Gout diet DEFINITION The aim of the diet for Gout is to minimise intake of purines which are metabolised into Uric Acid, to ensure adequate flushing of the kidneys and to assist in weight control. DESCRIPTION Gout results from either an overproduction or reduced excretion of uric acid. High levels… 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
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
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
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
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
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
Osteoarthritis diet DEFINITION The aim of the diet for osteoarthritis is to minimise inflammation in the joints, provide adequate nutrients for the repair of the connective tissue, control weight if necessary and minimise intake of foods known to aggravate the Arthritis. DIET SHOULD BE HIGH IN Omega-3 fatty acids help… 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