A Note from Jillian: Please watch out for AI internet scams using my name and likeness. The only supplement company I work with is Alaya Naturals. Everything else is a fake. Also, I do not have a weight loss gelatin recipe. That is also a scam. Stay safe out there.
Nightshades… Tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, potatoes are all vegetables in the “nightshade” family. Multiple herbs, spices, and condiments cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper, chili powder, paprika, ketchup, salsa, and marinara sauce also fall into this category of foods as they are derived from nightshade vegetables.
That said, these foods have been nourishing people across the globe for thousands of years… with the Mediterranean diet being the most obvious example.
Bloating for the purposes of this article is not referring to water retention, but distension of the abdomen. The 3 months pregnant / I swallowed a basketball feeling. This is often caused by gas, which is what we are addressing below but it’s important to note there are certain medical conditions you should rule out like IBS, Gastroparesis, and most important – gynecological conditions with your uterus or ovaries. So, make sure you never skip your annual pelvic exam.
You absolutely can take your vitamins and supplements at any point throughout your day. However, there are certain factors that will absolutely contribute to their ideal absorption. First, whether or not you take them with food. Second, what time of day you take them. Third, what supplements you take them with.
