Recently I learned something new about myself. Not anything extraordinary or shocking, but it does involve my health. Following a colonoscopy on Friday morning, a doctor discovered that I have diverticulosis.
What is diverticulosis?
In the lining of the colon or lower portion of the large intestine, small pouches or sacs which bulge outward can develop in weak spots of the colon wall. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. When a person has several pouches, they have the condition...
Did you know that meeting your dietary requirements for fiber is very important? This is because fiber has a wide range of wonderful... Read more »
A reader recently asked if eating a significant amount of fiber can diminish the effect of Lipitor (atorvastatin) in reducing cholesterol... Read more »
If you are a big person who would like to get smaller, the "Diet for a Small Person" is for you. It's the updated and micro version of... Read more »
Most people agree that fiber is good for us, and for this reason some nutritionists tell us we should eat fruit, which contains... Read more »
Do you have high cholesterol? Increase your fiber! Do you have high blood pressure? Increase your fiber! Are you overweight? Increase... Read more »
A study of more than 100,000 adults has found that those who eat a high-fiber diet have a lower risk of COPD than those who rarely eat whole grains,... Read more »
A recent study suggests that a low-glycemic diet may be better than a high-fiber, high-carb diet when it comes to managing diabetes. Researchers say... Read more »
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Nutrition BasicsFats and OilsSome fat is essential for normal body function. Fats can have good or bad effects on health, depending on their... Read more »
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Heart-Healthy Diet GuidelinesKey recommendations for a heart-healthy diet include:Eat a balanced diet with plenty of high-fiber foods, such as... Read more »
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The goals of a heart-healthy diet are to eat foods that help obtain or maintain healthy levels of cholesterol and fatty molecules called lipids. You... Read more »
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