Diet and Nutrition
Vegetables for Nutrition and a Healthy Life
by: Shelley Green
Fruit and vegetables are brimming with fibre, plus a whole range of vitamins and minerals, and because they're low in calories, they make an important and healthy addition to any diet. Here is some information for you about vegetable nutrition. "Eat your fruits and...
Diet for gluten intolerance
Posted under Diet and Nutrition on Thursday, 21 July 2005 by Drnutrion
Gluten intolerance also goes by the name of coeliac disease. There are various definitions of what gluten intolerance is, but the average definition describes it as a malabsorption syndrome precipitated by the ingestion of the gluten protein found in wheat products, known as "gliadin".
There are...
The best breast-feeding diet
Posted under Diet and Nutrition on Thursday, 21 July 2005 by Drnutrion
If you are breast-feeding, you should be applauded since breast milk is the best form of nutrition for your baby, being superior to any alternative. It is always fresh and contains a variety of anti-infectious factors and immune cells. Also, it is the least allergenic of any infant food and...
Information on iron deficiency during pregnancy
Posted under Diet and Nutrition on Thursday, 21 July 2005 by Drnutrion
Question:
Could you please send me some information about iron deficiency in pregnancy and how it can be treated and prevented?
Answer:
Possible causes of iron deficiency anaemia are:
# Inadequate iron intake due to a poor diet.
# Inadequate absorption of iron due to diarrhoea,...
What should we eat to stay healthy?
Posted under Diet and Nutrition on Thursday, 21 July 2005 by Drnutrion
Whether you are currently healthy and want to remain so, or are not-so-healthy and want to be, here are some guidelines to help get you there.
Ensure Adequate Energy (or Calorie) Intake
Energy requirements depend on sex, age and energy expenditure. Enough energy should be provided from a...
Diet Planning
Posted under Diet and Nutrition on Thursday, 21 July 2005 by Drnutrion
The fact that more than 20% of the United States adult population is obese presents a major public health concern. However, the failure to follow through and maintain weight loss on their own, after termination of counselling, makes the long-term success of weight loss programs difficult to...
Vegetarian diets
Posted under Diet and Nutrition on Tuesday, 5 July 2005 by Drnutrion
Abstract
It is the position of the American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada that appropriately planned vegetarian diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. Approximately 2.5% of adults in the...
Migraine Elimination Diet
Posted under Diet and Nutrition on Monday, 4 July 2005 by Drnutrion
From Cathy Wong, N.D.,
Your Guide to Alternative Medicine
Why do people follow this diet?
Some people with migraine may be sensitive to certain chemicals that occur naturally in foods. The chemicals that most commonly trigger migraines are tyramine and other amines, including...
What is the Food Combining Diet?
Posted under Diet and Nutrition on Monday, 4 July 2005 by Drnutrion
From Cathy Wong, N.D.,
Your Guide to Alternative Medicine.
The food combining diet is based on the theory that different food groups are digested optimally when eaten in the following combinations:
Proteins (beans, nuts, seeds, meat, fish, poultry) and starches (grains, pasta, breads,...
The Basics of a Low Cholesterol, Low Fat Diet
Posted under Diet and Nutrition on Monday, 4 July 2005 by Drnutrion
From Jennifer Moll,
Your Guide to Cholesterol.
A low cholesterol diet is not hard to follow, given the variety of foods available. Many food manufacturers also have low fat, low cholesterol foods available for people who do not have the time to fix elaborate meals. When you are shopping for...
