A gluten-free diet eliminates all food with the protein gluten. Gluten is found in all wheat, barley and rye grains and products. The diet is used to treat celiac disease. Gluten damages the villi in the small intestines of people with celiac...
More Americans become obese each year. Gaining weight places you at risk for endocrine dysregulation, according to an October 2008 report in "Fertility and Sterility." Disease and aging can also disrupt the endocrine system. Readily available...
Sodium is a vital mineral in your body that is present is small amounts in most natural foods. With the increased availability of processed foods, sodium has become prevalent as well. Sodium is added, often in excessive amounts, to many modern...
Healthy foods, and products made with them, have characteristics that set them apart from other foods. Foods considered healthy contain more nutrients and fiber, have fewer additives and preservatives, and have been through little processing. ...
If you are trying to eat a healthy diet, a trip to the grocery store can be daunting. There are so many choices that it can be hard to know which are best. You can use national recommendations and package labels to help you find food products that...
Vegans do not eat foods that contain any animal product such as meats, fish, dairy products or any products that contain animal byproducts, notes the MayoClinic.com. Many vegan foods can be found in regular grocery stores. Processed vegan products...
Celiac disease occurs when gluten, the protein found in wheat, barley and rye, triggers the immune system to attack the intestines. A person with celiac disease must follow a diet free of gluten to prevent further damage to the intestines. A...
Most food is turned into glucose, or blood sugar, as a source of energy for the body. Insulin is a hormone responsible for transporting glucose from the bloodstream into the cells. People with diabetes either do not make enough insulin or cannot...
Enzymes are the catalyst for biochemical reactions, according to the Royal Society of Chemistry. Enzymes in food aid in digestion, act as antioxidants, support the immune system and allow the body to conserve its own enzyme stores. Over 2,500...
Fiber is an important part of maintaining optimal health. It comes from portions of plants that your body can't digest. Insoluble and soluble are the two major forms of fiber. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and forms a gel in your intestines. It...
Caveat emptor, or "Let the buyer beware," means it's important to be an informed consumer. This is especially true when it comes to the foods and drinks you choose to consume. Fortunately, today's consumer can easily find out about the nutrition...
Low carb foods are common in weight loss and diabetic meal plans. Diet plans such as Atkins and South Beach have promoted low carb eating as the key to shedding pounds and keeping them off. Limiting carbs has another benefit--it may improve...
Vegans do not eat any animal products, including meat, eggs and dairy. Vegans also avoid any foods that contain animal products in their ingredients. Look for vegan foods high in protein, as it can be hard to get enough protein while following a...
The kidneys are responsible for maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance. If you have a kidney disease, you may be unable to maintain this balance, thus requiring you to modify your diet. Renal diet food products should be low in sodium,...
Your body needs calcium for strong bones and teeth and to ensure that the nervous system, blood vessels and muscles function properly, notes MayoClinic.com. Calcium is also involved in the production of hormones and enzymes. Eating a variety of...
Organic foods are grown without chemical pesticides on farmland that is free of chemicals. The United States Department of Agriculture oversees the National Organic Program, which regulates organic farming standards in accordance with the Organic...
Citric acid, an organic substance, is present in all plants and animals. Citrus fruits contain the highest naturally occurring concentration of citric acid. Used by the food industry, industrially manufactured citric acid has been used...
It should come as no surprise that certain foods can help you to lose weight, as different foods contain different nutritional values. If you wish to lose weight, you should learn about the values that these foods hold, as this will make planning...
Protein helps your body repair tissues, heal wounds and fight off infections. According to Diet.com, when your kidneys and liver are impaired, protein and waste products can build up in your bloodstream and cause a loss of appetite, nausea,...
A diabetes diet plan includes foods that help to control blood sugar or glucose levels to better control this disease and reduce side effects, such as cardiovascular disease and nerve damage. A diabetes diet is not restrictive and includes a range...
The term B-12 is applied to any vitamin within the cobalamin family. While this term can apply to a variety of compounds, the most active groups are cyanocobalamin and hydroxycobalamin. Cyanocobalamin is commonly listed as an ingredient in...
According to the official Atkins Diet website, to determine which foods are low-carb you need to subtract the amount of fiber from the total carb count in a product. That gives you the net carb count. For example, if a product contains 35 grams of...
With the popularity of healthy foods and natural lifestyles, products that are not necessarily natural have rushed to label themselves "natural" for sales, confusing consumers along the way. Taking advantage of a lack of definitions by federal...
Weight Watchers incorporates a points-based system to help participants lose weight. Your current weight and goal weight are used to determine a daily allowed amount of maximum points. Foods are assigned values, and you are to track what you eat...
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that affects the skin and can be made worse by anxiety or topical inflammation. There are a number of medications that can help to treat the condition, and some natural practitioners may recommend that you avoid...
Your body requires adequate vitamin D for building strong bones and for efficient calcium absorption. The National Institutes of Health's Office of Dietary Supplements reports that many North Americans are deficient in the vitamin. Vitamin D can...
Weight Watchers began helping people lose weight in the 1960s, according to the Weight Watchers website. Weight Watchers works by providing people with the necessary tools, knowledge and motivation to help them achieve their goal weight. To assist...
It's a false assumption that you need to buy into some expensive food program to lose weight. In fact, you can quickly shed pounds just by using the products that you find at a regular supermarket. All you need is an understanding of the foods...
The Atkins diet is based around the theory of reducing your carb intake to achieve weight loss. Along with encouraging consuming fewer carbs, the program also advocates reducing your sugar intake. Aware that excessive sugar intake is the downfall...
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