Nutrition plays a significant role in maintaining a healthy body and mind. Bergen Internal Medicine is committed to providing you accurate information for a variety of diets. Proper nutrition and eating habits play a significant role in preventing nutrition-related diseases. On occasion, a recommended diet is necessary for the preparation of diagnostic tests such as a colonoscopy. Click on the links below to learn more about these diets. Not sure? Feel free to call our office about a particular diet you are seeking to follow. The information below is from the Mayo Clinic and MedicineNet.
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Special and Commonly Known Diets
Diabetic Diet
Your diabetic diet is simply a healthy eating plan that will help control your blood sugar. Here's help getting started from meal planning to exchange lists and counting carbohydrates. Read More
Low Fiber Diet
Fiber is the part of fruits, vegetables, and grains that your body doe not digest. A low-fiber diet restricts these foods. As a result, the amount of undigested material passing through your large intestine is limited, lessening stool bulk.
Different conditions or situations may require A low-fiber diet. It is sometimes called a restricted-fiber diet. Read More
High Fiber Diet
Looking to add more fiber to your diet? Fiber — along with adequate fluid intake — moves quickly and relatively easily through your digestive tract and helps it function properly. A high-fiber diet may also help reduce the risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Read More
Gluten Free
A gluten-free diet is a diet that excludes the protein gluten. Gluten is in common grains such as wheat, barley, rye, and a cross between wheat and rye is called triticale. A gluten-free diet is primarily to treat celiac disease. Gluten causes inflammation in the small intestines of people with celiac disease. Eating a gluten-free diet helps people with celiac disease control their signs and symptoms and prevent complications. Read More
DASH-Hypertension Diet
The DASH diet emphasizes portion size, variety of foods, and getting the right amount of nutrients. Discover how DASH can improve your health and lower your blood pressure. Read More
Low Carbohydrate Diet
Could a low-carb diet give you an edge in losing weight? Help you keep weight off permanently? Here's what you need to know about the low-carb diet. Read More
BRAT-Bland Diet
The BRAT diet is a bland diet that doctors sometimes recommend for people recovering from a gastrointestinal infection. BRAT is an acronym that stands for:
- Banana
- Rice
- Applesauce
- Toast
The BRAT diet consists of foods that are easy to digest and well-tolerated. Read More
Keto Diet
The ketogenic diet, also called the keto diet, focuses on getting most of your calories from fat (70-80%) and some from protein, while drastically cutting carbohydrates.
Because the diet is so restrictive, it is not sustainable for most people. because it limits many healthy foods, like fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains. Read More
FOD MAP DIET
What Are FODMAPs?
FODMAP stands for fermentable oligo-, di-, monosaccharides and polyols (1Trusted Source).
These are the scientific terms used to classify groups of carbs that are notorious for triggering digestive symptoms like bloating, gas and stomach pain. FODMAPs are found in a wide range of foods in varying amounts. Some foods contain just one type, while others contain several. Read More
Written by Megan Rossi, PhD, RD on March 15, 2017
Clear Liquid Diet
A clear liquid diet consists of clear liquids — such as water, broth, and plain gelatin — that are easily digested and leave no undigested residue in your intestinal tract. Your doctor may prescribe a clear liquid diet before particular medical procedures or if you have digestive problems. A clear liquid diet can't provide you with adequate calories and nutrients and be discontinued after a few days. Read More