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Food Can Fix Your Life: What to Eat to Treat Every Problem You Have

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It’s no surprise that your diet affects your health, but being informed about what foods you eat can help treat issues like constipation and anxiety. If you haven’t been feeling well lately, what you’ve been eating may be to blame — but changing up the menu can also be the solution to your problem. Meet functional foods.

Functional foods, as defined by the Mayo Clinic, are “foods that have a potentially positive effect on health beyond basic nutrition.” Whether that’s lowering your risk of disease or disorder, or simply treating a specific health problem you’ve been struggling with, functional foods can be part of your treatment plan as well as part of your dinner. They’re not just healthy — they’re also helpful.

If you’ve been struggling with digestive, sleep, or anxiety issues, indulging in these foods might make a difference in your health. For serious issues, speak to your doctor or health care professional. But adjusting your diet can start the heavy lifting. Check out what functional foods can do for you below.

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