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Milk Protein Free Diet »

A milk protein free diet is used for certain food allergy related conditions.  It is most often used to treat…

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Anti-Dumping Post-Gastrectomy Diet »

This diet helps to prevent a condition called “dumping syndrome,” which occurs in some patients who have undergone stomach surgery….

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Dysphagia Diet »

Dysphagia means difficulty with chewing or swallowing food or liquid. The dysphagia diet covers 5 levels for difficulty in swallowing….

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Diverticulosis Diet »

Diverticulosis, otherwise known as pockets or pouches of the colon, is very common. You can access a full description of…

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Crohn’s Disease Diet »

Please refer to the essay on Crohn’s Disease (CD) for more detailed information on this disorder. Dietary treatment for Crohn’s Disease must…

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Low Copper Diet For Wilson’s Disease »

Wilson’s disease is a hereditary disorder in which the body retains too much copper. Copper is a trace mineral in…

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Colon Polyps and Cancer Prevention Diet »

Please refer to the essay on Colon Cancer and Polyps which describes these entities in detail. This essay describes the…

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Colon Gas & Flatus Prevention »

The thriving healthy mix of bacteria within the colon does not happen without the production of some gases. Most of…

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Clear Liquid Diet »

A diet of clear liquids maintains vital body fluids, salts, and minerals; and also gives some energy for patients when…

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Asian Diet »

The following is a description of the traditional Asian diet as believed to be related to disease prevention and increased…

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Weight Loss »

Why Weight? It’s reflected in the mirror, in the numbers creeping up on the scale and in the tight waistband…

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Vitamin K Regulated Diet »

Vitamin K is essential for the proper formation of blood clots in the body. The K in vitamin K, which…

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Vegetarian Diet »

Many people will choose vegetarian diets for personal, health, or religious reasons. On a strict vegetarian or vegan diet, only…

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Ulcerative Colitis Diet »

You should understand that all treatment, including diet therapy for ulcerative colitis, must start with a solid partnership with your…

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Soft and Mechanical Soft Diet »

The soft diet serves as a transition from liquids to a regular diet for individuals who are recovering from surgery…

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Reduced Sodium Diet »

Sodium is essential to the body. It is a mineral that helps the body regulate fluid balance. Under certain conditions,…

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Pyramid Diet »

A healthy diet plays a major role in keeping the body fit and preventing illness. Based on medical research, a…

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Colostomy, Ileostomy, Rectal Pouch Diets »

Surgery is often needed to treat certain conditions of the colon (large bowel). Sometimes the surgeon must make an opening…

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Nutrition for Older Adults »

Some things you never outgrow–like your need for healthful eating. Good nutrition is important at every stage of life, from…

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Peptic Ulcer Disease and Non Ulcer Dyspepsia Diet »

A diet that avoids stomach irritants is for those patients who suffer from symptoms of peptic ulcer disease or non-ulcer…

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Mediterranean Diet »

A well-planned diet plays a major role in keeping the body fit and preventing illness. In the United States, the…

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Low Protein Diet »

Protein is a nutrient needed by the body for normal growth, wound healing, and the ability to fight infection. People…

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Low Fiber/Low Residue Diet »

Dietary fiber is the undigestible part of plants that maintains the structure of the plant.  Dietary fiber includes cellulose, hemicellulose,…

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Low Fat Diet »

For a regular healthy diet, it is recommended that of the total calories eaten, no more than 30% should come…

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Low Cholesterol Diet »

Fat is a major energy source for the body. However, it is not the body’s only source of energy.  Too…

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Lactose-Free Low-Lactose Diet »

Lactose is the simple sugar found in milk and milk products. It can also be found in a variety of…

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Kidney Stone Diet »

Almost everyone knows someone who has had kidney stones. The kidneys filter the blood to remove excess mineral salts and…

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diet »

IBS is a very common disorder. Please refer to the essay Irritable Bowel Syndrome for details about this disorder. This…

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Increasing Calories »

Increasing calories may be recommended for persons who are underweight, athletes who want to gain weight to enhance performance or…

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Hypoglycemia »

Hypoglycemia is the term for a blood glucose level that is lower than normal. When foods are digested in the…

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High/Low Iron Diet »

Iron is a mineral essential for life. Found in red blood cells, iron’s primary role is to carry oxygen from…

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High Blood Pressure Diet »

Diseases of the heart and blood vessels are the number one cause of death in the United States. People with…

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Gluten-Free Diet »

Gluten is the protein part of wheat, rye, barley, and other related grains. Some people cannot tolerate gluten when it…

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Diet »

The esophagus is the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach. However, it is not just a…

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Gastroparesis Diet for Delayed Stomach Emptying »

Gastroparesis is the medical term for delayed stomach emptying. During the process of digestion, the stomach must contract to empty…

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Gastric Bypass Diet »

Gastric bypass is a type of surgery in which the stomach is reduced in size by one of several methods….

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Full Liquid Diet »

The full liquid diet is often used as a step between a clear liquid diet and a regular diet, for…

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High Fiber Diet »

What is Dietary Fiber? All fiber comes from plants, bushes, vines or trees.  Of course, the ones that we eat…

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