Condition-specific nutrition is vital for managing issues like pancreatic cancer or hyperthyroidism. From keto recipes to identifying foods that raise uric acid for gout sufferers, learn how to tailor your diet for your unique health needs.
If you started a gluten-free diet because you developed stomach pain after eating products that contained wheat and you still have pain, you may have been misdiagnosed. If you haven’t been clinically diagnosed by a doctor, you need to see a gastroenterologist to determine the cause of your stomach pain.
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If you're lactose intolerant, your body can't digest the natural sugars in dairy products. While you might think that this automatically makes cheese off limits, the fact is that many people with lactose intolerance can eat cheeses because they contain less lactose than milk or ice cream.
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Probably one of the most well-loved foods in the country, pizza is offered in almost every restaurants, and it always includes a crust of some kind, as well as sauce and toppings. People with certain food allergies, however, must proceed with caution when eating pizza.
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Although your diet is only one of several reasons you may have gout, food plays a large role in whether you suffer from frequent, debilitating gout attacks. Several common foods may help reduce the pain and frequency of recurring attacks.
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Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way the body metabolizes glucose. People with diabetes have to pay special attention to what they eat, since foods with carbohydrates can raise blood sugar levels.
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From diet drinks to sweet treats, aspartame is one of the most popular low-calorie sweeteners. Despite its presence in diet foods, aspartame is not calorie-free, it contains 4 calories per gram.
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Eating the right foods in the right proportions after your ab workout will help build lean muscle and allow you to recover more quickly, says certified sports nutritionist Brian St. Pierre.
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Before a soccer game, you need to consume a large quantity of carbohydrates, a moderate amount of protein and a low amount of fat. This includes breakfast on game day. Without adequate, balanced nutrition, you won’t have enough energy to play your best.
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Whole-grain rice contains all three parts of the rice kernel: the germ, endosperm and bran. It’s often brown or darker in color and includes wild rice. Whole-grain rice is higher in fiber, minerals and vitamins than processed white rice, which only contains the starchy endosperm.
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Giving blood is a noble, admirable act that can save lives. To be eligible for giving blood, you must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health.
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Proteins are made up of amino acids, needed for the building and repair of tissues in the body. Each food source of protein is assigned a biological value, which is an indication of how closely the protein's content of amino acids matches the human body's protein requirement.
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Retinal tissue at the back of your eye sends signals to your brain that allow you to see. Many blood vessels feed the retina. If a retinal vessel breaks, fluid can build up under the retina, a condition known as central serous retinopathy. For many people, the condition clears without treatment.
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Stomach bloating and excess gas are common problems for people who have a food intolerance. The intolerances are sometimes due to a lack of digestive enzymes necessary to digest the food properly.
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Asthma is a chronic disease in which your lungs become inflamed, your airways restrict and breathing becomes difficult. Symptom flareups known as asthma attacks may be triggered by allergies, stress, cold weather, physical exertion, viruses or smoke.
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Foods don't cause night sweats, or midsleep hot flashes, but they can trigger or worsen flare-ups if you're prone to them.
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Inflammation is part of the body’s immune response. Acute or short-term inflammation can help your body heal from things like a sports injury or infection, but chronic inflammation may be related to the development of diseases like cancer or heart disease.
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Vomiting is typically the result of nausea and may be caused by many conditions. The most common condition that causes vomiting and nausea is viral gastroenteritis, or the stomach flu. Excessive vomiting can cause your body to become dehydrated, depleting your system of needed water and salts.
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Frequent urination is defined by the need to urinate more often than usual and can be caused by urinary tract infection, pregnancy, overactive bladder, medication, neurological conditions, diabetes and prostate issues.
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Glaucoma is a chronic disease in which the pressure in the eye causes damage to the optic nerve that can lead to a loss of vision. The goal of glaucoma treatment is to lower the pressure in the eye, which can be done with eye drops and medications or surgical procedures, such as laser surgery.
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Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, are present in many common foods today. The process of genetically altering a plant or animal involves the manipulation of its genetic material to create traits that cannot occur through traditional crossbreeding.
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