TAGS diet

Colitis is an inflammation of the mucosa of the colon due to many causes. Commonly, we use the term colitis to define sporadic episodes of diarrhea accompanied by abdominal pain. We shall focus our attention on spastic colitis, which is characterized by recurring episodes not related to biochemical and organic abnormalities of the colon: more appropriately we will talk about the irritable colon... read

DISCUSSION Compliance with the diet is critical to achieving and maintaining a good result, and is based on several factors; the choice of a diet very close to the habits of patients and the whole family, can lead to greater diet adherence over time. It is also important not to underestimate the interval of time between meals which is about 7 hours in the lifestyles of our population. herefore,... read

The Garcinia Cambodia is a moderate sized tree belonging to the family of Guttiferae, which grows naturally in India, southern Indochina, Cambodia and the Philippines. Its leaves are dark and shiny, and its fruit is oval shaped, large, and covered with yellow or orange fleshy pericarp. The peoples of South India, because of its sour flavor, use it to flavor Curry, or use it in food preparation... read

Dietary habits effect our lives, for both, deficiency or for excess of nutrients, and, together with a host of other factors, play a role in the development of the chronic diseases that are more frequently seen in this era of increased longevity. The diet related risk factors can be dealt with and modified throughout life, also in advanced age, but appropriate strategies are needed to induce... read

Pregnancy for women with diabetes, as for any other woman, is a moment in the life of great importance, perhaps the most important of all. But it is equally important for her partner to deal with it responsibly and with the necessary knowledge. Both must know its meaning, implications and possible complications, and methods to prevent adverse events. Indeed, although today the outlook is better... read

Gastroesophageal reflux is a physiological phenomenon: normally we all have small reflux of gastric material into the esophagus. This condition becomes pathological, and known as gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), when the reflux occurs for a period of time causing a series of esophageal symptoms (e.g. heartburn, spontaneous regurgitation of gastric material in the esophagus, and atypical... read

The plateau phenomenon is the period that occurs during a low-calorie diet in which the patient is not losing fat despite complying with the dietary restrictions. It is always the fat that must be taken into consideration, because the weight increases or decreases depend mostly on water retention. It is very important that the doctor, or the dietitian, know when the plateau phenomenon is... read

It is customary to say: "we are in the era of the internet". It is undeniable that the desire to communicate is a feature of human beings, and that it is even truer that today communication has become “social networking”, or “communi-care”. The proliferation of social networks and blogs are the more visible result. The public administration has long agreed to use the web to communicate... read

This article will explain how we calculate our daily requirement of calories. A very frequent question that arises in the gym is: "What should I eat? .. How much should I eat? How many calories a day should I take? " These are frequently asked questions from regulars in gyms and sports centers. Throughout the years, there has been a big debate about the link-Esthetics- Sports... read

A healthy diet, which is rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains and legumes and contains limited red meat, preserved meats and sugared beverages, protects against tumor development and recurrences. The right diet can be one “protective” factor against cancer, but lifestyle must always be considered as well. Indeed, it is important to engage in physical activity and avoid alcohol and... read