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… Mediterranean Diet On this page: Overview Overview What is a Mediterranean diet? The Mediterranean diet is a heart-healthy style of …
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… Vegetarian Diets On this page: Overview Eating a Healthy Diet Vegetarian Diets for Children and Teens …
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… Vegan Diet On this page: Overview Overview What is a vegan diet? A vegan (say "VEE-gun" or "VAY-gun") diet is a type of vegetarian diet. Besides not eating meat, …
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… PKU Diet On this page: Overview Overview A low-protein diet is the main treatment for phenylketonuria (PKU). This … foods, such as soda pop and sugar substitutes. PKU diets typically do not contain high-protein foods such as: …
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… Antioxidants and your diet Last updated December 1, 2018 Download PDF Document … cigarette smoke and pollutants in air, water and food. A diet rich in antioxidants helps to keep you healthy and … eating plan. Examples include Canada’s Food Guide, the Mediterranean diet, DASH diet or Portfolio diet. These …
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… Pregnancy: Vegetarian Diet On this page: Overview Overview A balanced vegetarian diet can provide all the nutrients you need for a healthy pregnancy. If you eat a vegetarian diet, pay special attention to getting enough protein , …
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… Special Diets for Epilepsy On this page: Overview Overview When the … ) fat, it creates substances called ketones . The ketogenic diet tries to force the body to use more fat for energy … increasing fat and restricting carbohydrates. The ketogenic diet can be used to prevent seizures in an adult or a child …
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… Plant-based diet guidelines Last updated August 1, 2016 Download PDF … Spanish Document Vietnamese Introduction A plant-based diet is made up of mostly plant foods: vegetables, fruits, … the meal. For plant-based recipe ideas, try vegetarian and Mediterranean Diet cookbooks and other cuisines that include …
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… Following a Low-Fibre Diet On this page: Overview Overview What is a low-fibre diet? A low-fibre diet contains foods that don't create much waste (stool). …
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… Managing constipation with diet: adults Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … routine You have been constipated for several days and diet changes have not helped You have intense pain in your … place Blockage of stool in the large intestine How can my diet help with constipation? Fibre and fluids work together …
