Your digestive system processes the food you eat to provide your body with the energy and nutrients you need while removing waste. Keeping your digestive system healthy can help prevent problems such as constipation, hemorrhoids, heart burn, diverticulitis and colon cancer

Do you suffer from stomach pains or cramping involving sudden trips to the bathroom? Do you know if you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Is it possible to reduce the symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome? Are there any foods that should be avoided? If you have any questions about irritable bowel syndrome read this factsheet to find out more…

The legume family includes dried beans, peas and lentils. Legumes make a perfect all season food; whether it is a hearty chilli on a winter’s day or a fresh bean salad at a summer BBQ.