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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Cereal grains are a big part of the standard American diet and you should eat the equivalent of 5 to 8 ounces a day, according to the USDA ChooseMyPlate.gov. Cereal grains, often called simply grains, are the edible seeds of certain grasses including wheat, kamut, rice, rye, spelt, corn, millet, barley and oats.
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Whether you have diabetes, insulin resistance, polycystic ovary syndrome or reactive hypoglycemia or simply want to lose weight, keeping your blood sugar levels stable can improve your overall well-being and health.
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Food allergies or sensitivities to gluten, soy, dairy and egg are relatively common and can make meal planning a complicated endeavor. Reading the food labels and the ingredients list is crucial to avoid any traces of the foods you are trying to avoid.
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Bloating, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, abdominal pain and cramping are some of the most common gastrointestinal complaints. If you are diagnosed with IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, you may experience gastrointestinal symptoms that severely impair your quality of life.
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If your blood sugar levels drops too low, your body will send you signals. Shaking, sweating, feeling weak, dizzy or light-headed, being irritable, anxious or confused are all signs of a hypoglycemic reaction. Low blood sugar can happen even if you do not have diabetes.
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Controlling your carbohydrate intake is the best way to optimize your diabetes control. Eating too many carbs at once can make your blood sugar levels go on a roller coaster, making it more difficult for you to manage your diabetes.
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Of all conditions affecting your gastrointestinal tract, IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, is the most common one and affects between 10 and 15 percent of the population.
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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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If you are have diabetes, attaining near-normal blood sugars is a goal of therapy. Diet is an essential component of blood sugar management, so it’s important to learn how specific foods affect your numbers.
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Eating any carb-containing foods can cause an elevation in your blood sugar levels, but some carbs will raise your blood sugar levels more than others. The glycemic index, or GI, is used to categorize carbs according to how they influence your blood sugars.
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Fructose malabsorption is a condition characterized by the poor absorption of fructose and other short-chain fermentable carbohydrates such as lactose, fructans, galactans and polyols.
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The definition of constipation is to have fewer than three bowel movements per week, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. If you are constipated, you may also strain during your bowel movements; have small, dry and hard-to-pass stools; or have a feeling of incomplete evacuation.
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You can have your blood sugar and urine sugar levels checked when going to the doctor for a regular blood work and urine sample test or check these levels yourself at home using a blood glucose meter and urine glucose strips.
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Hives, or urticaria, is a skin condition in which raised red welts, also called wheals, appear on the surface of your skin and is often accompanied by itching, according to Pubmed Health. If you are prone to hives, you know that some foods can trigger their apparition.
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The type of hypoglycemia that occurs in people without diabetes is referred to as reactive hypoglycemia. Reactive hypoglycemia would be the results of too much insulin secreted or not enough glucagon released after a meal, which lead to low blood sugar levels a few hours after eating.
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Diabetics used to be told that they shouldn't eat any sugar, sweets or desserts. However, it is not the amount of sugar you eat that matters the most, but your total carbohydrate intake, according to the American Diabetes Association.
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To help you reach your weight loss goals more easily, start your day with a healthy breakfast. According to the National Weight Control Registry, which regroups data from people that managed to lose a minimum of 30 lbs. and kept it off for at least a year, 78 percent of successful dieters eat breakfast every day.
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Of the hundreds of species of grains, wheat is the most common in the American diet. Wheat and its flour are used to make bread, buns, pasta, bagels, cookies, cakes, muffins, croissants, crackers, breakfast cereals and granola bars, just to name a few examples.
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The Paleo diet is promoted as a diet built on what humans evolved eating during the Paleolithic period to help you achieve your optimal weight and health, according to Robb Wolf, biochemist and author of "The Paleo Solution."
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