Nutrition Corner

Top Foods to Avoid With IBS: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder with symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation, gas, and stomach pain, categorized into four types: IBS-D, IBS-C, IBS-M, and IBS-U. While there's no cure, managing IBS often involves dietary adjustments, such as avoiding trigger foods like dairy and caffeine, and strategies like elimination diets, hydration, regular meals, and consistent exercise.

Sea Salt vs. Table Salt: Sea salt and table salt have similar sodium content, with both containing about 40% sodium, although sea salt is often favored for its texture and mineral content. Despite popular misconceptions, sea salt is not a lower-sodium alternative to table salt; the perceived difference in sodium levels is due to variations in crystal size and density.

Recipe for The Day

Cider-Braised Pork Tenderloin Recipe: This Cider-Braised Pork Tenderloin recipe involves searing seasoned pork tenderloins, then braising them in a sweet and savory apple cider sauce, and baking until tender. The dish, which serves four, takes 50 minutes total to prepare and cook, and is finished with a thickened apple cider sauce for a cozy weeknight meal.

Lifestyle & Fitness Focus

9 Detox Yoga Poses that Help You Bend Out the Bad Stuff

If you want to invigorate your body and clear your mind, yoga is an excellent choice—requiring only a soft surface and some time. Detox yoga, in particular, focuses on poses that stimulate the organs responsible for waste elimination, helping your body reset and rid itself of toxins. Here are nine detoxifying yoga poses to incorporate into your practice:

1. Seated Spinal Twist

   • Sit with your legs extended in front of you.

   • Bring one knee to your chest, keeping the foot on the ground.

   • Hook the opposite elbow on your knee and twist your torso, looking behind you.

   • Optionally, bend the extended leg on the ground for a deeper twist.

   • Breathe deeply, then switch sides.

2. Head-to-Knee Forward Bend

   • Sit with one leg extended and the other bent, with the knee pointing out and the foot turned inward.

   • Inhale and extend your arms overhead.

   • Exhale and hinge forward from the waist, reaching for your ankle or foot.

   • Release your head and neck forward if comfortable, holding for 20-30 seconds.

   • Slowly rise and repeat on the other side.

3. Locust

   • Lie on your belly with your arms alongside your torso, palms up.

   • Inhale and lift your head, torso, arms, and legs off the floor.

   • Stretch your arms parallel to the floor and gaze forward.

   • Hold for 30 seconds to 1 minute, then gently lower your limbs back to the ground.

4. Three-Legged Downward Dog

   • Begin in a tabletop position with hands under shoulders.

   • Curl your toes under and lift your hips into Downward Dog, keeping your neck relaxed.

   • Press one foot firmly into the mat and lift the other leg into the air.

   • Hold for a few breaths, then lower the leg and repeat on the other side.

5. Wide-Legged Forward Bend

   • Stand with feet wide apart and hands on your hips.

   • Take a deep breath and, on the exhale, lean your torso forward from the hips.

   • Press your fingertips or palms into the floor, and optionally clasp your hands behind your back.

   • Slowly rise, unfolding your torso step by step.

Incorporate these poses into your routine to help detoxify your body and enhance overall well-being.

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