Spastic colitis or Irritable Bowel Syndrome is the most common form of inflammation of the colon, can result from anxiety, stress, or lack of adequate fiber in the diet. IBS signs and symptoms include belching, flatulence, heartburn, mucus in the stools, cramp-like pain, constipation (sometimes alternating with diarrhea), and nausea. It is also known as [...]

Kosher Dietary Practices Kosher means food products made without milk or meat or their derivatives. It allows only specific types of meat. The term “Kosher” is applicable to foods which are according to Jewish dietary laws or the “Kashruth”. These foods are labeled as “K” or “pareve” or “U” on the food label. A kosher [...]

Is there anything like a bad food or a good food? Not really! But there is a guideline to help you understand which foods you should opt for in order to eat right. For arguments sake, let’s say there are wrong foods (or bad foods). So, What are Bad Foods? These are those foods which [...]

What are Gluten free Foods? Gluten free foods are those which are devoid of the gluten protein which is present in wheat, rye, barley and at times oats. People with Celiac disease are recommended a gluten-free diet. If these people eat or drink any food having gluten, the lining of their intestinal tract gets damaged [...]

Diet Guidelines for Colostomy Patient Carefully select foods and give one at a time. Add new foods one by one. It is important to experiment and watch for any digestive problems. Keep a food record to check which foods are troublesome foods which give side effects. Sometimes a food may not be tolerated the first [...]

Colostomy is a surgical treatment done when the colon (portion of the large intestine) and rectum are irreparably damaged. Cancer, bowel obstruction, fistula or stricture, congenital defects, ischemia, trauma, inflammatory disease are some conditions which can damage the colon and rectum. Nutritional problems are associated with this colostomy treatment. You can avoid most dietary problems [...]

FOLLOWED ALLOWED AND RESTRICTED Dysphagia 3 Category Foods Allowed Foods Restricted Beverages Thin and clear liquids as tolerated, milk Only as per individual patient tolerance Breads Melba toast, crackers, toast and pretzels Only as per individual patient tolerance Cereals Most hot or cold cereals Coarse granola, etc., as per individual patient tolerance Desserts Ice cream, [...]

FOLLOWED ALLOWED AND RESTRICTED Dysphagia I Category Foods Allowed Foods Restricted Beverages According to individual tolerance All others Breads None All Cereals Smooth cooked cereals Gruel, bread, toast, crackers Desserts Ice cream, pudding, gelatin Fats Butter, margarine, cream, mayonnaise, vegetable oils, shortening, whipped toppings All others Fruits and Juices Applesauce, thickened juices All others Non-meat [...]

What is Dysphagia? Dysphagia means a problem with food swallowing or chewing. These gives rise to eating difficulties, increasing the risk for malnutrition. Dysphagia symptoms, causes, treatment and home remedies are discussed in the Home Remedies for Dysphagia section. Dysphagia Diet The dysphagia diet involves modifying the consistency of food to enable easy oral intake, [...]

Geriatric Diet or Diet for Mature Adults As we progress in age, our bodies go through certain changes that make nutrition and the food we eat very important. In most mature adults, some body functions slow down and daily physical activities tend to decrease considerably. The lifestyle tends to be much more sedentary and less [...]