Good Fats and Bad Fats in diet Certain fats should be part of your healthy diet. They can lower your risk of disease. But you should make sure that you’re eating “good” fats instead of “bad” fats. Why do I need fat in my diet? Your body uses fat for energy. It also uses fat …
What is the Diet to Prevent Kidney Stones Kidney stones are deposits of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys. Your risk of developing kidney stones may be greater depending on your diet, your lifestyle, the medicines you take, and whether you have certain medical conditions. Most people can reduce their chances of developing …
Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know What are dietary supplements? Dietary Supplements are vitamin, mineral, or herb that you take to improve your health or wellness. These supplements are generally not intended to cure or treat diseases or medical conditions, unless they have been approved for a health claim by the U.S. Food & …
Dysphagia Diet – Pureed Dysphagia Diet is helpful for people with moderate to severe swallowing problems. Pureed foods are smooth and are prepared without lumps so that they can be swallowed safely. Work with your health care provider and your diet and nutrition specialist (dietitian) to make sure that you are following the Dysphagia Diet …
Cancer Fighting Diet – Diet Choices to Prevent Cancer Can certain dietary choices reduce my risk of cancer? Ongoing studies are researching whether certain foods and nutrients can reduce the risk of specific cancers. Eating more vegetables and fruits has been linked to a lower risk of lung, oral, esophageal, stomach and colon cancer. But …
What is Calorie Counting for Weight Loss Calories are units of energy. Your body needs a certain amount of calories from food to keep you going throughout the day. When you eat more calories than your body needs, your body stores the extra calories as fat. When you eat fewer calories than your body needs, …
What is calcium? Calcium is a mineral in your body that is also found in many foods. Most of the calcium in your body is in your bones and teeth. There is also calcium in your blood, muscles, other body tissues, and the fluid between your cells. Why is calcium so important to my health? …