Health Conditions
Evidence-based resources to help you achieve a healthier life by managing, preventing, or delaying heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic diseases with medical nutrition therapy, lifestyle changes and self-management skills.Develop intuitive and sustainable habits that will nourish your body, manage your condition, and reduce any unwanted symptoms - all without strict food rules or deprivation.
Soft Foods Dental Post Oral Surgery, Wisdom Teeth Removal or Braces
Soft, easy to chew foods are the best thing to eat after oral surgery, especially within the first few days. There are a number of delicious soft foods to choose from. In some cases, dental braces won't allow the biting surfaces of the teeth to touch so chewing isn't possible. Go to this post for foods that do no ...
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Soft Foods That Are Easy to Chew
Applesauce Au gratin potatoes Avocado Bean soup blended with an emulsion blender and cooked quinoa added. Blueberries Brown rice Canned beans Canned fruit in water Casseroles with tender ingredients Cheese and broccoli soufflé Cheese, soft Chickpea avocado mash Chickpea avocado ...
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Preparing for Shoulder Surgery: The Essential Guide for Comfortable Recovery
Long handled shower brush to wash your back. Keep non-perishable snacks handy to eat when you take your medication. They do not need refrigeration so they are perfect for keeping on your bedside table for middle of the night meds. Fruit cups are an especially good choice. Senna Natural Laxative. Being ...
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Clear Liquid Low Residue Colonoscopy Bowel Prep Diet
Sparkling Fruit Juice 1 cup clear fruit juice from clear liquid list 1/2 cup sparkling water 1/2 cup ice Blend the juice and ice until slushy. Pour in a glass and add sparkling water. Fruit Slushie 1-6 oz can of frozen clear juice concentrate 4 tbsp sugar 3 cups crushed ice Mix all ingredie ...
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Health Dangers of Alcohol Consumption
Researchers have linked alcohol consumption to more than 60 diseases, even in those who are moderate drinkers. Moderate drinking is up to 1 drink per day for women and up to 2 drinks per day for men. What constitutes a drink can be found here. For more detailed information on Alcohol Drinking Levels Defined Cancer lin ...
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Lack of sleep is most likely the main culprit behind low energy. Adults need 7-9 hours per night, seniors 7-8 hours, and teens 14 to 17 years old 8-10 hours. PMID: 30568521 While it's common to sometimes have problems getting to sleep or staying asleep, this can also be a sign of insomnia or anot ...
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The Mediterranean Diet: The Best Diet Pattern for a Long-Term Healthy Lifestyle
Here are a few studies that highlight the benefits of the Mediterranean diet: Estruch, R., et al. (2013). Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease with a Mediterranean diet. The New England Journal of Medicine, 368(14), 1279-1290. This landmark study showed that following a Mediterranean diet supplemented with ext ...
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Meixiong J, Ricco C, Vasavda C, Ho BK. Diet and acne: A systematic review. JAAD Int. 2022 Mar 29;7:95-112. doi: 10.1016/j.jdin.2022.02.012. PMID: 35373155 Penso L, Touvier M, Deschasaux M, et al. Association Between Adult Acne and Dietary Behaviors: Findings From the NutriNet-Santé Prospective Cohort Study.&n ...
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Get moving to lower blood sugar. Many studies have documented that exercise helps in treating diabetes because daily exercise enhances insulin sensitivity. (Remember that decreased insulin sensitivity is a hallmark of type 2 diabetes.) Here are a few examples: All forms of exercise aerobic and strength training have b ...
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Low Nickel Diet for Nickel Allergy
All canned items All nuts (walnuts, cashews, peanuts, almonds, hazelnuts, soy nuts) All seeds (sunflower seeds, linseed) Almonds Baking powder, large amounts, Beans Bran, wheat, bran biscuits, some fiber tablets Buckwheat Cashews Chocolate and cocoa drinks, especially dark chocolate, chocolate mil ...
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ACSM Urges Cancer Survivors to Exercise
The American College of Sports Medicine recommends cancer survivors try to exercise for two and a half hours per week. These guidelines advise cancer survivors to exercise more, even those who haven't yet finished their treatment. Overall findings: exercise training were generally safe for cancer survivors and t ...
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There are so many benefits of being in good shape, at a healthy body fat percentage and healthy weight and exercising regularly. Bottom line: it can lower your risk of mortality from all causes. Unfortunately nearly 40% of American adults aged 20 and over are obese. 71.6% of adults aged 20 ...
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