Diarrhea can be caused by a multitude of factors, but if you recently changed your dietary habits, it is possible that your diet may be to blame. You can try experimenting with your diet to see if you can improve the frequency and consistency of...
Fat is critical to the functions of the body. It helps dissolve vitamins, lubricate the skin and maintain the structure of cellular membranes. However, it's also energy dense, containing 9 calories per gram, and quite controversial: the role of...
Gout can be a painful condition. It is a type of arthritis that occurs when excessive uric acid forms crystals in the joints. People can follow special dietary restrictions to minimize the risk of gout attacks, and many of these recommend...
Type 2 diabetes is considered to be a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease. According to the American Diabetes Association, patients with diabetes can lower the risk of a heart attack or stroke by limiting their saturated fat intake....
You know that a high-fat diet can put on pounds --- but can it also increase your risk for cancer? Researchers are trying to zero in on the answer amid many studies that have not yielded clear results. For example, some studies have found that...
Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, can occur if you skip a meal, don't consume enough calories when eating, exercise too intensely or take too much diabetes medication. Although hypoglycemia doesn't cause serious health problems, it can make you...
A diet high in saturated and trans fat is correlated with high levels of low-density lipoprotein, or bad cholesterol, low levels of high-density lipoprotein, or good cholesterol, and elevated levels of triglycerides. These conditions increase the...
Contrary to popular belief, fat is one of the essential food groups to eat when you want to lose weight. According to FitnessMagazine.com, your body needs fats to function properly. Additionally, fats contain vitamins A, D and E, which are vital...
In the 1990s British comedy "Keeping Up Appearances," the uppity lead character considers gout a respectable affliction of the upper class. Anyone who's struggled with the effects of this painful condition likely finds nothing respectable about...
Fat is one of three macronutrients in the human diet, the others being protein, which is the basis of the body's structural elements, and carbohydrates, which are the handiest source of immediate fuel. Fat contains 9 calories per gram, while...
Insulin resistance is a condition in which the body does not respond properly to insulin. If uncontrolled, it can lead to type 2 diabetes. A high-fat diet can generally be a contributing factor in insulin resistance, but a high-fat diet of the...
Poor dietary habits usually involve the consumption of unhealthy fats such as saturated fats, trans fatty acids and hydrogenated fats. No matter the type of fats consumed, a high-fat diet may have negative effects on your health. Swelling of the...
Your body uses either carbohydrates or fat for energy. Some diet plans, known as ketogenic diets, drastically reduce your carbohydrate intake to cause your body to begin using fat as its primary energy source. When your body goes into ketosis, you...
Some trendy diets suggest maximizing your body's ability to burn fat by consuming a diet high in fatty foods while limiting carbohydrate intake. Such diets hypothesize that by limiting carbohydrate intake and increasing fat, the body will learn to...
Diabetes is among the fastest growing epidemics in the United States. Diabetes is a chronic disease and a leading cause of death and disability that cost $174 billion to treat in 2007. The average medical expenditures for people diagnosed with...
If you're worried about developing breast cancer, you're probably vigilant about mammograms and self-exams. But there's another factor you might consider to reduce your risks for the disease: your diet. While eating high-fat foods has not been...
The standard American diet is relatively low in fat and high in carbohydrates. To follow a high-fat diet, you will need to lower your carb intake, but your protein intake can stay quite similar. To increase your fat intake, you can choose fatty...
If you have symptoms of diarrhea, fatty stools or steatorrhea, abdominal bloating and gas, your physician may order a fecal lipid test. The test does not determine the cause of your symptoms but indicates the need for further diagnostic procedures...
If you have type 2 diabetes, it is important to take care of yourself physically. The best way you can do this is by exercising regularly and eating healthy. Maintaining your health can help you control your diabetes and blood glucose levels. If...
Having a goal to increase workout performance requires focus not just on your fitness program, but also on your nutrition. Eating a well-balanced diet of carbohydrates, proteins and fats enables you to achieve higher levels of performance success,...
Few conditions warrant as much attention to diet as diabetes. Dietary recommendations for the person with diabetes have evolved over the years, however, as knowledge of the disease process has increased and understanding of common complications...
Insulin resistance occurs when your body is no longer responsive to insulin, and it can lead to high-blood sugar and type 2 diabetes. A high-fat diet may help promote insulin sensitivity, but many other dietary factors affect your blood-sugar...
Type 2 diabetes can present long-term health challenges for those affected by the disease. Monitoring blood sugar by counting the amount of carbs in your diet is the most widely acknowledged form of diet restructuring that occurs in someone with...
Fat is an important part of any diet, even one designed for weight loss. You only need a small amount of fat each day for proper body functioning. Because fat is high in calories, however, it is important to monitor how much you are eating....
A high-fat diet that does not result in weight gain will naturally contain fewer proteins and carbohydrates than a typical diet. Carbohydrates and proteins are the only food components that can convert into any significant amount of glucose. So,...
Both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics have high blood glucose levels, but diabetes is also a risk factor for atherosclerosis, a condition where the accumulation of plaques causes the arteries to become hard and narrow. High-fat diets can also lead to...
Discussing the gravity of fecal matter may not be the most appealing topic, but it is a necessary one as "floaters" may indicate serious health complications. A high fat diet will not necessarily result in floating dejection, according...
A low-carb diet can be a safe and effective way to improve your diabetes management and lose weight. This was demonstrated in a follow-up study with Type 2 diabetic participants following a low-carb diet for 44 months. Participants consumed 80 to...
Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is an autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system. Patients experience episodes of acute attacks, which gradually lead to losing the ability to walk or see. There is a widespread medical and scientific...
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