Gluten is a protein found in staple grains, such as wheat, barley, rye and most oats, that can trigger digestive problems as well as fatigue, joint pain and autoimmune conditions. Going off gluten is the only way to manage your symptoms and stay healthy if you have celiac disease or are gluten intolerant.
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Pistachio nuts contain healthy and heart-protective unsaturated fats and provide many important vitamins and minerals, such as copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B-6 and thiamin. Originating from Iran, this nut is often consumed on its own, either roasted or salted, or in ice cream, baklava and biscotti.
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The prevalence of diabetes is on the rise and it now affects 7.8 percent of the U.S. population, as of 2007 according to the American Diabetes Association.
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If you have to strain on the toilet to have a bowel movement or if you have a bowel movement fewer than three times a week, you may be one of the 4 million Americans that regularly suffer from constipation.
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Gluten is a protein found in many different grains as a way for the plant to store protein. The gluten content varies between grains, although the exact gluten content present in these foods is not available in food composition tables. Grains can be divided as containing gluten or not.
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Honey is often perceived as a healthier sweetener alternative because it is more natural -- like agave syrup, black strap molasses and maple syrup. However, whether you eat refined table sugar or honey, your body reacts the same way. Sugar is sugar.
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The main ingredient in Metamucil, owned by Procter & Gamble, is psyllium husks. Psyllium fiber comes from the seed of the husk of plantago ovata, also called plantago isphagula, and is mainly present in bulk laxatives but now is also used as a non-systemic cholesterol-lowering agent.
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If you worry about your blood sugar, carbohydrate-rich foods usually are the main culprit. Carbohydrates, once digested, become sugar, or glucose, and increase your blood sugar levels. Breads, pasta, breakfast cereals, rice, potatoes, cookies, muffins, sugar and soft drinks.
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Diabetics have different blood sugar targets for the period before and after a meal. The American Diabetes Association recommends that blood sugar levels don't rise above 180 mg/dL 2 hours after a meal.
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A healthy diabetic diet can include any food in moderation, as long as it allows you to keep your blood sugar levels within target. However, "moderation" may be difficult to apply to some foods because of their very high carbohydrate content. Some foods also seem to trigger cravings or promote overeating.
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Many people with IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, have to suffer and pay the price when trying to eat healthier by including more vegetables into their diet. Unfortunately, many vegetables contain short-chain fermentable carbohydrates, such as fructose, fructans, sorbitol and mannitol.
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Stress and foods are the main triggers for people with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, which can experience a bloated belly, flatulence, abdominal pain and cramps, constipation, diarrhea or alternating constipation and diarrhea. The trigger foods with IBS can vary from one person to another.
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Whether you have diabetes or watch your blood sugars to maintain more stable energy levels, you know that some foods can raise your blood sugars more than others. Protein in meat, poultry and fish and fats found in oils and butter have little influence over your blood sugars.
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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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Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid known for its heart benefits, which include a reduction in blood triglyceride levels, a more regular heart beat, lowered inflammation and decreased formation of atherosclerotic plaques.
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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 have diabetes, choosing the right foods to control your blood sugar levels is not always easy to do. You might have made a lot of changes to your diet already and now wonder if you also have to eliminate other foods, such as mayonnaise, to optimize your blood sugar control.
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Keeping track of your blood sugar levels is not only important if you have diabetes, but it can also help you achieve a healthy weight, maintain good energy levels and prevent chronic diseases.
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A healthy meal should leave you feeling energized and ready to accomplish your daily activities. However, if you feel sleepy after a meal or find yourself taking a nap on the couch after eating, it may be because of your diabetes.
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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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