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Is Soreen Healthy? You Asked, We Answer

September 7, 2023July 4, 2023 by Helen Foster

Soreen is a delicious brand of malt loaf. It’s sweet, sticky and very moreish – but, is Soreen healthy? Or something you should keep for special occasions – let’s investigate.

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Categories nutrition Tags Australia Nutrition Guides, UK Nutrition Guides

The 11 Healthiest Low Sodium Choices at Olive Garden

September 5, 2023July 3, 2023 by Helen Foster

If you’re trying to watch your salt intake, you might be wondering what you can eat at Olive Garden – well, here are the answers. We’ve found the low sodium options at Olive Garden – but, also dug a bit deeper and found the lowest sodium choices for some different types of diet too – …

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Categories nutrition Tags Eating Out, Low Sodium, US Nutrition Guides
bowl of freshly made guacamole on a wooden table

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

August 4, 2023May 2, 2023 by Helen Foster

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.

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Categories nutrition Tags Fruit and Vegetables, Gut Health
Guzman y Gomez soft taco served on 'newspaper'

The Healthiest Low-Sodium Choices at Guzman Y Gomez

September 5, 2023April 3, 2023 by Helen Foster

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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Categories nutrition Tags Australia Nutrition Guides, Eating Out, Low Sodium

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

September 5, 2023March 21, 2023 by Helen Foster

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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Categories calorie guides Tags Eating Out, US Nutrition Guides

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

September 5, 2023March 10, 2023 by Helen Foster

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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Categories nutrition Tags Gut Health
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