Special Diets: Keto, Gout & Condition-Specific Nutrition

Condition-specific nutrition is vital for managing issues like pancreatic cancer or hyperthyroidism. From keto recipes to identifying foods that raise uric acid for gout sufferers, learn how to tailor your diet for your unique health needs.

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Primal Diet

In recent years, the popularity of the Paleo diet โ€“ an eating plan modeled after the culinary habits of your Paleolithic ancestors โ€“ has skyrocketed. The primal diet, the lesser-known cousin of the Paleo diet, follows the same basic principles, but with one major twist.

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What Are the Causes of Bloating in Men?

Bloating occurs when the abdomen becomes visibly extended, and may be accompanied by cramps and a physical feeling of fullness in the stomach. Men often experience bloating as a result of increased gas in the abdomen. Increased gas can occur as a result of intestinal infections or intolerances to certain foods.

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Ideas for a Pureed Diet

If you have a health condition or dental problem that prevents you from chewing and swallowing correctly, your doctor may have prescribed a pureed diet. You can use many regular whole foods as well as spices and other add-ins to create flavorful, filling meals.

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Foods to Avoid With Bad Kidneys

Your kidneys are one of your bodyโ€™s major filtration devices. They maintain your electrolyte and fluid balance, and they pull waste products out of the blood. When you have decreased kidney function, they are no longer able to perform as well as they should.

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Diet Plan With Glomerulonephritis

Glomerulonephritis is a type of kidney disease characterized by inflammation of the filtering mechanisms in your kidneys, called the glomeruli. When the glomeruli are inflamed, they cannot remove waste products and fluid from the blood efficiently.

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