Simple ways to prevent gallstones

We all want to indulge in seasonal treats without worry. But one in five of us are prone to gallstones, a condition in which clumps of cholesterol in the gallbladder harden into stones, slowing down the organ and resulting in nausea, bloat, dark urine and Gl pain. Here, how to stop trouble before it starts

- Melissa Gotthardt

✓ Snack on citrus

The juicy clementines and oranges that are in peak season now are packed with vitamin C. That's good news since German scientists found folks who upped their intake of the vitamin slashed their odds of developing gallstones by 66%. The nutrient helps convert cholesterol into bile so it doesn't build up in the gallbladder. Other tasty foods that deliver a C boost: kiwis, strawberries, broccoli and tomatoes.

✓ Admire holiday lights