By Christy Estes, RD, LD
Diarrhea or constipation? Are you somewhere in between? If not, you are probably like many Americans who are striving to find the balance called regularity. Regularity is defined as having a bowel movement (that's not too soft or too hard) three times a day to three times a week. (1) If you are having persistent diarrhea or constipation, you should check with your doctor to try to determine the cause. Your doctor may suggest trying to include foods that contain...
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