Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Gastroenteritis, also known as an upset stomach, is a common ailment. According to McKinley Health Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, gastroenteritis is the second most occurring health condition, next to the common cold.
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Fish oil contains large amounts of omega-3 essential fatty acids, necessary for brain function as well as normal growth and development.
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One of fish oil’s main side effects is thinning of the body’s blood, which can be both positive and negative. The highly consumed supplement is primarily taken for cardiovascular benefits, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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When suffering from a sore throat caused by tonsillitis, eating and drinking may not sound appealing. Tonsillitis often causes throat pain when swallowing, fever and chills, ear or jaw ache and a fever.
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The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse describes a colonoscopy as an exam to view inside the colon and rectum. The exam takes little less than an hour, however you often need several days to prepare your intestinal tract.
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A colonoscopy requires the gastrointestinal tract to be empty and free of food and fluids. A change in your eating habits to a low-fiber diet is required several days before the procedure.
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You may have to consume a clear liquid diet following surgery, prior to a medical procedure that involves the abdomen or bowels, or if you are having trouble eating solid foods.
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A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of either part or the entire uterus. Your doctor may also remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes as part of the procedure. After the surgery, you will slowly return to a regular diet. During this transitional period, your medical doctor may recommend a soft diet.
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