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DASH Diet

DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is a special eating plan to lower blood pressure. DASH Diet recommended plans usually based on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, and lean protein. Most DASH-Diet food plans are reach in magnesium, potassium, and calcium, which are beneficial for blood-pressure management. Foods high in salt, saturated fat, and added sugar are limited or even excluded from DASH Diet.

Foods to Eat

Vegetables - bell pepper, mushrooms, broccoli florets, kale, carrots, onion, fresh ginger, fresh garlic, sundried tomatoes.
Fruits - melon, orange, watermelon, peach, avocado
Proteins - poached eggs, fish, lean meat and poultry
Grains - whole-wheat bagel toast, brown rice, wild rice

Foods to Limit

Fatty Meats - limit red meat, like beef, pork and lamb and evrything high in fat, both poly-saturated and trans-saturated
Deep-fried food, especially from the fast food restaurants
Salty Snacks, like chicharrones (fried pork skins), salty fish rings, salty chips and alike
Sugar-sweetened Drinks - includes all regular colas and energy drinks

^* All information in this section is for your reference and educational purposes only. Always visit your family doctor and nutritionist / dietitian before starting any diet.

Diabetics Diet

Most of diets designed for diabetics are based on low-carb, low-GI, high-fiber, lean protein, good oils nutritional plans combined with some form of interval eating / fasting. Keto, Atkins, Mideterranian, Low Glycemic Index (Low-GI) - these are some popular diet names you can find in diebetics diet list.

Foods to Eat

Fruits - all low-sugar, low-GI fruits, like grapefruits, sour apples, oranges, kiwis and pears
Berries - most berries are allowed: blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and raspberries are among the most recommended ones.
Non-starchy Vegetables:
- Broccoli, cauliflower, Brussel Sprouts, bitter melon, cabbage, eggplants, zucchini, yellow squash, artichokes, kale, arugula and leafy greens
- Beans and legumes - chickpeas, green peas, lentils, kidney beans, and other pulses
Healthy Grains:
- Whole grains like rye-, whole-kernel- and whole-wheat breads and pastas
- Brown rice and wild rice
- Steel-cut oats
Dairy - healthy dairy foods like milk and Greek yogurt
Protein - lean meats, fish, and poultry / fowls, like chicken and turkey
Fats - unsaturated fats, like olive oil, avacado oil, coconut oil and whole avocados
Nuts - almonds, walnuts, chestnuts, cashews, brasil nuts and peanuts
Healthy Sweeteners - like Stevia, monk fruit extract ...

Foods to Limit

High-Starch and Refined-grain Products, like white bread, white rice, white pasta and potatoes
High-Starch Vegetables - following veggies shoulod be limited or even fully excluded from diabetic diet:
- Butternut Squash
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Yam
- Sweet corn
- Parsnip
- Broad Beans
High-Starch Fruits, like Bananas, Mangoes and Oranges
Regular Cerials, especially ones with added sugar
Naked-Carbs and ultra-processed food, like ice cream, table sugar, honey, maple syrup
Sugar-sweetened Drinks - includes all regular colas and energy drinks
Regular Candies and Jellys, like Skittles and Jelly Beans
Saturated Fats, especially trans-saturated fats from some dairy- and animal products

^* All information in this section is for your reference and educational purposes only. Always visit your family doctor and nutritionist / dietitian before starting any diet.

Gluten-Free Diet

Gluten-Free diet is a medically recommended food plan for people with celiac disease, an autoimmune response to gluten that causes the body to attack the small intestine, causing belly pain, nausea, bloating or diarrhea.

Gluten-Free diet excludes any foods that contain gluten, which is a protein found in wheat and several other grains. It means eating only whole foods that don’t contain gluten, such as fruits, vegetables, meat and eggs, as well as processed gluten-free foods like gluten-free bread or pasta.

Foods to Eat

Following foods are naturally gluten-free:

Fruits and vegetables
Meat, fish, and poultry
Eggs and Dairy products, like milk, yogurt, and cheese
Beans, legumes, and nuts
Rice, potatoes, and corn
Dishes made of flour from gluten-free foods, such as potatoes, rice, corn, soy, nuts, cassava, amaranth, quinoa, buckwheat, or beans

Foods to Avoid

Any food that contains gluten, must be strictly avoided:

Malt - Wheat, rye, and barley all are gluted-rich grains
Semolina - made from wheat and hence naturally contains gluten
Spelt - a gluten bomb, that is a hybrid of two wheat species that contains more gluten than traditional wheat

^* All information in this section is for your reference and educational purposes only. Always visit your family doctor and nutritionist / dietitian before starting any diet.

Menopause Diet

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Menopause is a natural part of aging for women that normally happens between ages of 45 and 55 and marks the end of their reproductive years. The 4 stages in a woman's menopause life are: premenopause, perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. Main symptoms of menopause vary from person to person and can include: hot flashes, trouble sleeping, joint and muscle discomfort, moodiness and irritability, forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating on routine tasks. Among the first effects menopause can cause in human body are the weight gain, bone health and heart health.

Foods to Eat

Fruits and vegetables rich in micro-elements and vitamins
Calcium-rich food for bone heath:
- Skim milk
- Cow’s milk
- Soy milk
- Yogurt
- Low-fat cheese
Healthy Proteins:
- Lean Meat, like chicken and turkey
- Fish & seafood
- Soy products, like fortified tofu and soy-milks.
- Beans and pulses
- Nuts, such us almonds, walnuts, pistachios and Brasil nuts.
- Seeds, such us Flaxseeds (helps with hot flashes), Pumpkin seeds, Sesame seeds and Sunflower seeds.

Foods to Avoid

Any food that rich in refined sugar and most of artificial sweeteners must be strictly avoided, as they contribute to weight problems and negatively affect the nervous system, triggering hot flushes.

Particularly, avoid below sweeteners which are hundreds of times more sweeter than regular refined sugar:

Sucralose
Saccharin
Splenda
Aspartame
Neotame

^* All information in this section is for your reference and educational purposes only. Always visit your family doctor and nutritionist / dietitian before starting any diet.

Healthy Kidney Diet

This group of diets aimed to regulate a kidney health through the special meal plans, designed to low the blood pressure as well as to low kidney inflamation caused by food. Excessive salt, processed sugar, excessive spices, alcohol and other kidney irretants are excluded from Healthy Kidney Diet. Lean protein, healthy oils and non-starchy vegetables, anti-inflamation drinks (especially, unsweetend cranberry juice) and food reach in anti-oxidants are welcomed in Healthy Kidney Diet.

Foods to Eat

A healthy kidney diet includes:

Healthy Proteins: Lean meats, skinless poultry, eggs, and fish. Egg whites are a good choice because they are high in protein and low in phosphorus.
Fruits: Apples, berries, cherries, grapes, plums, pineapple, and watermelon.
Vegetables: Cabbage, cauliflower, onions, eggplant, turnips, red bell peppers, asparagus, carrots, green beans, cucumbers, peas, squash, zucchini, and radishes.
Whole grains: Barley, buckwheat, bulgur, wild rice, and unsalted popcorn.
Drinks: Water, clear diet sodas, unsweetened tea, apple juice, grape juice, and cranberry juice.
Seasonings and oils: Fresh or dried herbs, spices, garlic, and olive

Foods to Avoid

People with kidney disease should avoid foods that are high in sodium, potassium, or phosphate.

Salty Snacks - salted pretzels, chips, popcorn, and other salted snacks.
Processed Meats - smoked, cured, salted, and canned meat, fish, and poultry.
Frozen Meals - Frozen dinners are often high in sodium.
Soda - soda is high in sugar and calories and provides no nutritional benefit.
Butter - butter is made from animal fat and contains cholesterol, calories, and high levels of saturated fat.

^* All information in this section is for your reference and educational purposes only. Always visit your family doctor and nutritionist / dietitian before starting any diet.

Liquid Diet

A liquid diet is a meal plan made of fluids and foods that don't require chewing (are in liquid form at room temperature). The main medical goal of liquid diet is to promote the healing of digestive tract, that is everything from your mouth and throat to your colon and rectum. There are two types of liquid diets: clear liquid and full liquid. Water, whole-fruit- and vegetable- juices, milk and milk-shakes, yogurt, kefir, broth and soups are a few examples of food used in liquid diet.

Foods to Eat

All types of naturally liquid food:

Broth
Fruit Juice
Vegetable Juice
Regular- or dairy-free milk, like soy milk, almond milk etc.
Smoothies and Milkshakes
Coffee and Tea
Clear or creamed soups
Honey and Syrups
Melted cheese
Poudered proteins

Foods to Avoid

Any food that is not liquid at room temperature must be excluded from liquid diet. Some examples of non-complient foods - bread, meat, nuts and seeds, hard cheese, cakes, cookies and so on.

Foods to Avoid

Any food that is not liquid at room temperature must be excluded from liquid diet. Some examples of non-complient foods - bread, meat, nuts and seeds, hard cheese, cakes, cookies and so on.

^* All information in this section is for your reference and educational purposes only. Always visit your family doctor and nutritionist / dietitian before starting any diet.

Soft Diet

A soft diet, also known as a bland diet or edentulous diet, consists of foods that are easy to digest, low in fiber, and soft in texture. Similar to a Luquid Diet, the main goal here is to include easy to swallow, less chewing foods into a daily meal plans. Soft Diet meal plans include all food from Liquid Diet with addition of soft meals like mashed potatoes, cottage cheese, tofu etc.

Foods to Eat

All types of naturally soft food:

Cottage Cheese and Cream Cheese
Mashed Potatoes
Soft, Clear or creamed soups
Yogurt
Eggs
Soft Tofu
Cooked soft vegetables
Stews
Pastas
ice cream

Foods to Avoid

Any food that requires chewing must be excluded from soft diet.

Hamburgers
Hard Cheese
Thick cold cuts
Large chunks of meat

^* All information in this section is for your reference and educational purposes only. Always visit your family doctor and nutritionist / dietitian before starting any diet.

Low-FODMAP Diet

FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, MonosAccharides and Polyols. A low FODMAP diet is a temporary, restrictive diet that aims to help people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other digestive conditions, like small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), by identifying and eliminating foods that cause digestive issues. The diet is based on the idea that certain sugars, called FODMAPs, can cause intestinal distress. Foods to avoid in low-FODMAP diet include all fructose-rich foods (apples, pears, mangos, watermelon, honey, agave syrup), polyols (sugar alcohols), lactose-rich food (milk, yogurt, ice-cream). legumes (beans, lentis, chikpeas) as well as, so-called, fructant veggies (broccoli, onions, garlic, asparagus) and grains (Rye, Wheat).

FODMAPs diet has three phases:

an elimination phase
a reintroduction phase
a maintenance phase

individually adjustable for every person.

Foods to Eat

Some of the most recommended vegetables in FODMAP diet are:

Arugula
Collard greens
Green beans
Bell peppers
Cabbage and Lettuce
Carrots
Celery and Chard
Cucumbers
Edamame
Eggplant and Zucchini

Recommended low FODMAP Cereals, Grains and Flours:

Buckwheat
Corn flakes
Rice Krispies
Spirulina

Foods to Avoid

Some of the foods recommended to avoid in FODMAps diet include:

Asparagus
Artichoke
Cauliflower
Celery
Garlic
Onions
Peas

For the full list of recommended products and products to avoid in FODMAP diet feel free to visit www.dietvsdisease.org website.

^* All information in this section is for your reference and educational purposes only. Always visit your family doctor and nutritionist / dietitian before starting any diet.

Low-Sulfur Diet

Low-Sulfur Diet is a temporarily, restricted meal plan that aims to reduce a risk of some health conditions / symptoms (flushing, digestive discomforts, and wheezing), linked to excess of sulfur in our bodies. Currently there is no scientific evidence neither for nor agains Low-Sulfur Diet. Always consult with your primary care doctor and dietitian before starting this diet.

Foods to Eat

Foods low in sulfur:

Brussel Sprouts
Rice
Legumes
Almonds, Walnuts and Brasil Nuts
Mushrooms
Avocado
Most of the berries

Foods to Avoid

Food high in sulfur:

Tea and Coffee
Apricots and Peaches
Meat, poultry and fish
Eggs and Cheese

^* All information in this section is for your reference and educational purposes only. Always visit your family doctor and nutritionist / dietitian before starting any diet.

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