Coeliac disease – diet DESCRIPTION People with coeliac disease are intolerant to gluten – a protein found in cereals such as wheat, rye, oats and barley. Coeliac disease is permanent, but people with the condition can enjoy a healthy lifestyle by replacing food containing gluten with rice, maize and soya… Read Article
Cellulite diet DEFINITION The aim for the Diet for Cellulite is to assist in reducing body fat and improving elimination of waste products from the body. There are no wonder cures or diets for Cellulite. DIET SHOULD BE HIGH IN FIBRE: increases the ‘bulk’ of a meal without adding calories…. Read Article
Atherosclerosis diet The atherosclerosis diet is similar to those recommended for other conditions associated with heart disease (eg hyperlipidemia and hypertension. The aim is to adopt a healthy diet which will prevent further development of coronary heart disease. The diet: Is similar to a Mediterranean-style diet Includes large amounts of… Read Article
Anaemia prevention diet Those most at risk of anaemia due to iron deficiency are menstruating or pregnant women, vegetarians who don’t eat animal products, and athletes who place their bodies under stress. The diet A diet that helps prevent anaemia is high in: Animal sources of iron (eg. red meat,… Read Article
Weight loss diet All food groups should be included in this diet but total intake should be modified to meet the individual’s needs. Ideally, weight loss should be slow but permanent. It’s important that meals are varied and tasty to help people to stick to the diet. The diet … Read Article
Tiredness diet DEFINITION The aim of the diet for Tiredness is to ensure an adequate supply of nutrients and fluid is available at all times, to assist in weight loss if overweight and to minimise the intake of “empty calorie” foods which rob the body of vital vitamins. DIET SHOULD… Read Article
Stress diet DEFINITION The aim of the diet for Stress is to minimise the digestive load while maintaining a consistent intake of food, especially complex carbohydrates, throughout the day. It is important to provide adequate amounts of B group vitamins and vitamin C which are used more quickly during times… Read Article
Hypoglycaemia diet DEFINITION The aim of the diet for Hypoglycaemia is to avoid rapid rises and plunges in blood sugar levels, while maintaining an adequate supply of carbohydrate for energy throughout the day. DESCRIPTION Hypoglycaemia is not a disease in itself, but is a symptom of other conditions. Diabetes (particularly… Read Article
High fibre diet DEFINITION The aim of the High Fibre Diet is to provide 25-35g dietary fibre from a mixture of sources, both soluble and insoluble. It is useful for the following conditions: constipation, diverticular disease, varicose veins, hiatus hernia and to minimise the risk of bowel cancer. DIET SHOULD… Read Article