Food Allergy and Intolerance Diets

Elimination Diet: What It Is and How to Do It

Food allergies and intolerances are common among children and adults. While identifying the food or foods causing the food allergy or intolerance can be difficult, following an elimination diet can

lactose intolerant diet

Food Allergy and Intolerance Diets

June 6, 2021

Lactose Intolerant Diet: Foods to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose — the primary sugar in dairy. The condition can cause stomach pain, bloating, excessive gas, and diarrhea with the consumption of too much

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

celiac disease diet

Food Allergy and Intolerance Diets

May 30, 2021

Celiac Disease Diet: Foods to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition that affects the small intestine. The condition is triggered by the ingestion of gluten, a family of proteins in wheat, rye, barley, spelt, and kamut.

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

full liquid diet

Digestive System Diets

April 11, 2021

Full Liquid Diet: What’s Allowed, Meal Plan, and More

A full liquid diet allows all forms of liquids but no solid foods. Your doctor may prescribe the diet as part of a treatment or after a medical procedure like surgery.

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

bodybuilding diet

Bodybuilding Diets

April 4, 2021

Bodybuilding Diet: What to Eat, What to Avoid, and Meal Plan

Bodybuilding is a sport centered around building your body's muscles through weightlifting. Equally as important, eating the right diet allows you to recover from your workouts and provides the nutrients your

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

high protein diet

Bodybuilding Diets

March 28, 2021

High Protein Diet: Foods, Benefits, and Safety

Protein has many roles in your body. It helps keep your immune system strong, repairs and builds your body's tissues, transports and stores nutrients, and maintains proper fluid balance. There

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

psoriatic arthritis diet

Arthritis Diets

March 9, 2021

Psoriatic Arthritis Diet: Foods to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Psoriatic arthritis is a form of arthritis that affects some people who have psoriasis — a disorder that can cause red, scaly patches on the skin. Psoriatic arthritis can cause swollen

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

low sodium diet

March 7, 2021

Low Sodium Diet: Foods to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Sodium is an essential mineral that helps maintain normal fluid balance and supports nerve and muscle function. While you need some sodium to support these functions, eating too much sodium

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

nonalcoholic fatty liver disease diet

February 28, 2021

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Diet: What to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition where fat accumulates in your liver. It’s a progressive disease that can lead to more severe forms of liver disease such as hepatitis

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

congestive heart failure diet

February 21, 2021

Congestive Heart Failure Diet: What to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Congestive heart failure (CHF), or simply heart failure, is a condition in which your heart doesn’t fill with blood or pump blood as it should. The condition can cause fluid buildup

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

rheumatoid arthritis diet

Arthritis Diets

February 14, 2021

Rheumatoid Arthritis Diet: What to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory disease that causes swelling, stiffness, and in severe cases, deformity, of the hand, toes, and other joints. The condition can also affect other body systems,

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

GOMAD diet

Bodybuilding Diets

February 7, 2021

GOMAD Diet: Testosterone, Weight Gain, and More

Just as it sounds, the gallon of milk a day (GOMAD) diet involves drinking one gallon of milk per day. Proponents of the diet claim it quickly helps you gain

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

gastroparesis diet

Digestive System Diets

January 31, 2021

Gastroparesis Diet: What to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Gastroparesis is a condition where food moves through your stomach slower than normal. This can cause stomach discomfort, nausea, vomiting, and poor appetite. These symptoms can adversely affect your quality of life

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

gout diet

Arthritis Diets

January 24, 2021

Gout Diet: What to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Gout is among the oldest known types of arthritis, which is inflammation of the joints. The condition causes sudden, severe attacks of pain, stiffness, and swollen joints, most often in the

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

high cholesterol diet

January 17, 2021

High Cholesterol Diet: Foods to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Cholesterol is a type of lipid or fat that is essential for human life. It's a component of cell membranes and is needed to produce vitamin D and sex hormones

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

wilson's disease diet

January 10, 2021

Wilson’s Disease Diet: What to Eat, Meal Plan, and More

Wilson's disease is a rare genetic disorder that causes excessive amounts of copper to accumulate in your liver, brain, and eyes. Copper is an essential mineral that helps support brain health

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

cystic fibrosis diet

January 3, 2021

Cystic Fibrosis Diet: What to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. The condition causes you to produce thick, sticky mucus that can build up and lead to blockages,

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

pancreatitis diet

Digestive System Diets

December 27, 2020

Pancreatitis Diet: Foods to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Pancreatitis is the damage and inflammation of your pancreas. Your pancreas secretes important enzymes and hormones that help you digest food and regulate blood sugar. This damage and inflammation prevent your

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

liver cirrhosis diet

December 20, 2020

Liver Cirrhosis Diet: Foods to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Liver cirrhosis is a disease that occurs when your healthy liver cells become damaged and scarred. This damage and scarring prevent your liver from working properly and can cause many

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

December 13, 2020

COPD Diet: Foods to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease where your airways become inflamed from long-term exposure to harmful particles or gases. This inflammation limits airflow and makes breathing difficult. Diet can

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

clear liquid diet

Digestive System Diets

December 6, 2020

Clear Liquid Diet: What’s Allowed, Meal Plan, and More

As the name implies, a clear liquid diet consists only of clear or transparent liquids. Your doctor may prescribe the diet as part of a treatment or as a preparation

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

GERD diet

Digestive System Diets

November 29, 2020

GERD Diet: Foods to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) — also known as heartburn or acid reflux — is a condition that occurs when your stomach contents back up to your esophagus. Your esophagus is the

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

diverticulitis diet

Digestive System Diets

November 22, 2020

Diverticulitis Diet: Foods to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Diverticulitis is the inflammation of small pouches or pockets called diverticula that can form along your gastrointestinal (GI) tract, especially in the large intestine. If you have these pouches, it's called

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN