I have diverticulitis and my doctor gave me a high fiber diet.
I have been undergoing treatment for diverticulitis and my doctor's office gave me a "high fiber diet" (a list of eight food categories) in which it stated to include a cup of nuts a day. Even I know better than that. I have checked around with several bookstores, etc. and I can't seem to...
Everyone who has been on a diet knows they will gain weight as soon as they go back to their old way of eating.
I have read a few or your question and answers. You asked a couple of times "What are they going to eat when they get off of the high protein diet? Well, after having talked to my own doctor (who I thought was nuts for telling me to eat protein) it's not just a...
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...
He has a broken nose, cheekbones and stitches in his upper lip. His palate hurts when he swallows.
Thanks so much for the speedy reply. Great suggestions!
His jaw isn't wired, but he has a broken nose, cheekbones, and stitches in his upper lip. He says that his palate hurts when he swallows, which the doc says will go away when the swelling goes down. Also, he can't close his jaw completely also...
Do you know about milk substitute products such as soy milk and rice drink?
I was wondering if you knew anything about such milk substitute products as soymilk and rice drink (Rice Dream). Do you know of any other products available for lactose intolerant people?
Are they healthy and what other benefits do they provide? Thank you very much for your time.
Any soy and or rice beverage would be...
How do I make foods liquid for our son (18 years) whose jaw is wired shut?
Is there anyone at my hospital who you know who can help me find a way to make foods liquid enough for our son (18 years) whose jaw is wired shut due to orthognathic surgery for orthodontic treatment? High-calorie protein powdered foods are too thick even when thinned. He has lost 15 pounds already...
An in-law has diverticulitis. My wife was interested in finding recipes and learning how to cook meals.
An in-law has diverticulitis. My wife was interested in finding recipes and learning how to prepare meals. Do you have any recommendations or know of how to best prepare meals? Since I'm only the middle man, what foods/spices should be excluded from the diet?
Diverticulitis is grouped with inflammatory bowel diseases. Pockets develop in the...
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...
I was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and lactose intolerance. What are foods good for IBS suffers?
I was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) as well as lactose intolerance four years ago. I have cut out all forms of milk (including casein, whey, and milk fat), caffeine, carbonation and alcohol and am taking a doctor-recommended daily fiber drink to keep regular. I still don't feel all that great. Are there...
A woman who has no saliva glands says any food or drink she puts in her mouth causes her mouth to burn.
Yesterday I received a call from a family member of a 71-year-old woman who has no saliva glands. Some years ago these were removed. Clinical symptoms are that almost any food or drink she puts in her mouth causes her mouth to burn. Daughter says mother's mouth looks raw and scalded. Mother is losing...