1. Carrots turn skin orange
Because the veggie is high in beta-carotene, an orangey-red pigment, eating too many of them can cause carotenemia, a condition that gives skin an orange tint. The coloring is most visible on the palms of the hand, the soles of the feet, and the laugh lines of your face, according to the Dermatology Clinic at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Fortunately, it's not too common. You'd have to eat about 10 carrots a day for two weeks straight to notice a change. Up for the challenge?
2. Bananas beat bloat
If you’ve been feeling a bit bloated lately, you might want to add a banana to your morning routine. One study found that women who ate a banana a day reported less bloating than those who simply had water or a banana-flavored drink. Experts guess it's because the fruit is high in potassium, which helps balance sodium and prevents water retention.
3. A bunch of foods can make you sleepy
You already know that too much turkey can send you straight to the couch. But did you know other foods contain even more tryptophan, the amino acid that makes you drowsy, than turkey? Foods like almonds, chicken, beans and fatty fish are just as likely to put you out. If you're trying to hit the hay
4. Dark chocolate reduces stress
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As if we needed another reason to love chocolate, one study found that darker varieties could reduce stress by decreasing the cortisol hormone. Studies have also found the candy improves mood, memory, and immunity
5. Acidic fruits increase your urge to pee
Feeling like you gotta go all the time? You might want to take a look at your diet. Citrus fruits, such as oranges, grapefruits and clementines, as well as pineapples and tomatoes, are highly acidic—meaning they could irritate your bladder and make the urge to pee seem even more urgent than usual.
6. Coriander relaxes your digestive system
If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, listen up: A study published in the journal Digestive Diseases and Science found that patients with IBS were able to find some relief by adding cilantro to their diets, as opposed to a placebo.
7. Beets and berries can turn your pee pink
If you’ve just relieved yourself and notice that the color is a bit—well, off—it might be because of something you ate. According to Harvard Medical School, foods like blackberries and beets can temporarily turn urine pink or red. Obviously, you'll want to seek medical attention if the condition lasts.
8. Artificial dyes can lead to any color poo
If you’ve overeaten any type of food with a ton of artificial dye, it’s possible your next poop could be any color of the rainbow. Foods like icing, Jell-O, gum and other candies are most likely to have this effect.
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