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lyfebanana · 1 year

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10 Common Signs of Appendicitis

Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, a blind-ended tube connected to the caecum. The caecum is a pouchlike structure of the colon that is considered to be the beginning of the large intestine. The appendix is located at the lower right side of the abdomen and doesn't seem to have a specific purpose.

Appendicitis occurs when the appendix becomes blocked by a calcified stone made of feces.

If left untreated, an inflamed appendix will eventually burst, releasing bacteria into the abdominal cavity. This can lead to a serious inflammation of the abdominal cavity's lining that can be fatal.

Here are 10 common signs of appendicitis.

1. Pain Around The Belly Button In most people, the appendicitis pain begins around the belly button and then moves to the lower right side of the abdomen.

It will then intensify quickly within a few hours and requires immediate medical attention.

2. Painful Coughing As time progresses, the pain will get worse when you cough or sneeze. People often compare this pain to the kind they experience at the time of a rib injury.

3. Abdominal Swelling You might experience some swelling in the infected and surrounding areas due to the appendix becomes inflamed. It could be extremely sensitive to the touch and causes pain across the entire abdomen.

4. Nausea And Vomiting Inflammation of the appendix can impact the gastrointestinal tract and the nervous system that can lead to nausea and vomiting. You may experience nausea and vomiting soon after you start to experience abdominal pain.

5. Fever You may get a fever with appendicitis. Appendicitis usually causes a fever between 99°F and 100.5°F. If your fever is worsening and you also have stomach pain, then it is time to visit a doctor.

6. Loss Of Appetite One frequent symptom of appendicitis is loss of appetite because appendicitis can also obstruct the gastrointestinal tract.

7. Constipation Or Diarrhea Constipation or diarrhea may also occur, and if either of these symptoms is present with other symptoms, then it is time to visit a doctor as soon as possible.

8. Rebound Tenderness Along with abdominal pain, most people with appendicitis often experience a symptom known as rebound tenderness, a sharp pain that occurs after you push on the lower right part of your abdomen and quickly released.

9. Pain When Moving The pain could become very severe and it may hinder your ability to move. You may notice a sharp pain when you walk. This pain is usually around the lower right of the abdomen and it could spread down to your legs.

10. Inability To Pass Gas Many people experiencing appendicitis will be unable to pass gas because appendicitis usually comes from an intestinal blockage. A complete intestinal blockage can result in an inability to pass gas or stool.

Final Thoughts Appendicitis is a common condition that leads to surgery. Around 1 in every 12 people develop appendicitis at some point in their life and it is most often occurs between the ages of 10 and 30.

Even though you can’t prevent appendicitis, you can reduce your risk of appendicitis by having a diet that is rich in fiber.

Increasing fiber intake in your diet can prevent constipation and subsequent stool buildup. Stool buildup is the most common cause of appendicitis.

#youtube #appendicitis #appendices #appendix #appendixpain #appendicitissymptoms #appendixremoval #colon #abdominalpain #inflammation #abdominales #abdominal #abdomen #abdomenpain #health

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fungusry · 3 years

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marsupial grumpuses are unlikely to be scruffable but you COULD just, put one in a sack. like even huge male kangaroos can be transported mostly safely by putting them in a sack because of how pouchlike it is, fake-pouching a marsupial grumpus with a sack is probably just a thing.

Baby grumpuses are too slippery when you have to throw them in the bath so parent grumpuses just scoop them up in Publix bags and soap them up

#HEEHEE grumpus joeys........#bugsnasks

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mia-africa-americas · 3 years

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Man's Bag, first quarter of the 19th century, Minneapolis Institute of Art: Art of Africa and the Americas

pouchlike bag with flap closure; elaborate floral medallion and organic embroidered designs on interior of flap and bag body, with one floral medallion on exterior; 2 stamped designs on front flap; 2 metal rings on strap Professional male embroiderers living in northern Morocco's Riff Mountains produced leather objects that were used throughout the country. The elaborate embroidery done on leather for men's accessories such as this bag has a long tradition in the country and has been much appreciated by foreign visitors. Delacroix and other European artists working in northern Morocco during the 19th century often included depictions of embroidered leather and other highly decorative fabrics in their paintings. This bag would have been used by men living in a non-urban environment and would have accorded the owner a certain amount of prestige within his community. On festive occasions it would have been worn by a horseman whose mount would also have had an elaborately embroidered halter and saddle. This bag was acquired in the Siroua Mountains in southern Morocco in the 1990's. Size: 16 1/2 x 6 3/16in. (41.9 x 15.7cm) (overall) 27 in. (68.6 cm) (single element, shoulder strap) Medium: Leather, silk, metal; embroidered

https://collections.artsmia.org/art/41006/

#minneapolisinstituteofart #artsmia

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glaciernps · 4 years

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Beautiful Betrayal

Not far from park headquarters in West Glacier, a beautiful betrayal is taking place.

A rare orchid that blooms this time of year lures pollinators with its dainty design. A bright yellow staminode, or sterile anther, invites them to drop into a delicate pouchlike petal. Surely within there must be something sweet...

Unfortunately for the pollinator, the only benefit will be to the orchid, as its pollen is transferred by the insect’s movement in search for nectar. This incredible deception is practiced by orchids in the genus Cypripedium, considered “non-rewarding” orchids.

Mountain Lady’s Slipper (Cypripedium montanum) is one of these amazing orchids, and we are lucky to be able to spot it here in the park. Most species of the orchid family grow in tropical places, making it even more special that we have some here in cool northwestern forests!

Within the lower 48 states, this large orchid grows in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. Mountain Lady’s Slipper orchid populations are small, rare, and fragile. Take a picture instead of picking a flower – not only is picking illegal, but a photograph will last much longer and increase the chances that these orchids return next year.

[Image description: Top image shows a close-up of a flower that has a lower petal resembling a white slipper. Lower image shows three of those flowers highlighted against a sunset sky.]

#park science #glacier national park #orchids #evolution

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jovialyouthmusic · 4 years

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Girls’ Night Out

A multiple AU piece of fun featuring my female LIs

The boys have a plan - how will it work out? The girls are determined ot enjoy themselves...

Word Count 2180

A/N A little non con and near nudity.. not suitable for under 18s

5 Having a Ball

Lucy’s Drake settled back into the leather upholstery and reached out for his cut glass tumbler. He inhaled the scent of whisky, closing his eyes.

‘Speyside malt, no more than ten years’ he murmured, and Brad chuckled

‘You’re learning fast, grasshopper, it’s seven years old’

‘Well’ Lake replied ‘Now I’m in a threeway marriage with Lucy and the King of Cordonia, I get to actually buy the whiskey I want instead of having to sneak into your study and steal it’

‘You’re getting soft’ scoffed Chake ‘Though who am I to judge – I’m married to the Queen of Cordonia’

‘There certainly are more malts available than in my time’ John admitted. The four men lounged in high backed leather chairs in the smoking lounge of his old Regency club. It was not entirely authentic, as he’d allowed the range of whiskies served to include those from the time line of his guests – and conceded that smoking inside was probably not a good idea. He had only frequented the club for a short while, visiting when his father had fallen ill, and using it rather more often once he had started courting Elizabeth Dalgleish. The food there was a little more refined than the cook at his town house could manage, and it was a good place to rub shoulders with those who might give him advice on how to run his estate now that his father had left him sole heir.

The only one not relaxed by their surroundings was Bastien. He realised he was being unreasonable, worrying about how the women were faring in the club, but old habits die hard. He had tailed Leo into many dingy clubs and bars in the past, and he’d seen the kind of trouble that bubbled up unexpectedly, even in the better ones.

‘Chill, Bas’ Lake said ‘have a whiskey, they’ll be fine. I’m more worried about any men who try to tangle with them.’ Bastien slumped out of his usual upright posture.

‘It goes against my training’ he said ‘I want to be there looking out to stop trouble before it escalates’

‘Les won’t let anything happen, trust me’ Brad said soothingly ‘You know she hates conflict’

‘But this isn’t totally under her control’ he countered ‘We’re behind the screen’ Chake cleared his throat

‘Actually’ he said ‘I have the perfect idea as to how we could keep an eye on them’

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‘Strippers?’ Lizzy said, puzzled. Lucy doubled over laughing.

‘Oh you’re such an innocent’ she chortled. Sophia, who earlier on in the evening had been the voice of reason, sniggered and hiccupped. That left Charlotte to look out for their friend

‘Darling, a stripper is someone who takes off their clothes for entertainment’ she explained patiently. Lizzy frowned as she sipped her drink.

‘But why?’ she asked.

‘Well’ started Lucy ‘Because it’s fucking hot’ Lizzy didn’t dare ask what she meant and was wondering when she could call an end to the evening and be reunited with John.

‘Just watch’ Charlotte said, and leaned back in her seat. They had a table by the edge of a low stage, and were on their second round of drinks. Lizzy had continued with the drink Lucy had selected for her, as it reminded her somewhat of her mother’s tea parties amongst all the strange sights and sounds. She didn’t feel too drunk, though the room swam a bit when she went to visit the ladies’ restroom. The music here wasn’t too loud, and there was some sort of performance about to start. Lizzy jumped as a loud voice, seeming to come from nowhere, boomed out.

‘Ladies, hold on to your panties – Shanghai brings to you tonight, for one night only, the Cordonian Doppelgangers! Ladies, any resemblance to any person you might recognise is totally intentional. Let’s hear it for our manly hunks!’ Music blared out, and four men suddenly appeared with a flourish from the wings at the rear of the stage. They had their backs to the audience and swayed in time to the music that started up. To be more precise, they swung their hips in a way that made Lizzy feel rather hot. They wore jackets and trousers made of some sort of shiny black material, and had strange flat caps that she didn’t recognise.

‘Ladies, we understand tonight we have a party with us who are celebrating one lovely lady’s last night of freedom. Stand up Lizzy, show us your face – and your brave companions too’ Lucy leaned across to Elizabeth and hissed.

‘It’s okay Lizzy, we’ve got your back. Stand up and give everyone a wave – we all will’ Her legs trembled as she rose, Charlotte taking her arm reassuringly, and all four of them were applauded and cheered by the rest of the audience before they sat again. Lizzy’s heart pounded and her cheeks burned. As the music continued, one by one the men turned to face the audience, bringing their hats to cover their groins, and the voice continued

‘Ladies, let’s meet our performers - let’s hear a big welcome for – SNAKE! He’s got a python in his pants and he’s not afraid to show it’ Lizzy gasped as the first man took his hat away from his groin with a flourish as he swivelled his hips to the music. The whole room erupted, with women whooping, hollering and whistling, and Charlotte gasped in astonishment.

‘Oh my goodness’ she exclaimed ‘it’s my Drake! I mean - it’s not, is it?’

‘Second’ the voice continued ‘It’s GLAD – and no, that’s not a flashlight in his pocket – he’s just really glad to see you’ Lucy bounced up and down in her seat as the dancer prowled to the edge of the stage and leered down at her.

‘Ohhhh this is too good’ she crowed ‘He’s the absolute spit of Brad’

‘Thirdly – some lucky lady will be getting the attention of SEBASTIEN! He’s a stallion and he’s not shy’ Sophia shrieked with glee.

‘Fucking hell, Bas would NEVER do this’ she shouted. ‘Come here lover boy, I’m your gal’ Lizzy gaped at the spectacle, and trembled to see the final dancer turn around as Sophia’s object of affection stalked disdainfully to the edge of the stage and turned his back at the last moment to make a thrusting movement with his hips. She breathed a sigh of relief when it turned out to be the ‘other’ Drake, and not her John. She was sure she would die of embarrassment if he appeared.

‘Last but not least Ladies’ the voice went on ‘Let’s hear a warm welcome for BRAKE – he’s sure to break a few hearts – and he also tells me he’ll do his best to break you’

‘Oh my fucking god’ screamed Lucy ‘Take me boys, I’m all yours!’ She surged to her feet and climbed up on to the stage, grabbing hold of ‘Glad’ and turning her back to him, beckoning ‘Brake’ and pulling him to her so she was sandwiched between them. The music throbbed with a steady bass, and Lucy started to undulate and writhe between the two men.

They played along, focussing their attention on her, and to Lizzy’s astonished gaze, got hold of the neck of their outfits and pulled – and in one smooth movement the seams parted and they threw the garments to the side. The other two men stayed at the back of the stage, gyrating and bobbing in time to the beat as Lizzy goggled at her friend and her two companions. They were almost naked, wearing only their leather boots, hats, bow ties, and a strange pouchlike garment covering their manhood, held on by what seemed the flimsiest of thread.

As Lucy danced, the Drake lookalike suddenly flipped into a handstand in front of her, spreading his legs wide. He bounced up and down on his hands – he effectively jumped on his palms as he gyrated in a full circle in front of her, legs opening and closing as he went. She whistled and cheered with the rest of the audience until he arced his spine right over until his booted feet touched the floor and he sprang to his feet again, facing Lucy. Brad took his turn, facing her and stretching out his arms either side of her, shaking his torso and dropping to his heels before shimmying up again. Lucy swung her hips and gyrated too, hollering in appreciation as he repeated his move.

The music changed, and Lucy’s two partners grabbed a hold of her in a chair lift and took her back to her seat. ‘Snake’ came forward, dropping to the floor of the stage on hands and feet, making his way forward somewhat like a caterpillar, Lizzy observed, only more sinuous and powerful. He reached the edge of the stage and leapt off to stand in front of Charlotte, hand behind his head and his pelvis rotating before he leant forward to take a hold of her and throw her over his shoulder. He carried her to the stage screaming and protesting in embarrassment. ‘Sebastien’ had meanwhile been doing a little routine with the other two men, and went to place a chair centre stage. Lizzy wasn’t sure where to look.

Charlotte was placed carefully in the chair, and she sat, hand to mouth and wide eyed, mesmerised by her captor as he circled her, taking a hold of the back of the chair and dipping so his backside almost touched the ground. When he came back around to the front of the chair he faced her and ripped off his garment. She shrieked as he advanced on her, stepping so he was effectively astride her without touching. Again he gyrated his hips and leaned forward, hands either side of her to undulate his torso close but without making contact. She shrieked in embarrassment, turning her head to the side and laughing nervously.

Lucy whooped and hollered, and Sophia laughed and shouted encouragement, but with an eye on the fourth man. Lizzy’s mind was working overtime as to what might be in store for her before Charlotte’s turn came to an end and she was picked up bodily again and placed back in her chair.

Sebastien strode to the centre of the stage and moved forward slowly, stomping his feet and making thrusting gestures with his hips, eyes firmly fixed on Sophia. He made a little gesture with his head, lifting his chin and holding out his hand to invite her up on stage with him. Mesmerised, she got to her feet, eyes locked with his as he stood and waited for her. She reached him and they circled, never taking their eyes off each other until he pounced, seizing her and carefully laying her on her back on the stage. He stood over her with his boots either side of her hips, gyrating and gazing down at her. At last her resolve broke and she shrieked, hands flying to her mouth, drawing her knees up.

He stripped his garment off, waving it in a circle above his head before throwing it to the side. The other three men continued to dance at the rear of the stage, stomping and bobbing to the heavy beat that throbbed in Lizzy’s chest. She was light headed as she watched Sebastien drop to the stage, hands either side of Sophia’s shoulders and feet either side of hers, holding himself inches away from her prone body, forcing her to lower her knees so she lay flat. She shrieked again as he brought his face close to hers, only a sliver of air between them. Lizzy put her hand to her face and peered through her fingers, apprehension growing. She could almost feel the heat between Sophia and Sebastien as he teased and tortured her, never touching, but making it plain what he wished he could do to her, his pelvis making thrusting movements that Lizzy didn’t quite understand. At last he stood and held out his hand to pull her up, throwing her effortlessly over his shoulder and taking her back to her seat. The music swelled and he went back centre stage to join the other three men.

They swung into a choreographed routine together, each taking centre stage to show off moves that made her feel hot all over again. They were clearly competing to see who could elicit the most noise from the audience. The music went on as they twirled and stomped, bobbed, writhed and thrust until they were all sheened with sweat. Suddenly the music dropped, and the voice came again.

‘Ladies, we have one more performer before it’s all over. Lizzy, please rise for the final member of our upstanding troupe…’ Lizzy gasped as the other women pulled her to her feet. From the rear of the stage strode John – her John, dressed not as the others, but in his naval uniform, buttons and boots gleaming in the bright lights, cocked hat held under his arm.

She saw nothing more as she grew light headed and fainted clean away.

#girls night out #Past times #sophia x bastien #Elizabeth and John #drake x lucy x brad #drake x charlotte

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nindabob · 4 years

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whenever I find myself needing to carry too many things and I happen to be wearing a long skirt, I will use the skirt to carry the things in a pouchlike sort of way and in doing so am immediately flung backwards into a past life where I am a plucky peasant girl in an orchard, gathering apples to sell at the market

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themonsterblogofmonsters · 5 years

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Gowrow Dragon

Found in the Ozarks of America, Gowrows are fascinating in that they hatch with wings, but lose them as they mature. Eggs are usually laid in winter, hatch in spring, and reach full size by the next winter. It is only after surviving their first winter that a Gowrow will lose their juvenile wings and their tusks grow to full length, at which point they may commit to the adult behaviours of the species. Hatchlings are usually kept in a pouchlike fold of skin by the mother - a fold which is shed as soon as the hatchlings are old enough to leave - and are fed a regurgitated meat slurry. As juveniles, Gowrow seek high peaks, sometimes travelling far from the Ozarks to do so, though behaving as such often risks run-ins with the various large creatures of the air found in the Americas. From there they will dive down upon prey and return to their roost. As adults, however, they burrow.

Gowrow burrows rapidly fill back in or collapse in their wake, unless being purposefully made to last, as part of a lair system. Often, however, Gowrow lairs will be caves or hollows that already exist, and simply act as a point at which they will start to burrow. Despite short forelimbs, they are adept diggers, with their tusks helping to channel the magic they direct with their forelimbs. In this way, they can effectively and speedily dig, despite their vast size, often causing sinkholes, hilly mounds, and damage to trees as they go. Despite the damage to the environment around them, there is often little noise to herald their approach, beyond the odd moaning, baying cry they give, from which their name comes.

At full growth, they can be up to fifty feet long, with webbed toes and heavy claws on their forelimbs reminiscent of a mole, though most specimens seen are only around twenty feet. They are often spined down the back, and have huge tusks that emerge from the back of the jaw, through the skin - skin which, it should be noted, is as thick, tough and spell-resistant as that of any other dragon. Tails tend to end in bladelike tips in young specimens, though older Gowrow develop bonier, more club-like protrusions as they age. Further, older specimens may sometimes lose their back legs, be it to injury, or to the same tendency of growth that causes them to lose their wings at a year old, though they never lose their forelimbs. Indeed, these forelimbs are often used to gather up shiny and pretty things, which, like a fair few varieties of dragon, Gowrows appreciate. However, unlike the extinct Glimmering Misfortune, they do not hoard their treasures, nor coat themselves in molten metal (having no fire-breath). Instead they will swallow them, where their bodies keep them in a third stomach (the first for flesh, the second bone). By and large, this third stomach is barely a stomach, as it only digests any of the valuables within in dire circumstances, when the Gowrow is severely lacking in certain metals or magic, and so will process the valuables via alchemical compounds to produce what they need.

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(Read about Gowrow in lore Here and Here, and the @americanwizarding interpretation over Here. I hate that I have to include this but PLEASE DO NOT DELETE THE IMAGE SOURCE OR MY CAPTION.)

#Gowrow Dragon #Gowrow #Dragons #Magical Beasts #America #North America #USA

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jesseneufeld · 5 years

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Avoiding nuts and seeds for better gut health? You shouldn’t

Nuts and seeds are important components of a healthy diet. But if you have diverticula — little pouchlike structures that sometimes form in the muscular wall of the colon and bulge outward — you may worry about nuts or seeds getting stuck in those little pockets, which can cause a painful infection called diverticulitis.

Take heart. While it was once believed that nut and seed consumption could lead to diverticulitis, the link is unproven.

In fact, quite the opposite is true. Nuts and seeds are rich in fiber, which is important for gut health and keeping you regular.

How much fiber do you need daily? If you’re over 50, the Institute of Medicine recommends 21 grams per day for women and 30 grams per day for men. Between ages 19 and 50, women should aim for 25 grams of fiber daily and men should aim for 38 grams.

Eating nuts and seeds can help you reach those goals while also providing other benefits.

What’s in a nut?

Nuts are flavorful little packages of healthy unsaturated fats, protein, fiber, and other nutrients. For example, peanuts and pecans contain lots of B vitamins; almonds are rich in calcium and vitamin E; walnuts have lots of folate, vitamin E, and alpha-linoleic acid (ALA, an omega-3 fatty acid). And all nuts have magnesium.

“In just a handful of nuts, which is about an ounce or a quarter of a cup, you get a lot of bang for the buck. They contain anywhere from 3 to 7 grams of protein per ounce, 1 to 3 grams of fiber, and 160 to 200 calories,” says registered dietitian Kathy McManus, director of the Department of Nutrition at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Sensational seeds

Tiny little seeds are also loaded with great big benefits. In one tablespoon of chia seeds, for example, you’ll get 2 grams of protein, 4 grams of fiber, and 78 milligrams of calcium. A tablespoon of flaxseed has 2 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber. Hemp seeds contain only 1 gram of fiber in a tablespoon, but 10 grams of protein.

“Seeds have mostly healthy fats, some fiber, and about 150 calories per ounce. And they do have protein, about 5 to 9 grams per ounce,” McManus notes. “Flaxseeds and chia seeds are also good sources of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, with two or three times the ALA of walnuts.”

Add them to your diet

You may feel overwhelmed by the many nut and seed choices. But they’re all good for health. Great choices include:

almonds

Brazil nuts

cashews

chia seeds

flaxseeds

hazelnuts

hemp seeds

peanuts

pecans

pistachios

pine nuts

pumpkin seeds

sesame seeds

sunflower seeds

Note: Avoid nuts and seeds with added sugar and chocolate. Salted nuts are okay, as long as you eat less than an ounce. “For 1 ounce of most nuts, the sodium content is less than 100 milligrams,” McManus says.

How much should you eat?

You can overdo it when it comes to nut and seeds consumption. “If you eat more than one or two handfuls of nuts per day, you’re adding extra calories — maybe too many — that can take the place of other healthy foods and add weight,” McManus warns.

Think in terms of small portions. Have a handful of nuts or seeds for a snack. Or add a few nuts and seeds to meals throughout the day.

Sprinkle nuts or seeds into salads, sauces, vegetables, or whole grains such as brown rice or quinoa. “Make a cashew or pine nut pesto,” suggests McManus. “Add nuts or seeds to hot cereal or yogurt. Put nuts and seeds in a stir-fry. Or include some nut flour in baking recipes.”

Without much effort, you’ll add extra fiber to your diet and contribute to a happier, healthier gut.

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mhealthb007 · 5 years

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Take heart. While it was once believed that nut and seed consumption could lead to diverticulitis, the link is unproven.

In fact, quite the opposite is true. Nuts and seeds are rich in fiber, which is important for gut health and keeping you regular.

Eating nuts and seeds can help you reach those goals while also providing other benefits.

What’s in a nut?

Sensational seeds

Add them to your diet

You may feel overwhelmed by the many nut and seed choices. But they’re all good for health. Great choices include:

almonds

Brazil nuts

cashews

chia seeds

flaxseeds

hazelnuts

hemp seeds

peanuts

pecans

pistachios

pine nuts

pumpkin seeds

sesame seeds

sunflower seeds

How much should you eat?

Think in terms of small portions. Have a handful of nuts or seeds for a snack. Or add a few nuts and seeds to meals throughout the day.

Without much effort, you’ll add extra fiber to your diet and contribute to a happier, healthier gut.

The post Avoiding nuts and seeds for better gut health? You shouldn’t appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.

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