Eating once a day

I know I should be eating more fiber...but it gives me gas. Any advice? You’re right that fiber is extremely important—and not only for your gastrointestinal system. It can help with cholesterol and weight management, too. A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that women who ate the most fiber (around 25 grams a day) were 22 percent less likely to die from any cause, compared with women who ate just 10 grams. But some people do develop gas and bloating when they up their fiber intake. One trick is to start slowly: Let your body get used to increased fiber in small amounts, rather than loading up on the stuff all at once. RELATED:  7 Health Benefits of Kale As your digestive system adjusts, it may be helpful to keep in mind that foods with soluble fiber (such as fruit, oats, beans and peas, and nuts and seeds) tend to produce more gas than foods with insoluble fiber (a.k.a. roughage, including whole grains and veggies). But don’t give up on fiber! Your ...

In this excerpt from his new book  Neurofitness , Dr. Jandial — a college dropout turned neurosurgeon — explains why  intermittent fasting  is so good for the brain. Perhaps there is a reason why most of the world’s major religions call for periodic fasting. Intermittent hunger clears the mind, awakens the senses, and improves brain functioning. Plus it lowers your blood sugar, reduces your insulin levels, and helps you lose weight by reducing total calories. What’s not to love? Well, the hunger. But it only lasts for a short time! Consider our prehistoric ancestors, the hunters and gatherers who survived through feast and famine, abundance and scarcity. The real “ Paleo diet ” didn’t consist of just large hunks of meat. Many were the days and weeks they failed to catch an auroch or boar and went to sleep hungry. But with the hunger pangs come benefits. Going without food for even a day increases your brain’s natural growth factors, which support the survival and grow...