4 Foods That May Help Relieve Nausea!

Are you looking for a natural remedy for nausea? Here are four foods that can help!

1. Ginger

Ginger contains phytochemicals such as gingerol which help to prevent nausea and vomiting. These chemicals help relieve nausea by promoting the secretion of saliva in the mouth and also promoting the secretion of enzymes in the stomach that help to neutralize stomach acids. Try drinking a cup of ginger tea, sucking on a piece of ginger candy, or eating a few gingersnaps. Ginger can also be taken in supplement form. 

2. Peppermint

The menthol in peppermint provides a cooling sensation in the mouth and stomach that helps relieve nausea by relaxing the digestive muscles. Peppermint also has pain relieving properties. Try drinking some peppermint tea or having some peppermint candy or gum.

3. Saltine Crackers

Starchy foods like saltine crackers can help to relieve nausea by absorbing excess stomach acid. Other starchy foods to try include rice, potatoes, and pretzels.

4. Apples

Apples contain fiber which can help flush nausea causing substances from your stomach. If you are having trouble eating solid foods try some applesauce or apple juice instead.

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3 Great Reasons To Eat Carrots!

Besides being delicious, carrots are low in calories, high in nutrition, and good for your health. Well-known naturopath and author of How to Prevent and Treat Cancer with Natural Medicine Dr. Michael Murray even calls carrots "the king of the vegetables." Here are just three reasons to feel great about eating carrots!

1. Carrots May Reduce The Risk Of Disease
Carrots are high in carotenoids. Carotenoids are a group of powerful antioxidants including beta-carotene and alpha-carotene and are associated with a wide range of health benefits. High carotene intake has been associated with a lower risk of numerous diseases including cardiovascular disease and various cancers such as lung, stomach, colon, breast, cervix, pancreatic, bladder, esophageal, and prostate.

2. Carrots Are Good For Your Eyes
According to The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth, carrots are "a great source of lutein and zeaxanthin, two other carotenoids that, when working together, have shown enormous promise in protecting the eyes and helping to prevent macular degeneration and cataracts."

3. Carrots Are A Good Source Of Fiber
Fiber is important in keeping your digestive system working smoothly. High fiber intake has also been linked to lower blood cholesterol levels and a reduced risk of heart disease and stroke.

4 Potential Health Benefits of Poppy Seeds

Poppy seeds may be small in size but they are high in nutrition! Here are just four reasons you may want to consider including a few more of them in your diet.

1. Poppy Seeds Are Rich In Oleic Acid 
Oleic acid is an omega-9 fatty acids that may help in lowering LDL or "bad cholesterol" and raising HDL or "good cholesterol"  blood levels. This can help to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Oleic acid may also help to fight cancer and aid in weight loss.

2. Poppy Seeds Are A Good Source of Dietary Fiber
Fiber is important for a healthy digestive system and a diet high in fiber has also been linked to a lowered risk of diabetes and heart disease.

3. Poppy Seeds Are A Good Source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are important for good health, but since our bodies can't make them we need to get them through food. Check out 3 Good Reasons To Eat More Omega-3 Fatty Acids!

4. Poppy Seeds Are Rich In Minerals
Minerals found in poppy seeds include iron, zinc, magnesium, copper, calcium, potassium, manganese, and phosphorous. All of these are important for good health, and many people are lacking in one or more these in their diet.