup serving contains about 4 grams of fiber, by making it a great source of energy. You can diversify it with a variety of toppings, including cinnamon, honey, cheese, or nutritional yeast. 2. Ice pops There is no doubt that kids will love this snack. We recommend you to make it yourself so you can control exactly what goes in them. Use orange juice and nonfat Greek yogurt as the primary ingredients to fill your ice pops with the vitamin C and calcium.

High cholesterol occurs when there is a build up of low-density (or LDL) lipoprotein) in the blood vessels. These lipoproteins can move through the body collecting as plaque and clogging vital arteries. Cholesterol is part of a healthy body but too high levels can increase the risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke. Patients with high cholesterol may be prescribed drugs like Repatha (evolocumab) or specific dietary changes to lower bad cholesterol. With that in mind, here are six foods to avoid with high cholesterol: 1. Fatty red meats The marble in meat is essentially fat and it is not great for high cholesterol. Marble may taste nice, but it can cause higher cholesterol because fat is one of the foods that are bad for cholesterol. Lamb, beef, and pork all have this fat in high quantities. Fat on meat is known as a food to avoid with cholesterol problems. Fat is a theme of the foods listed and is all over the foods to avoid list. 2. Lard and shortening Lard is fat from a pig, and as such is going to send bad cholesterol skyrocketing. Shortening is like that, and not fine even though it is made from vegetable oils.