Diet

7 Healthy Ingredients Your Diet Needs

You don't need to radically change your lifestyle or pop a small army of supplements to get healthy. Just add these 7 ingredients to your diet

by Sharon J. Yi

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Add some pineapple to that pork When you think meat, you don't exactly think fruit. But having a side of pineapple with your steak (or chicken, or pork) dinner does a number of helpful things for your digestive track.

"Protein takes the most digestive work, as the foods have to be broken down into amino acids from complex chains," says Kimberly Snyder, celebrity nutritionist and author of "The Beauty Detox." Instead of cancelling your cookout, Brown suggests adding some pineapple slices to your meat.

"Pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain, which helps to break down proteins," says Brown. "It's like a meat tenderizer in your stomach. If you are going to eat a high protein meal like steak or chicken kabobs, make sure to add a few pineapple slices to each skewer."

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I want to try the coconut oil

by EricaC123 Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 02:48PM Report as inappropriate

gonna have to try them!

by Mommy_of_Ethan Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 06:27PM Report as inappropriate

yum kimchi, best place to get it is asian markets you can get it in a BIG jar (and i mean big!) I also want to try that vinegar thing, i already knew about it but havent gotten around to it

by Sohee Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 12:21PM Report as inappropriate

Really interesting story. Definitely going to be doing many or all of these tricks!

by Lamexicana1 Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 09:03PM Report as inappropriate

I have an additiction to coffee so im definitely going to try to splash my coffee with the cinnamon. I dont know about the taste of apple cider vinegar but i have some at home and am willing to try it with now, knowing the benefits; i have a sweet tooth really bad sometimes! All of this is very helpful info and i will try to incorporate it all into my lifestyle! thanks a lot!

by danny54f Monday, October 15, 2012 at 12:33PM Report as inappropriate

Some great tips! Soup it is this winter!

by Chris213 Monday, October 8, 2012 at 06:09PM Report as inappropriate

Love this story! I am shouting out the benefits to my mother in law and she heard of most of the suggestions! Where have I been? Thank you for posting!

by rachel_entzmingerlloyd Friday, August 17, 2012 at 07:03PM Report as inappropriate

Some of these tips are great and some my taste buds would rebel against me (straight vinegar...gack).

by HeathRene Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 11:48AM Report as inappropriate

Mmm I love kimchi!

by LipglossandSpandex Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 03:39PM Report as inappropriate

Coconut is awesome! I drink the water almost daily, do oil pulling with it (awesome), and take 2-3 tablespoons a day. When I cook I use it too.

by asiagirl4ever Monday, July 16, 2012 at 09:17PM Report as inappropriate