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Add Peanut Butter To Your Diet If You Have This Medical Diagnosis – Health Digest
In a 2-tablespoon serving of smooth peanut butter with no salt, you’ll get 7.1 grams of protein, reports the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Not far behind, you’ll find 7.01 grams of protein in the same-size serving of crunchy peanut butter (via USDA). Experts at Brain Balance explain that protein is an attention-enhancing nutrient, and […]
Avoid Eating Too Many Potatoes If You Have This Medical Condition – Health Digest
The reason potassium can pose a health risk to patients with chronic kidney disease is because the kidneys are already struggling to regulate potassium levels in the body, explains the National Kidney Foundation. Increased potassium intake can subsequently put a person at risk for hyperkalemia, a condition in which the amount of potassium in the […]
Avoid Eating Onions If You Have This Medical Condition – Health Digest
The reason onions can make matters worse for IBD patients is that they’re considered a high-FODMAP (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols) food. FODMAPs are sugars that can prompt unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms like bloating, gas, or stomach pain, registered dietitian Anne-Marie Stelluti explains (via Crohn’s & Colitis Australia). Additionally, if you’re experiencing diarrhea as a […]
Avoid Eating These Salad Ingredients Every Day If You Have This Medical Condition – Health Digest
While salads with alkaline-rich ingredients can be especially good for heartburn, there are some ingredients you need to avoid eating. We’re talking acidic tomatoes; fried croutons (or anything else fried); allium vegetables like onions, garlic, and shallots; citrus fruits; processed foods; and spicy ingredients like peppers. The fermented fibers in allium vegetables can lead to more stomach acid […]
Avoid Eating Watermelon If You Have This Medical Condition – Health Digest
Experts at NYU Langone Health explain that watermelon is high in natural sugar (fructose). Also referred to as “fruit sugar,” fructose can potentially aggravate symptoms of IBS. While the cause of IBS isn’t entirely clear, a 2015 research report published in Medical Hypotheses states that IBS has been seen in connection with fructose malabsorption. Because […]
Avoid Sleeping On Your Back If You Have This Medical Condition – Health Digest
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (the most common type of sleep apnea) is a sleep-breathing disorder that results from a blockage in the upper respiratory airway, according to 2021 research published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. This obstruction can interfere with one’s ability to breathe while sleeping and prompt numerous wakeups […]
People With Blue Eyes Are More Likely To Develop This Medical Condition – Health Digest
The connection between blue eyes and type 1 diabetes stems from the findings of a 2011 study published in Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews. The study team examined the iris color of more than 280 Caucasian individuals within two specific areas of Italy who were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. To compare, the researchers also looked […]
People With Dark Eyes Are More Likely To Develop This Medical Condition – Health Digest
Once we turn 40, we start to experience aging-related changes to our vision, per the American Academy of Ophthalmology. This includes a breakdown of proteins located in the eye’s lens or the part of the eye responsible for light refraction. While this lens is normally clear, those with cataracts develop a progressive cloudiness in their […]
Avoid Eating Avocados If You Have This Medical Condition – Health Digest
Not everyone with the medical condition has to completely avoid avocados, according to registered dietician nutritionist Kellsey Reed (via Patients Like Me). “Avocados are packed with fiber, healthy fats, and potassium. Fiber and healthy fats are great additions to a kidney-friendly diet because they help to manage your blood sugars, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and gut […]
Avoid Taking Ibuprofen At All Costs If You’ve Experienced This Medical Event – Health Digest
A 2011 meta-analysis in BMJ says that taking ibuprofen increases your risk of heart attack by 61%. If you weren’t taking ibuprofen before your heart attack, you probably shouldn’t start, according to a 2023 article in the European Heart Journal Cardiovascular Pharmacology. The study found that those who started using NSAIDs after their heart attack […]