I am wondering about what kinds of food can I substitute for breads?
Hello, I'm 32 and have been diagnosed with many allergies, some I knew about others I didn't. One I am concerned about is gluten, the others are both kinds of yeast. I am wondering about what kinds of things I can substitute in my diet for bread and such, any suggestions would be helpful.
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I have diverticulosis and have cut out lettuce, apples, peanuts and cabbage. What else would you suggest?
I have a condition called diverticulosis. It seems every Spring I get into trouble with it. I've already cut out lettuce, apples, peanuts, and cabbage. What else would you suggest?
Well, first of all, you are cutting out the very foods you should be eating. You need a high fiber diet, not a low fiber...
Is celiac a disease or an allergy? Can it be cured?
I am currently 27 and was diagnosed with celiac at age 9. A large number of my friends are research/ biology/science based and an ongoing argument between us is why celiac is defined as a disease and whether in fact, it is not simply an allergy. It has been suggested at times that such...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who have stomach or intestinal problems?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who have stomach or intestinal problems?
The Medical Nutrition and Nutrition Entrepreneurs dietetic practice groups of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics provide medical nutrition therapy based on your diagnosis. Dietitians often have their own private practice nutrition counseling services in addition to services provided...
What is the percent of fat content in whole milk as compared to 2%?
May I know the % of fat content in whole milk as compared to 2%? Thanks.
Whole milk is 3.5% (approximately as it depends on the cow's feed) and 2% contains just 2% fat. There is approximately 1 1/2 teaspoon of butterfat in whole milk, 1 teaspoon of butterfat in 2% milk, 1/2 teaspoon of...
Our daughter who is 4 seems to have less than normal bowel movements sometimes going without for 4 to 5 days.
Our daughter, who is four, seems to have less than normal bowel movements sometimes going four to five days without. The last couple of bowel movements have been hard and we have seen traces of blood in the stool. Our pediatrician has prescribed Dulcolax, a stool softener, twice daily with no real success. The...
Why is heartburn in a symptom of hypochlorhydria?
Why do you say heartburn is a symptom of hypochlorhydria? Heartburn is usually associated with lower, lower esophagus sphincter pressure and increased acid reflux into the esophagus. See Castell work on reflux, heartburn, and diet.
Heartburn is a symptom of both hypohydrochlorhydria (too little stomach acid) and hypohydrochlorhydria (too much stomach acid). The dietary treatment...
Can a gallbladder burst like an appendix?
Hello, I have a brother, 24 years old who lives in Southern California. My other brother and I are trying to help him out. He has been taken by ambulance numerous times to different hospitals that send him straight to a county hospital. (He has no insurance). The county Doctor told him he needs...
I have been suffering from mouth ulcers for the last six months.
I have been suffering from reoccurring mouth ulcers for the last six months. My last attack has lasted 10 days and I currently have a total of 22 ulcers present. As you can imagine I am somewhat fed up. My doctor was not able to suggest a cure or able to recommend anything that...
My son was recently the victim of a violent crime with facial injuries making it difficult to eat.
My son was recently the victim of a violent crime. He has facial injuries that make it difficult for him to eat. He's getting sick of Ensure, Ovaltine, pudding, mashed potatoes, and creamed soups. He was already underweight (20 years old, 6 feet 130 pounds) and now with not eating enough, he's losing more...