Lactose intolerance diet DEFINITION The aim of this diet is to avoid all foods which contain lactose whilst maintaining an adequate nutritional intake, especially of calcium. Some people with lactose intolerance may tolerate small amounts of lactose whilst others may also have a secondary sugar or sucrose intolerance. DIET SHOULD… Read Article
Insomnia diet DEFINITION The aim of the diet for Insomnia is to arrange the meal pattern to minimise intake of stimulating foods or beverages prior to sleeping. DESCRIPTION Avoid eating a large meal in the evening. Avoid drinking coffee, tea, chocolate and cola drinks after 4pm. These drinks contain caffeine,… Read Article
HRT diet DEFINITION The aim of the diet for Hormone Replacement Therapy is to enhance the reduction of bone mineral loss, to control weight gain and to provide a dietary source of plant oestrogens for menopausal women undergoing HRT. DIET SHOULD BE HIGH IN Phyto-oestrogens which have an effect similar… Read Article
High blood pressure diet DEFINITION The aim of the diet for High Blood Pressure (hypertension) is to gradually reduce bodyweight to within the healthy weight range and to minimise the intake of substances which may adversely affect blood pressure (such as salt and alcohol). Other risk factors such as smoking… Read Article
Gastric reflux diet DEFINITION The aim of the diet for Gastric Reflux and Hiatus Hernia is to improve gastric emptying, to minimise acid production in the stomach, to avoid foods which may irritate a damaged oesophagus, to avoid constipation and to help control weight where necessary. DIET SHOULD BE… Read Article
Flatulence diet DEFINITION The aim of the diet for Flatulence is to eliminate the foods that are causing excessive gas production, while retaining a nutritionally adequate diet. DESCRIPTION If you are experiencing excessive flatulence, it is important to consult your Doctor to rule out an underlying medical condition. A trial… Read Article
Digestive disorders diet DEFINITION The aim of the diet for Digestive Disorders is to improve the breakdown and absorption of nutrients after eating, reducing symptoms such as bloating, flatulence (gas) and abdominal discomfort. DESCRIPTION It is important that your Doctor is consulted to exclude any underlying cause of poor digestion…. Read Article
Detoxification diet A detoxification diet is similar to a liver cleansing diet in that it rids the body of built-up toxins and replaces them with nutrients. Extreme restrictive dietary behavior (eg. a fluid-only diet or limiting the diet to only eating fruit and vegetables) can be dangerous to your health… Read Article
Dairy free diet DEFINITION The aim of the Dairy-Free Diet is to eliminate major and minor sources of dairy foods and their derivatives in order to prevent symptoms of the food intolerance or allergy from occurring. DESCRIPTION Any suspected food intolerance or allergy should be diagnosed and assessed by a… Read Article
Constipation diet DEFINITION The aim of the diet for Constipation is to keep the bowel contents soft and easy to pass and to speed the passage of food residue through your body. DIET SHOULD BE HIGH IN FIBRE. Fibre is indigestible, adds bulk to the stool and speeds the passage… Read Article