Diets are simply a compilation of all the food, beverages and dietary supplements we consume to provide our bodies with the nutrients needed for good health. Diets are modified for numerous reasons including; if an individual cannot tolerate a substance (lactose intolerance, allergies), disease management requires more or less of a specific nutrient (diabetic diet), or a lifestyle choice (vegetarian). Read more: Special Diets & Recipes Article
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Superfoods Quiz: List of Top Superfoods
Take our Superfoods Quiz! Get to know how unprocessed, raw, organic foods and healthy drinks are rich in nutrients and dietary...
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Lower Your Cholesterol, Save Your Heart
Need to lower your cholesterol levels? Use these smart diet tips to quickly and easily lower your blood cholesterol levels....
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Gluten-Free Diet: Popular Gluten-Free Foods in Pictures
Starting a gluten free diet? Get the facts about gluten free foods -- with tips on what to avoid, what to enjoy, and delicious,...
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High Protein Diets: Good or Bad?
Low-carb, high-protein diets are quite popular. High protein diets let you snack on protein-rich foods you love, but what are the...
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Vegetarian Diet: Tasty, Basic Choices in Pictures
Thinking about becoming a vegetarian? Compared to the general population, the typical vegetarian has a lower body mass index...
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Skinny Sipping: Best and Worst Drinks for Losing Weight in Pictures
From coffee to cocktails, learn which beverages can help or hinder a healthy lifestyle. See the best and worst drinks for weight...
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Menopause & Perimenopause: Symptoms, Signs
What is menopause? What are the signs of menopause? What age does menopause start? Learn about menopause and perimenopause...
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Heartburn: Foods to Eat, Foods to Avoid
Learn the symptoms of heartburn and which foods cause heartburn or GERD. Discover home remedies and which foods may provide...
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How to Lose Weight Without Dieting: 24 Fast Facts
Weight loss without dieting? No diet, no problem. Learn the best way to lose weight with these weight loss tips designed to help...
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Cholesterol Levels: What the Numbers Mean
Do you know the different cholesterol levels and what they mean? Learn the alphabet soup of cholesterol testing: LDL, HDL, good,...
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How to Lose Weight Fast: Easy Weight Loss Tips
Here are the best ways for men and women to lose weight. Fast facts from experts show weight loss is possible for everyone trying...
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Amazing Eggs: Recipes for Eggs 6 Ways in Pictures
In moderation, eggs are nutrient-rich and healthy. Learn about eating eggs in moderation as part of a healthy diet and try these...
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Food Swaps for Meals and Snacks for Heart Health in Pictures
Explore 10 food swaps for heart-wise dining. Learn what food to buy and how to cook in order to make a big difference for your...
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Game Day Party: Healthy Recipes & Drinks for Sports Season
Learn how to make game day healthy with these recipes and tips. Explore healthy game day appetizers, snacks, and more....
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Healthy Seeds: 11 Edible Super Seeds for Better Nutrition
Are pumpkin seeds good for your health? What's the nutritional value of chia seeds? Find out how to easily incorporate more...
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Colon Cancer
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Diverticulitis (Diverticulosis, Diverticular Disease)
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GERD (Acid Reflux, Heartburn)
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Migraine Headache
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Obesity
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Fatty Liver (NASH)
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12 Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms, Stages, Causes, and Life Expectancy
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Menopause
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Heart Attack Prevention
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Tips for Managing Type 1 and 2 Diabetes at Home
Managing your diabetes is a full time commitment. The goal of diabetic therapy is to control blood glucose levels and prevent the...
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Cancer
Cancer is a disease caused by an abnormal growth of cells, also called malignancy. It is a group of 100 different diseases, and...
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Insulin Resistance
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Binge Eating Disorder
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Breast Cancer and Coping With Stress
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Gestational Diabetes
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Heart Valve Disease
Heart valve disease occurs when the heart valves do not work the way they should. Symptoms of valve disease include shortness of...
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Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which a person's pancreas does not produce enough insulin to meet the needs of the body....
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Type 1 Diabetes (Symptoms, Causes, Diet, Treatment, Life Expectancy)
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (juvenile) is an auto-immune disease with no known cause at this time. Symptoms of type 1 diabetes...
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Metabolic Syndrome
The main features of metabolic syndrome include insulin resistance, hypertension (high blood pressure), cholesterol...
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Preventing Diabetes Naturally (Type 2, Diet, Causes, Symptoms)
Prediabetes is a condition in which a person has early symptoms of diabetes, but have not yet fully developed the condition. If...
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Diabetic Diet
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Snoring (Causes, Aids, Remedies, Solutions)
Snoring, like all other sounds, is caused by vibrations that cause particles in the air to form sound waves. While we are asleep,...
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Diabetes Treatment (Type 1 and Type 2 Medications and Diet)
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High Cholesterol: Frequently Asked Questions
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children (IBS)
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Iron Deficiency
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IBS Triggers (Prevention)
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Diabetes Diet for Type 2 Diabetes, List of Foods
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15 Foods That Cause Constipation
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Prediabetes
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Treatment & Diagnosis
- Superfoods FAQs
- 11 Diabetes Diet Tips for the Holidays
- Best-Tasting Vegetarian Foods
- Mother's Day Breakfast Made Easy
- Vegetarian, Part-time: Tips and Recipes
- Food Allergy: The Facts
- Migraines: Eat to Minimize Your Migraines
- Diabetes: Eating Well with Type 2 Diabetes
- IBS: What Can I Eat?
- Soy Diet: Painless Ways to Add Soy to Your Diet
- Vegetarian Diets: Get The Facts
- PMS-Free Diet? What You Eat May Effect PMS
- Menopause: Change of Life, Change of Diet
- Diabetes: What Can I Eat?
- Cancer Prevention: The Anticancer Diet
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): What Do I Eat?
Medications & Supplements
- Amaryl (glimepiride)
- orlistat (Xenical, alli)
- glucose (Insta-Glucose, Dex4, Enfamil Glucose, Glutol, Glutose and many others)
- tolazamide (Tolinase brand has been discontinued.)
- fenofibrate (Antara, Fenoglide, Fibricor, Lipofen, Lofibra, Tricor, Triglide, Trilipix)
- Bile Acid Sequestrants
- omega-3-acid ethyl esters
- Saxenda (liraglutide injection)
- alirocumab (Praluent)
- Repatha (evolocumab)
Prevention & Wellness
- Some Reasons to Work With a Dietitian
- Health Tip: Add Flavor to Fruit and Veggies
- Not All Whole Grain Products Are Created Equal, Study Claims
- Health Tip: Curb Late-Night Snacking
- Which Diet Plans Are Most Popular? Dieters Choose
- How to Choose the Healthiest Salad Dressing
- Mindfulness Key to Losing Weight While Eating Out
- Is There an ADHD Diet?
- Report Looks at Best Diets, Easiest to Follow
- Celiac Disease in Women Linked to Depression Risk
- Bottom Line: Overeating Boosts Fat, Whatever the Protein Level
- Very Restricted Diet May Reduce Symptoms of IBS
- New Clues to Low-Calorie Diets and Longer Life
- Happy, Healthy, Valentine!
- 28 Tips for Nighttime Heartburn Relief
- Cholesterol Facts
- TLC Diet Daily Food Guide
- Flat Belly Diet! Does It Fall Flat on Its Promises?
- The Pritikin Principle
- Cancer Prevention: Eat to Lower Your Cancer Risk
- Gluten Intolerance: Against the Grain
- Heartburn and GERD: Lifestyle Changes
- Summer Foods: Don't Feel the Heartburn
- Diabetes: Sweet Holiday Tips for Diabetics
- Alternative Therapies for IBS
- Cholesterol Fighting Foods for Your Diet Portfolio
- Women's Nutrition Needs Special Attention
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