For thousands of years, coconut has been part of the daily diet of many Pacific islanders, and various coconut-based products are now available in the U.S. to provide your diet with a delicious exotic touch. If you have diabetes, carbohydrates are the most important nutritional factor to control it.
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Carbohydrates are made of starch, sugar and fiber. Most people are aware that fiber is a healthy component of carbohydrates, contributes to increasing satiety, and can help you stay regular, improve your blood sugar and cholesterol levels and lose weight.
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Keeping wheat, corn and dairy out of your diet will require you to carefully read food labels, ask many questions when eating out or cook most of your foods at home.
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If you are sensitive to sugar-alcohols -- whether you have irritable bowel syndrome or are simply intolerant to these laxative sugars -- you may have noticed that some fruits, such as apples, pears, nectarines, blackberries, avocado, cherries, lychees and watermelon contain significant amounts of sugar-alcohol.
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Many people have trouble digesting onions, especially when eaten raw. Some people belch, develop gastroesophageal reflux, have abdominal pain and bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or feel as if their meal is sitting in their stomach for longer than usual.
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Feeling bloated never is a comfortable feeling, especially if other gastrointestinal problems accompany it, such as pain, flatulence or changes in bowel movements.
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Monounsaturated fatty acids, or MUFAs, constitute the cornerstone of the heart healthy Mediterranean diet. Although there are many regional variations of the Mediterranean diet, all of them are based on whole, healthy foods with an emphasis on monounsaturated-rich fats.
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