You finish lunch, sit back down at your desk, and suddenly your eyes feel heavy. You were fine an hour ago. Now you’re fighting the urge to close your eyes. So you start wondering: “Did that meal make me sleepy?” Sometimes, yes. Feeling somewhat drowsy after eating is a real and well-documented phenomenon called postprandial … Read more
Fiber is usually one of the first things people hear about when they have constipation. “Eat more fiber.” That advice is often reasonable. But there is a frustrating situation many people experience: You increase your fiber intake, expecting your constipation to improve, and instead you feel more bloated, gassy, or even more difficult to poop. … Read more
If you’re trying to eat more fiber, you don’t necessarily need a special food. In fact, one of the easiest ways to get more fiber is to look at the foods you already eat and make a few simple swaps. Add berries to breakfast. Choose oatmeal instead of a refined cereal. Keep the skin on … Read more
Fiber is one of those nutrients you hear about constantly. “Eat more fiber.” “Fiber is good for your gut.” But what does fiber actually do once it reaches your digestive system? The answer is more interesting than simply “it helps you poop.” Some types of fiber add bulk to stool and help it move through … Read more
You finish a greasy burger, fried chicken, or a heavy dinner. Then the burning starts. Your chest feels hot, something seems to rise toward your throat, and you may wonder: “Why does fatty food always give me heartburn?” There is a good reason why high-fat foods are often mentioned when people talk about acid reflux. … Read more
Have you ever finished a meal and then noticed a burning feeling rising from your chest toward your throat? Maybe it happens after a large dinner. Maybe coffee triggers it. Or perhaps you feel fine during the day but suddenly get heartburn when you lie down at night. Occasional heartburn is common. But if it … Read more
You finish a meal, and a few minutes later your stomach starts to hurt. Then comes the burning feeling in your chest or upper stomach. Sometimes you taste something sour in your mouth or feel like food is coming back up. If this happens regularly, you may wonder: “Why does eating make my stomach hurt … Read more
You finish a big meal. At first, you’re satisfied. Then the feeling changes. Your stomach feels painfully full. You may feel pressure, nausea, burning, or a dull ache that makes you wish you had eaten less. If this happens after a large meal, you may wonder: “Why does my stomach hurt when I eat too … Read more
Have you ever eaten a salty meal at night and woken up the next morning with a puffy face, swollen fingers, or a heavier feeling in your body? You may even notice that your ring feels tighter or your stomach looks more bloated than usual. The good news is that this does not necessarily mean … Read more