| |
High Blood Pressure and Potassium
Created on 8/5/2008
A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Hypertension suggests that if most of us get a little more potassium in our diets by eating more fruits and vegetables each day we might be able to prevent hypertension (high blood pressure). In addition, for those of us who do have high bloood pressure, taking in adequate potassium can help treat it. In general, recommendations to increase potassium intake are paired with another recommendation, that being to lower salt (sodium) intake. Together these dietary manipulations could have a significant impact on your health. Remember, though, the data focus on eating foods high in potassium and not taking over-the-counter potassium supplements. To be safe, talk with your doctor first before making big changes in your diet, and avoid over the counter potassium supplements.
Read More>>
|
Bloating with dairy products? It could be lactose intolerance.
Created on 7/11/2008
Miss C has been told by her doctor that she may be lactose intolerant. It turns out that many people around the world experience the symptoms of lactose intolerance when eating dairy products, which typically include diarrhea, bloating and nausea. Remember, there can be many reasons for these symptoms, so speak with your doctor if have experienced abdominal discomfort.
Rather than being a food allergy, people with lactose intolerance do not possess the intestinal enzyme lactase which is required to break down lactose, a common dairy sugar. A trial dairy elimination diet can help determine whether or not lactose intolerance is present. The disorder is not dangerous, and can be managed by avoiding certain foods, using readily available over-the-counter remedies, and enjoying some low-sugar yogurt products.
Read More>>
|
Take the "Ow" Out of Gout
Created on 6/27/2008
A diagnosis of gout typically occurs following the development and medical evaluation of a painful, red joint. Inflammation with gout occurs in response to the accumulation of monosodium urate crystals, often in the great toe, and pain is episodic but intense. Conventional medical treatment is usually very effective at managing the condition. That stated, dietary manipulation is one of the primary means of controlling the disease. The dietary recommendations offered in association with a diagnosis of gout can seem daunting, but the idea is to cut back on specific foods like red and organ meats, not necessarily to avoid them completely. You can still splurge on occasion!
Read More>>
|
When a Friend Has Celiac Disease
Created on 6/3/2008
M has a friend coming to visit who has celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder where intestinal inflammation develops in response to eating foods that contain the protein gluten. M is concerned about providing her friend appropriate meals, and is seeking guidance regarding the types of foods she can buy at Harris Teeter and the recipes she can follow to make sure her friend stays well and has a good time during her visit.
There are a number of good resources that M can tap into, my favorite being the web site of the Celiac Sprue Association (http://www.csaceliacs.org/index.php). Here you can find excellent background information about celiac disease (also called celiac sprue), as well as recipe ideas that will help guide your shopping at your neighborhood Harris Teeter. I hope this is of help to you, and that you have a wonderful visit with your friend.
Read More>>
|
| < Previous Next > |