September 14, 2011
High Fibre Recipes
Click here for some High Fibre Recipes (Dietitians of Canada)
READ MOREDigestion Issues
September 14, 2011
Irritable Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Crohn’s disease can affect the entire digestive tract, from the mouth to the anus. Ulcerative colitis affects the large intestine and the rectum. You absorb most of the nutrients from your food in the small intestine. Some nutrients are absorbed in the large intestine.…
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Eating Guidelines for Diverticular Disease
The following steps you can take may help you prevent or control your diverticular disease. Enjoy a healthy diet that includes a wide variety of foods. Eat plenty of high fibre foods to get the recommended amount of fibre Click here to read more about Eating Guidelines for Diverticular Disease (Dietitians of Canada)
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Diet, Nutrition, & Inflammatory Bowel Disease
One of the basic necessities of life is food. In this booklet, we will introduce you to some of the facts related to diet, nutrition and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). As always, you should discuss your concerns and ideas with the physicians, nurses and dietitians on your health care team, particularly if you are contemplating…
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Gluten Free Resources
Click here for Resources for Living With Celiac Disease (Dietitians of Canada) to learn about: Claiming gluten-free food expenses Cookbooks and Menu Planning Magazines Websites Click here for more information on making Gluten Free Substitutions (Dietitians of Canada) in recipes Click here to read about the Safety of Oats (Health Canada) for those living with Celiac Disease
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Nutrition for elders: 75 and up
Healthy Eating in Your 70’s By Andrea Holwegner, Calgary Herald November 11, 2010 The good news is that it is never too late to begin changes to your nutrition and lifestyle to help improve your health. If you’re in your mid-70s and onward, you can boost the vitality and energy with which to enjoy your…
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