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.
Is that casserole gluten-free? What about the pie? The answer is most likely βnoβ for both, especially if weβre talking about standard holiday fare. But you might be surprised by how easy it is to remove gluten from a holiday menu. You just need to know which ingredient swaps to make.
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Home remedies such as over-the-counter medications, herbs and light activity can help to relieve indigestion and bloating. Although uncomfortable, these symptoms β an upset stomach and gassiness -- are relatively minor and do not include heartburn, acid reflux or expansion of the abdomen.
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Losing hip fat means losing total body fat. You can do it with increased physical activity and a healthy diet.
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Do you have a hunch that something in your diet is preventing you from feeling your best? It may be a sign that you have a food sensitivity, and a qualified health professional can help you know for sure.
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Taco Bell doesn't just head south of the border β it crosses all the way over into dangerous high-fat, high-sodium territory with some of the items on its current menu.
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Gastritis commonly refers to irritation or inflammation of the stomach lining. Diet can make this medical condition worse. Spicy and highly acidic foods increase the production of stomach acids, irritating the mucus lining of the stomach.
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Gastroparesis, a condition in which the stomach digests food too slowly or not at all, can develop as a side effect of diabetes, digestive surgery, cancer treatments, eating disorders, endocrine or neurological problems or certain medications.
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Although some people think you need to give up all sweet treats if you're diabetic, that isn't necessarily the case. Choosing the right foods and properly planning your carbohydrate intake throughout the day can make it possible to indulge on occasion.
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When you're pregnant, concerns over food additives and chemicals take on new significance. You weigh everything that you ingest against its potential risk to your developing baby.
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If you have recurring pain in your big toe after drinking red wine or other alcohol, you may have gout, a type of arthritis. While gout typically affects the big toe, you can develop it in any joint, even if you never drink alcohol.
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You find pork rinds in many national cuisines -- in Canada, they're called "scrunchions," in the Southern U.S. they're "cracklings" and to the Brits they're known as "scratchings." Whatever you call them, they're pork fat, fried and salted, to make a crispy, addicting snack.
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Painful headaches that develop soon after you eat seafood might be more than just a coincidence. Eating seafood can be a trigger for headaches, particularly if the food contains toxins or unhealthy chemicals.
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The purpose of a detox diet is to rid your body of harmful chemicals and toxins. This type of diet can entail anything from drinking mostly special juices or eating strictly organic foods to ingesting no solid food at all.
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Cravings differ from hunger -- when you're truly hungry, a garlic-marinated steak will do, but you'll eat just about anything to satisfy the pit in your stomach. Food cravings derive from chemical changes in your body or an altered emotional state.
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Urine usually has little odor to it, so you may be puzzled if yours smells stronger than usual. A restrictive low-carb diet can put you into a state of ketosis, a side effect of which is a fruity-smelling urine.
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Receding gums, also called gingival recession, refers to the exposure of the roots and nerves of teeth due to a loss or retraction of gum tissue. Receding gums are a common problem in Americans 40 years and older, and often occur as a result of poor oral hygiene.
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No need to deny yourself crispy fried chicken, fish or pork chops on a low-carb plan. Traditional breading ingredients, such as flour and bread crumbs, are high in carbs, but you can find alternatives that fit your low-carb eating plan.
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Dangerous food allergies can make you afraid to eat anything. If you have a reaction to starchy foods like corn, peas, potatoes and grains, your diet can seem very limited. Allergies to rice are uncommon, but possible.
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Discussing the gravity of fecal matter may not be the most appealing topic, but it is a necessary one as "floaters" may indicate serious health complications.
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Caffeine in chocolate comes from cocoa solids. Chocolate made with natural cocoa, which includes milk and dark chocolate, therefore always contains caffeine, making caffeine-free chocolate impossible.
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