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Does Avocado Cause Bloating & Gas? Find Reasons, and Solutions, Here

May 2, 2023 by The Wellness Nerd

If you find yourself getting bloated and gassy after eating avocados – or dishes containing them like guacamole – you might be wondering if you have to give them up completely – and the answer is probably not. But here’s what you need to know about why avocado causes gas. You know that saying every …

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Categories Wellness Tags Fruit and Vegetables
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The Healthiest Low-Sodium Choices at Guzman Y Gomez

April 3, 2023 by The Wellness Nerd

If you’ve been asked to cut back on your salt/sodium intake, but want to indulge in the delicious Mexican yumminess that is Guzman and Gomez, what’s the best things for you to order. We’ve checked the menu to find out…

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What’s the Lowest Calorie Drink in Dunkin Donuts (US)?

April 21, 2023March 21, 2023 by The Wellness Nerd

If you’re looking to grab a coffee, or another drink on the run and Dunkin Donuts is your closest option you might be wondering if there’s any low-calorie drinks on the Dunkin menu – after all this is a temple to doughy balls of sugary magnificence, calories aren’t really their thing! But the good news …

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Why Do Lentils Cause Gas? And How to Get Rid of It!

April 21, 2023March 10, 2023 by The Wellness Nerd

If you’re bloating after eating lentils, you might decide to stop eating them – but, don’t. They’re seriously good for you. Instead, it’s a better plan to look at why lentils might be causing you gas – and see if you can reduce the effects.

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What’s the Lowest Calorie Nut? It’s Complicated…

February 13, 2023 by The Wellness Nerd

There’s no doubt that nuts are healthy, but, if you’re watching your calories you might be a bit cautious about eating them. Here’s everything you need to know about nuts and calories – including which nut has the lowest calories, which nut might help you cut calories in other ways – and some other useful advice.

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What’s The Lowest Calorie Options at Subway? Here’s 24 to Consider

February 1, 2023 by The Wellness Nerd

If you feel like Subway for lunch, but are watching your calories, what are the lowest choices on the Subway menu to order? We know – and we’re telling! Here’s 24 choices that won’t bust your calorie budget…

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My name is Helen Foster. I’m an award-winning health journalist and author of 16 books on nutrition and health – and this is The Wellness Nerd.

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