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Gluten is a natural protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and some oats. Gluten is also found in foods that contain these ingredients. Some people have intolerance to gluten—suffering allergy symptoms, bloating, or stomach cramps. More than 3 million Americans have a condition called celiac...
expert advice
Pamela S. Douglas, MD, president of the American College of Cardiology, responds: Committing to a healthy lifestyle is the best way you can reduce your chances of a heart attack. Good health doesn't happen overnight, and there are some risk factors you can’t change—like your age, gender, and family history. But by following a...
health tip
Forget gravity! The most irresistible force in the universe could be chocolate. Lona Sandon, RD, a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association and an assistant professor in the department of clinical nutrition at the University of Texas Southwestern says, "If you must indulge, choose a small amount of dark chocolate, and take calories out of your diet somewhere else." Another option is to seek out...
