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Dietary Treatment of Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Case Study
In this case study, we explore the goals of an NAFLD Patient, and the dietary changes required to achieve these goals, including Food Lists and Sample Menu.
Soya in the Dietary Treatment of Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
In the majority of patients, NAFLD is associated with metabolic risk factors such as obesity, diabetes mellitus, and dyslipidemia.
The management of patients with NAFLD consists of treating liver disease as well as the associated metabolic co-morbidities.
Chronic Kidney Disease: Soya Plays a Role
CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE (CKD) IN SOUTH AFRICA
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10% of the World’s population has some degree of CKD
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5 million South Africans older than 20 years have CKD
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In Black South Africans the figure is even higher
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SA statistics show that hypertension in Blacks and diabetes in Whites and Asians are the main causes of CKD and CKF in SA
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In SA lifestyle aberrations are direct contributors to the development of CKD, e.g.:
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Excessive salt
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Excessive calories
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Obesity
A Menu for Hypertension
This is an example of a lifestyle approach to manage high blood pressure, including lifestyle changes, dietary factors and a menu example. (more…)
Hypertension: Soya Plays a Role
The International Journal of Epidemiology published a shocking finding that:
“South Africa has the highest rate of high blood pressure reported among people aged 50 and over for any country in the world, at any time in history. (more…)
Soya and Cholesterol: Cholesterol-Lowering Eating
Soy foods may help to prevent heart disease by reducing total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, blood pressure and possibly preventing plaque build-up in the arteries (atherosclerosis).
Cholesterol-Lowering Eating: A Case Study
In this case study, we explore the goals of a Cholesterol Patient, and the dietary changes required to achieve these goals, including Food Lists and Menu.
Soya in Colon Health: Severe Colon Disorders
In this article we look at the Advantage of Soya Products in the Daily Dietary Regime of the following severe colon disorders:
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Coeliac Disease
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Diverticulitis
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease