Q: If you have diarrhea or constipation from IBS, eat soluble fiber. This dissolves in water and forms a thick gel in your large intestine which can slow down diarrhea. Soluble fiber also relieves constipation by making it easier to pass stools, reducing pain. The amount of fiber you need depends on your age and sex. The Institute of Medicine has specific guidelines for daily fiber intake. It's roughly about 25 g for adult women and 38 g for adult men. To get soluble fiber in your diet, eat:  Oatmeal Barley Okra Legumes: garbanzo beans, lentils, soybeans Grits Nuts and seeds Fruits: apples, pears, berries If you mainly have constipation from IBS, gradually increase insoluble fiber (which doesn't dissolve in water). Slowly increase the amount of fiber in your diet by 2 to 3 grams a week, until you eat 25 to 60 grams a day. If you increase fiber too quickly, you may have gas. Fiber will support the bacteria in your gut which improves bowel function. To get insoluble fiber from your diet, eat:  Whole grains (unprocessed): these contain both soluble and insoluble fiber Carrots Zucchini Celery Flaxseed Lentils Probiotics and prebiotics feed and support healthy gut bacteria. They can also protect your gut from harmful bacteria that irritates your bowels. Since it's hard to gauge how many Colony Forming Units of probiotics (CFUs) are in foods, eat a variety of foods known to contain probiotics and prebiotics. To get probiotics in your diet, eat leafy green vegetables (kale, spinach, Swiss chard, spinach, beet greens, collard greens, mustard greens), broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage. To get prebiotics, eat:  Chicory root Jerusalem artichoke Dandelion greens Leeks Asparagus Wheat bran Baked wheat flour Bananas Look for a supplement that has many different strains of bacteria (but at least has L. acidophilus, L. Fermentum, L. rhamnosus, B. longum, and B. bifidum). Some supplements include a yeast, Saccharomyces, which protects gut bacteria. It doesn't matter whether you take a liquid, capsule, tablet, or supplement powder. Just take a supplement that has a controlled release so that it doesn't dissolve in your stomach acid.  The brands Florastor and Align are often recommended by health care professionals. Check the expiration date and make sure the supplement has at least 25 billion Colony Forming Units (CFUs). Adults should get 10 to 20 billion CFUs a day from a supplement.  Look for a USP Verified seal which means that a non-profit lab has checked the supplement for the bacteria it lists on the label. Fermented foods can support and replenish the microbes in your gut. Choose unpasteurized products because pasteurization destroys the "good" bacteria (probiotics). While there are no scientific or government recommended guidelines for how much unpasteurized fermented food you should eat, researchers are urging global food guides to start including them. In the meantime, eat:  Tempeh: fermented soybeans Kimchi: fermented Korean cabbage Miso: fermented barley paste Sauerkraut: fermented cabbage Yogurt: fermented milk with active probiotic bacteria Kefir: fermented milk Kombucha: black or green fermented tea with added fruit and spices
A: Eat more soluble fiber. Include insoluble fiber. Eat probiotics and prebiotics. Choose a probiotic supplement. Add unpasteurized fermented foods to your diet.

Q: Pour out 1 to 2 tablespoons of honey. Apply it over your face, taking care to avoid the eye area, and wait 15 to 20 minutes. Wipe the mask off with a damp, warm washcloth. This mask is gentle and simple enough to use daily. Because this mask doesn't contain any other ingredients, it is perfect for all skin types and conditions. Stir together 2 teaspoons honey and 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel. Apply the mask over your face, wait 10 to 20 minutes, then rinse it off. This mask is gentle enough for daily use. This mask can treat other conditions too, such as rashes or eczema. Pour 1 tablespoon of honey into a small dish. Stir in 1 teaspoon of matcha powder and 1 teaspoon of sweet almond oil. Apply the mask over your face, wait 15 minutes, then rinse it off with warm water.  If you can't find sweet almond oil, try jojoba oil instead. If you can't find matcha powder, cut open a bag of green tea, and use the leaves instead. This mask is suitable for sensitive skin as well! Cook 2 tablespoons of oatmeal, then stir in 1 tablespoon of honey. Let the mask cool to room temperature, then apply it to your face. Wait 15 to 20 minutes, then remove it with a damp, warm washcloth.  You can cook a larger batch of oatmeal, use 2 tablespoons for the mask, and eat the rest. Do not cook the honey with the oatmeal, or you risk ruining its beneficial properties. For something more exfoliating, use 1 tablespoon of finely-ground, uncooked oatmeal instead.
A: Make a super-simple mask with just honey. Try a honey and aloe vera mask to soothe irritated skin. Treat inflammation with a honey, green tea, and almond oil mask. Nourish your skin with honey and cooked oatmeal.

Q: Cooked mussels will keep best in a sealed container. Select a container with a lid that closes tightly, or put your cooked mussels in a zipper-top bag. If you wish, you can place the cooking broth in the container with the mussels. Once cooked, your mussels should stay fresh in the refrigerator for 1-4 days. Throw away any mussels that are left over after 4 days have passed. Before eating any cooked mussels, check for an unpleasant odor or a slimy texture. These are signs that the mussel has gone bad, and should not be eaten. Avoid contaminating your cooked mussels with bacteria and dirt by storing them away from uncooked mussels and other shellfish. Always wash your hands and utensils with warm water and soap after handling uncooked shellfish.
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Place the cooked mussels in a container. Store your mussels in the refrigerator for no more than 4 days. Keep the cooked mussels separate from any uncooked shellfish.