If you’re like many people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), you may have noticed that what you eat can directly affect how you feel. Because IBD affects the gastrointestinal (GI) system, your diet plays an important role in keeping symptoms at bay. A healthy diet also provides beneficial nutrients that can help prevent complications such… Read More »
While a high-fiber diet is generally recommended for most people, there are some situations where a low-fiber diet may be necessary. Before having a colonoscopy, a diet lower in fiber may be tried for diverticulitis, during a flare-up of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD, Crohn’s disease, or ulcerative colitis), for constipation, or other conditions. The recommendation… Read More »
You can make zucchini a regular part of your diet. After all, the health benefits of pumpkins cannot be ignored. Squash, also known as zucchini, comes from the cucurbitaceae family. It stands out with its mild taste and soft texture. Zucchini can be green or yellow and is often used in cooking a variety of… Read More »
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the nation’s largest nutrition program, helping 41 million participants afford “nutritious foods essential for health and well-being.” But a new study from the University of Notre Dame found that SNAP participants in low-income households may not meet the nutritional levels set by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA).… Read More »
Postpartum recovery can take months for some and years for others. The deciding factor is often the care given to the mother in the first phase after birth, rightly called the fourth trimester worldwide. One of the most important factors that greatly helps the mother recover after childbirth is post-pregnancy nutrition. The new mother’s diet… Read More »
You’ve probably heard of people following a gluten-free diet for their health and wondering, “Is gluten bad for you?” You may have wondered. Answer: maybe; It depends on the person. Unless you have certain underlying conditions, such as celiac disease, gluten is not inherently bad for you. However, gluten is OK for most people to… Read More »
Macronutrients, or macros, are nutrients that your body needs in large amounts to perform daily functions. The three macronutrients that fuel energy, store energy, and build and repair cells are carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Tracking your macros can be an effective way to make sure you’re getting enough nutrients each day. It may also help… Read More »
Recently, concerns have been expressed about the Indian government’s estimates of food aid demand. UN report on nutrition, published earlier this week. While the government claims that only 813 million people in India need food aid, the UN report states that more than a billion people will not be able to afford a decent diet… Read More »
Cocoa content is what distinguishes dark chocolate from milk and white chocolate. Dark chocolate has much more cocoa solids than milk chocolate. And white chocolate has no cocoa solids. Milk chocolate and white chocolate contain more milk and sugar. Dark chocolate is not that sweet and can be bitter. Chocolate connoisseurs tend to prefer dark… Read More »
Whether to include red meat in your diet remains a matter of debate. While red meat provides essential nutrients such as protein, zinc, iron and vitamin B12, some studies have linked high red meat consumption to conditions such as heart disease and cancer. Experts recommend limiting red meat to no more than three servings per… Read More »