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.
People who follow the Blood Type Diet, developed by naturopath Peter J. D'Adamo, believe you can lose weight, become more energetic and enhance your health by eating foods specified for your particular blood type.
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The average soccer player runs 5 to 6.5 miles in a typical game, much of which is at a sprint that demands the heart work at 85 percent of its maximum rate.
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A study published in "Diabetes Care" in 2012 reported that Filipinos are significantly more likely to develop diabetes when compared to most other ethnicities. This may be partly due to the traditional Filipino -- also known as Pinoy -- diet, which is high in white rice, cooking oil and sugar.
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The GERD diet is short for the Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease diet. People with gastroesophageal reflux disease have persistent heartburn, shortness of breath and chest discomfort caused by stomach acid entering the esophagus through a weakened or malfunctioning lower esophageal sphincter.
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An estimated 30 million American adults have eating disorders like bulimia, reports the National Eating Disorders Association.
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Over 7 million Americans suffer from psoriasis, a skin disorder caused by problems with the immune system. Characterized by patches of sore, itchy, inflamed or scaly skin, psoriasis is typically treated with medication, topical creams or exposure to ultraviolet light. In 2008, chiropractor John O.A. Pagano published "
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If you are a male athlete serious about improving your performance in sports like basketball, football, track, long-distance running, swimming, tennis or baseball, you may need to follow a 4,000-calorie meal plan to obtain the nutrients your body needs.
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A balanced diabetic meal plan should include between 2 and 5 ounces of protein-rich foods daily, says the American Diabetes Association.
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Wheat, oats, barley and rye all contain gliadin, a protein found in gluten. A gluten-restricted diet that eliminates these foods and any products containing them will also be free of gliadin. If you've been diagnosed with certain digestive disorders, following a gliadin-free diet may help relieve your symptoms.
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If your typical breakfast contains items like toast, whole-grain cereal, muffins or pancakes, switching to a candida diet will require you to make some changes. That's because candida diets severely restrict your intake of all cereal grains, dairy and sugar.
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Individuals with gout may be better able to manage their condition by following a low-purine diet. Purines are naturally occurring compounds that your body metabolizes into uric acid.
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Your doctor may place you on a bland diet if you have a digestive disorder such as chronic gastritis, a peptic ulcer, persistent diarrhea or reflux disease. You may also need to follow the diet if you've recently had surgery on your digestive tract.
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Candida detox diets attempt to lower the amount of candida fungus in your body by strictly limiting your intake of carbohydrates.
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If you have a digestive disorder such as Crohn's disease or have recently had or will have a surgery on your digestive tract, your doctor may place you on a diet of easy-to-digest foods. This diet is made up of low-fiber items that will slow intestinal contractions and allow your digestive system to rest.
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Candida diets limit the intake of foods thought to serve as nutrition sources for candida, a type of yeast that occurs naturally on the skin and in the digestive and reproductive tracts.
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If you're an athlete trying to gain muscle mass, you'll need to consume more calories than you burn. However, simply eating more won't give you the results you want unless your meals provide a balanced proportion of carbohydrates, protein and fats.
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If you have dermatitis, a chronic skin disorder that leads to rashes and inflamed or scaly skin, reducing your intake of nickel may help control the condition.
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People with type A blood -- whether A-negative or A-positive -- are descended from ancient Asian and European vegetarian farmers, claims Peter D'Adamo, the creator of the Blood Type diet. According to D'Adamo, type A individuals are healthier and lose weight more easily if their diet reflects that of their ancestors.
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Learn how to control yeast growth on a candida diet, including whether bananas are allowed. Find tips for success, benefits of a low-carb diet, and reasons to avoid certain foods.
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GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, occurs when stomach acid comes up into the lower esophagus through a weakened esophageal sphincter. Untreated, GERD may increase your risk of esophageal cancer.
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