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.

Foods to Avoid If You Have Graves' Disease

Graves’ disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in the United States, according to the National Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid – a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck – produces too much thyroid hormone.

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Can Being Gluten Intolerant Make You Gain Weight?

Gluten intolerance describes a condition that occurs when the body mistakenly attacks the cells lining the small intestine in response to gluten, the protein found in wheat, rye and barley. Doctors refer to gluten intolerance as celiac disease or celiac sprue.

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