Having a fun movie time with your girl gang tonight? Don’t you worry, you can still be on a diet and go easy with your snack options. Try these super tasty snacks that are suitable for those following a Whole30 diet, and you will not miss a bucket of popcorn. These mouthwatering snacks will satiate your hunger pangs as well. Kale Chips Use the kale leaves (eliminate the stalks) for making these chips. Wash and pat dry the leaves, coat the leaves well with some coconut oil, dust a little salt and onion powder, and spread the leaves out on the baking tray. Bake them and enjoy the snack. Trail Mix This one is quite easy to put together if you have some roasted cashews, almonds, walnuts, dried coconut pieces, raisins, dried unsweetened cranberries, mango and pineapple pieces. You could also add some sunflower, pumpkin, and flax seeds for even a delicious flavor. Salad Wrap Open up some fresh lettuce and fill it in with readymade turkey strips, some grated carrots, sliced bell peppers, and a spoonful of homemade salsa. Wrap these into tiny pockets and stick a toothpick, so it stays put until it finds its way into hungry stomachs that are on a Whole30 diet.

Osteoporosis is a serious health issue in which the bones become fragile and weak. The disease makes the person susceptible to bone fracture, even from minor falls or injuries. However, there are certain lifestyle treatments for osteoporosis that can prevent any damage to the bones. Consuming a well-balanced diet that is replete with bone-healthy food items can give you much needed strength and keep osteoporosis at bay. Here are a few diet tips that you can follow to fight osteoporosis naturally: Dairy products: Calcium is the most important nutrient that can keep your bones healthy, and the most calcium-enriched food is milk and other dairy products. Calcium deficiency in the body can lead to a number of severe health conditions, including osteoporosis. So, make sure to include low-fat dairy products in your diet, such as cheese, tofu, yogurt, skimmed milk, etc. The presence of protein and calcium in the milk will make your bones stronger. Fish: Fish such as canned sardines and salmon are rich in calcium. Also, fatty fish such as mackerel and tuna are a great source of vitamin D. Both these nutrients play an active role in supplementing bone health. Nuts: This is one of the easiest yet effective lifestyle treatments for osteoporosis.

When an expectant mother develops high sugar levels, it is called gestational diabetes. Healthy eating, being physically active during pregnancy, proper medication and regular screening are important. Both mother and child are at the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later, hence be in touch with your doctors and manage your diet as per their recommendations. Snack Ideas for gestational diabetes Replace a meal with a snack One of the recommendations for diabetics is instead of having three large meals; you can have five or six smaller meals, and out of them, two can be substituted with healthy snacks. Snacks and Nutrition Snacks should not be to fill hunger pangs. They should also be healthy enough to give the required nutrition. High sugary snacks and packaged and processed snacks with hidden sugar should be avoided. Snack and Ketone Women with gestational diabetes are at risk for hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia. That is the blood glucose goes too high or too low. Hence meals and snacks have to be taken at fixed times and a routine will help. If women are taking insulin therapy to keep, they might need too late snacks to avoid ketone. Snack and Free food To prevent weight gain, pregnant women end up having zero calorie snacks, which are called, free food.

Lifestyle modification is a key component of Schizophrenia treatment and care. Along with medication, patients have to strictly abstain from any form of substance abuse – it could be cigarettes, drugs or alcohol. Combining with physical activity and diet modification, there are many recorded instances of symptoms showing considerable improvement. Among the diet modifications, the one that is catching up is the Ketogenic Diet or the Keto Diet. What is Ketogenic Diet? Keto Diet is a new diet that recommends high fat, low-carbs, and enough protein. When you reduce the carb intake and increase it with a higher amount of fat, the body begins to burn the fat and convert it into energy. The Keto diet also turns the fat into ketones in the liver, which is again converted to energy. As the fat burns, Keto aids in weight loss and subsequent reduction in sugar levels. Keto diet and schizophrenia Making the change from a typical diet to a Keto diet will be a challenge considering that many with Schizophrenia could also be suffering from eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia. Medication used to treat Schizophrenia can have side effects ranging from high blood sugar and obesity. A Ketogenic diet, however, is safe.

A high salt diet will upset the sodium balance leading to reduced functioning of the kidney. The kidney will then not be able to flush out the excess water, leading to blood pressure putting additional pressure on the kidneys. The effect of excessive minerals on the kidney is also similar and hence both food items high on sodium and mineral should be avoided. Avocado Avocados are a popular and favorite food. It is recommended for many health conditions as it contains nutrients and antioxidants but it also contains high levels of potassium, which can be detrimental to renal cancer patients. Colas Colas are addictive and high on sugar and additives. The dark-colored colas contain phosphorus and added salts that can be absorbed by the intestine, which gives the cola the color and keeps it long-lasting. Those diagnosed with renal cancer should avoid dark colas in particular. Brown Rice A cup of brown rice could contain as high as 150 mg of phosphorous and 154 mg of potassium. One can still eat brown rice off and on if they control the portion size and supplement with vegetables. They can also look for alternative grains like barley and buckwheat. Tomatoes Tomatoes contain potassium and are not recommended for anyone with renal cancer.

One of the main goals of a nutritionist is to prepare a plan for patients that provide them with sufficient nutrients. Preparing such a plan can be difficult when it comes to cancer patients, wherein the side effects can be mild or severe. Patients may experience just one or many side effects. Here is a list of readymade or easy to make snacks that can be beneficial for cancer patients. Nausea/Vomiting Eat snacks that are light, non-fatty, non-greasy, and odorless. Plain toast, crackers, pretzels Angel food cake Boiled potato Broiled or baked chicken without skin Plain or fruit yogurt Soft fruit and steamed or boiled vegetables Bouillon, fruit juices, tea, and water Keep sipping a few mouthfuls of fluids every half an hour to keep you hydrated. Start with one or two tablespoons of solids as your nausea subsides. If you can hold it, then very gradually increase the portion sizes. Diarrhea During a sudden attack of diarrhea, the recommendation is to have fluids only for about 10 to 12 hours. This not only keeps compensates for the loss of fluids but also gives some rest for the system. You can eat these snacks and fluids in very small quantities – a tablespoon or two every hour as the frequency of diarrhea reduces.

Inflammation in the joints and severe pain are the most common symptoms of Psoriatic arthritis. This inflammation will not go away and makes the joints stiff and painful. You can modify your diet and make changes to your lifestyle to feel some relief from painful symptoms. You have to give up quite a few of your favorite food and an occasional food craving is normal. One of the most common cravings is for sugar. Here are a few recipes that cater to your sugar craving and are equally safe for your condition. These recipes have natural ingredients that can be added to the diet of the patient with psoriatic arthritis. Ginger carrot smoothie Blend 1 cup of almond milk, ½-cup fresh carrot juice, and 1-cup fresh or frozen banana, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 1 tsp of ground turmeric ½-cup mango and ½ orange. You can have this as for breakfast or even as a snack. This smoothie with natural ingredients can be included in the diet. Pineapple smoothie Blend 1 cup of coconut milk, ½ cup of frozen pineapple, ½-cup mango and ½-cup banana. Pineapple contains an enzyme called Bromelain that is beneficial for arthritis treatment. This is a low calorie, no sugar, and vitamin-rich drink.

Hepatitis C affects the liver and can lead to cirrhosis, or inflammation of the liver. Hence, one must make sure to balance their food intake to manage Hepatitis C. There is no particular diet prescribed for Hepatitis C, but a healthy diet will ensure that the symptoms do not worsen the condition. Here are a few guidelines for a healthy diet that can help maintain liver health and manage Hepatitis C. Balanced diet A balanced diet includes a combination of proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, nutrients, and fats. A balanced diet can be customized to a person’s health condition. A person prone to inflammatory diseases should not eat food that will trigger inflammation, a person with renal disease should avoid food that is rich in sodium, potassium or phosphorus. Similarly, a person who has Hepatitis C should have a balanced diet but avoid that food that could aggravate any further damage to the liver. A balanced diet should contain items from each group of vegetables, pulses, and animal or plant protein, fat, dairy, and whole grains. You can include suitable alternatives if you are a vegan. Vegetables Vegetables containing antioxidants are crucial to improve the overall strength during recovery. You should also take particular vegetables that can strengthen the liver and helps in detoxifying the liver.

Who can avoid that 4pm hunger when you know that all you need is a handful of fries or perhaps a meat fry? Well, feasting on fried foods may cause more harm. If you are gravitating towards living a healthier lifestyle, we advise you to stick to plant-based food in order to keep your health in check and your weight maintained. The following healthy vegetarian/vegan dishes will not only satiate your hunger pangs but also help you maintain your health. Avocado & Corn It does take some time to put this together but by itself, it makes for a great snack. It can also be served with some tortilla chips if you like. Ingredients Frozen corn kernel – one package of about 16 ounce – thawed Ripe olives – 2 Nos. drained off its juices from the can Bell pepper – 1, finely chopped Onion – 1, finely chopped Garlic cloves – 4 Nos., minced Olive oil – as required Lemon juice – ½ cup Oregano – 2 teaspoon dried Salt – as required Cider vinegar – 2 tablespoons Ground Black pepper – ½ teaspoon Avocados – 5 Nos, peeled, pitted and also diced Method In a large bowl, mix corn, olives, bell pepper, and an onion.

A gout flare-up can last for just a day or about 10 days. Currently, doctors use medication along with diet and lifestyle changes to treat chronic gout. During the first few attacks the symptoms, the pain, the inflammation is mild. Many just brush it away and do not get it treated. Untreated gout can lead to chronic gout. Men above the age of 50, women going through menopause, people who continue to eat high purine food and drink more than prescribed amounts are all at risk. Chronic gout is also a side effect of certain medications like diuretics. Since chronic gout cannot be cured, it has to be managed. Acute Gout vs. Chronic Gout Acute gout affects only a few joints and the person will only feel mild symptoms of swelling and pain. The symptoms also disappear once the flare-ups subside. The attack lasts only for 10 days or so. The symptoms might never come back or happen rarely. Chronic Gout affects more than a few joints, and you can have more than one attack within a year and it leads to stiffness of the joints. The joints can suffer damage resulting in mobility problems. Stiff fingers, toes, and pain in the knees can cause difficulty in using them freely.