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Nutrition
Food as medicine
There is no doubt that healthy eating can make you feel better, improve your quality of life and even help you to live longer. This section looks at the key role that 'food as medicine' can play in the prevention and treatment of a variety of diseases and medical conditions. A starting point for improving health if you already have one of the featured disorders, such as cancer or food allergies, or an overview for those wanting to increase health through an adapted diet.
Eating for improved health
The foods you eat are critical in determining both your current and future health. Proof emerges regularly, showing that a healthy diet and regular exercise can help ward off cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and osteoporosis, as well contributing to overall improved health.
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Diet, brain and mental health
Research shows that certain vitamins and minerals have a beneficial effect on brain function and mental health. Read on to find you are getting all you need from your diet.
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Cancer and nutrition
By eating a healthy, balanced diet and maintaining a healthy weight, as many as one-third of all cancer deaths could be prevented.
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Food allergies and intolerances
Common foods that cause allergies are nuts, eggs, and shellfish. Food intolerances, such as gluten, cause digestive problems.
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All about probiotics
Probiotics are often consumed in fermented foods with added active live cultures, such as yoghurt or as dietary supplements.
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Nutrition for bone and joint disorders
Good nutrition throughout life is essential for the formation and maintenance of strong bones.
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Nutrition for cardiovascular disease
Nutrition plays an essential role in the treatment of cardiovascular disease, especially in high blood pressure.
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Nutrition for diabetes
If you have diabetes, the primary goal of nutritional therapy is to keep your blood-sugar levels in the normal range.
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Nutrition for digestive disorders
Nutrition plays a big role in many digestive disorders, as what you eat travels the entire digestive tract.
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Nutrition for migraine and headache
Certain foods can trigger a migraine, while other foods may help prevent it.
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Nutrition for respiratory disorders
If you suffer from a respiratory disease, changing your diet and lifestyle can help.
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Nutrition for urinary disorders
The urinary system rids your body of waste, so it is crucial that it functions well.
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Vitamin and mineral deficiencies
The people most at risk of vitamin and mineral deficiencies are those who exclude certain foods or food groups from their diet.
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Food for infections and immunity
Eating in a healthy and nutritious way helps your body to fight infection and boost your immune system.
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Enriched and medicinal foods
Foods enriched with calcium, iron or medicinal properties - how true are these health claims and how useful are all these extra nutrients?
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