Digestive conditions such as GERD and colitis are best managed through targeted dietary triggers avoidance, nutritional therapy, and identifying biochemical markers.
The Atkins diet comprises four distinct phases. The induction phase is the first one, followed by the ongoing weight loss phase, the pre-maintenance phase and the lifelong maintenance phase. The induction phase is the stricter phase, restricting the daily carbohydrate to 20 grams or less.
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Celiac disease, which can be defined as a gluten allergy, touches 1 percent of all Americans, according to the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Center for Celiac Research. Celiac disease is a serious condition that can increase your risk of autoimmune disease, osteoporosis, infertility and cancers.
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Stomach cramps, bloating, abdominal discomfort and pain are common features of IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, but several other gastrointestinal disorders also can be the culprit. If you have noticed that you have cramps every time you eat onions or carb-rich foods, there might be a connection.
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Isomalt and xylitol are two of the common sugar alcohols found in sugar-free products, along with sorbitol, mannitol and maltitol. Sugar alcohols contain fewer calories than regular sugar and do not raise your blood sugar levels as much as traditional sweeteners.
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Coconut products are in many cuisines around the world and are now easy to find at most supermarkets if you want to reproduce these same ethnic dishes at home.
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The proteins casein and gluten are two of the top allergens found in the American diet, the former being found in dairy products and the latter in many grains. Some digestive enzyme supplements containing the enzyme DPP-IV, or dipeptidyl peptidase-4, can facilitate the breakdown of these offending proteins.
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If you frequently suffer from diarrhea within a few hours of drinking Coke or other types of soft drinks, it may be due to one of the ingredients these beverages contain. Most people do not experience any short-term problems by drinking Coke.
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Whether you have stomach pain, indigestion, cramping or abdominal distension, these problems can ruin your quality of life. Stomach problems are also sometimes accompanied with bowel movement changes, including diarrhea, constipation or both.
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Almonds have been part of the human diet for thousands of years, but until recently, were not available in the large quantities they are today. If you enjoy almonds, it can be difficult to stop after only a small handful, and you can end up eating too many.
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