Question 1

what's a good diet plan to follow?

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Diets: Depends on purpose of the diet. If to help lower blood sugars it will differ from those to provide increased levels of vitamins or to lower cholesterol and other fats or to correct iron deficiency, etc.  If you are trying to lose weight eat 3 meals a day leaving table satisfied but not stuffed, eliminate all empty calories, snacks and sugary soft drinks, minimize alcohol and exercise regularly.

Question 2

what diet should a diabetic individual follow?

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Steady blood sugar: The most important goal for people with diabetes is to maintain normal blood sugar levels throughout the day by balancing food and medications you take. Guidelines recommend a diet where the carbohydrates come from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Avoid trans fats and excess salt (less than 1.5gm per day). It might be helpful to develop a diet together with a nutritionist.

Question 3

since im having gilberts syndrome do i need to follow any diet?

Accepted Answer

No: Gilbert syndrome is a benign liver disorder and requires no treatment or specific diet.

Question 4

how effective is the atkin's diet if you follow it very strictly?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the goal: An atkin's type diet can be very effective and is one of the fastest diets for weight loss.  Many also experience significant improvements in Insulin resistance with this type of diet.

With cholesterol parameters, many notice improvement, however cholesterol "hyperabsorbers" may experience the opposite.

This diet does have certain risks and should be monitored by a physician.

Question 5

i have celiac disease, what's going to happen if i don't follow the recommended diet?

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Bad: The slightest bit of gluten can make you very sick and tear up your gut, causing diarrhea, malabsorption, and other related symptoms.

Question 6

what is a gud ketosis diet to follow?

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Ketosis food plan: Please check w/your doctor to make sure your health permits the Ketogenic Food Plan.  Then high GOOD fat such as olive oil, coconut oil, natural peanut butter, etc., moderate protein, and low carbs.  The interaction of the good fat and low carbs produce ketones, making you a fat burning machine, rather than a sugar burner.  Peace and good health.

Question 7

i have gastroparesis. should i follow the fodmap diet?

Accepted Answer

FODMAP is for: Irritable bowel syndrome patients. Check w/your GI doctor for their recommendations and if you have diabetes, get your sugar under control.

Question 8

you had your gallbladder removed, there a certain diet you need to follow?

Accepted Answer

Not really: You should be able to eat anything, within reason, without difficulty.  Issues such as heartburn or indigestion are not a gall bladder issue.

Question 9

is there a specific diet to follow for ibs?

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Variable: There three different varieties of IBS and each has to be addressed somewhat differently. You may consult this site for information and then discuss the matter with your doctor.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/irritable-bowel-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20360016
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 10

what diet should hypothyroidism people follow?

Accepted Answer

See below: Many factors in our diets affect thyroid health. Certain foods can inhibit thyroid function, esp. cruciferous vegetables (like broccoli and cauliflower), soy, millet and flax, while foods rich in iodine and selenium support thyroid function. They don't give us enough room to elaborate so please see http://draxe.com/hypothyroidism-diet-natural-treatment/
and http://tinyurl.com/ogqvr2b for details.

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