I have a five year old with a healthy appetite. I have taught her to eat vegetables and it still surprises me that she will. The key to this, I think, is that I ate them myself and also insisted on her eating them when she was young. I had read that all of us [...]

Constipation is well known for being one of the factors that can cause hemorrhoids. This condition is characterized by decrease in the frequency of defecation, straining when defecating, incomplete evacuation, abdominal bloating or pain and hard or small stools. Studies have shown that constipation is more common in children and the elderly. Although the precise [...]

Some people suffer from hemorrhoids because they are undergoing chemotherapy or other medical treatments that may create constipation.  However, most of us get hemorrhoids from low dietary fiber intake. To inspire those of you interested in being healthier longer, here are the benefits you can enjoy if you meet your dietary fiber needs. Decreased intestinal [...]

Nacho chips are made of corn so why don’t they contain more fiber?  Many of us like the smooth and crunchy taste of nacho chips but if we consume them with the whole kernel might not like them so much. The truth is that nachos and cheese without vegetables can cause constipation if eaten in [...]

Knowing how to buy whole grain bread is useful for creating a healthy diet. I have been confused by bread labels when I see all the choices in the supermarket. It is important to eat whole grain bread to avoid hemorrhoid irritation and inflammation. When the label on the bread says 100% whole wheat, it [...]

Keeping fiber in mind when planning your diet is crucial to achieving hemorrhoid relief and in hemorrhoid prevention. But there are other benefits to eating your required amount of fiber too. Studies have found an association between diets with healthy fiber intake and a lower incidence of colon cancer. Those same studies found 30 grams [...]