Potassium is a mineral that assists in maintaining normal blood pressure and proper contraction of the heart. The nervous system, digestive system, muscles and heart are kept healthy. It is found in whole grains, vegetables, milk, fruits, peas and dried beans. Need of a low potassium diet If an individual has kidney problems, excess potassium […]
Purpose Lactose is the simple sugar found in milk and milk products. It can also be found in a variety of other foods and even as a filler in some pills and capsules. The enzyme lactase, present in the lining of the small intestine, splits lactose into two simple sugars. These simple sugars can then […]
Within each group, these foods can be exchanged for each other. You can use this list to give yourself more choices. Vegetables Fat-Free and Very Low fat Milk Very Lean Protein Fruits Lean Protein Medium Fat Proteins Starches Fats Vegetables contain 25 calories and 5 grams of carbohydrate. One serving equals: At-Free and Very Low […]
A calorie is a calorie is a calorie whether it comes from fat or carbohydrate. Anything eaten in excess can lead to weight gain. You can lose weight by eating less calories and by increasing your physical activity. Reducing the amount of fat and saturated fat that you eat is one easy way to limit […]
PATIENT/FAMILY INFORMATION SHEET What is a low sodium diet? When your doctor orders a low sodium diet for you, it means that you must limit the amount of sodium or salt in the foods you eat to 2 grams (or 2000 milligrams) per day. The sodium content in foods is listed on the food labels […]
PATIENT/FAMILY INFORMATION SHEET What is Potassium? Potassium is a mineral necessary for normal muscle and heart function. For some people however, too much potassium may be dangerous. Potassium is found mainly in fruits and vegetables, but it is also present in dairy products, nuts, seeds, legumes, and some grain products. The regular daily recommended potassium […]
PATIENT/FAMILY INFORMATION SHEET What is a low fiber, low residue diet? Fiber is a component of plant foods that cannot be completely digested by the body. Residue refers to undigested materials, including fiber, that make up stool. A low fiber, low residue diet restricts foods such as whole grains, most fruits and vegetables, legumes, nuts […]
PATIENT/FAMILY INFORMATION SHEET What is a low fat, low cholesterol diet? When your doctor orders a low fat, low cholesterol diet for you, it means that you must limit the amount of fat and cholesterol in the foods that you eat. In general, a low fat, low cholesterol diet includes fresh foods, which are naturally […]
PATIENT/FAMILY INFORMATION SHEET What is a high fiber diet? Fiber is a component of plant foods that can not be completely digested by the body. A high fiber diet includes foods such as fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, whole grains, bran and beans. All of these foods are rich sources of dietary fiber. Animal and dairy […]
PATIENT/FAMILY INFORMATION SHEET What is a controlled carbohydrate diet? A controlled carbohydrate diet means that meals contain carbohydrate-rich foods in fairly equal amounts. That is, each breakfast has about the same amount of carbohydrate-rich foods as do lunches and dinners. This consistency helps to control your blood sugar levels. On a controlled carbohydrate diet, […]
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