Nacho chips are made of corn so why don’t they contain more fiber?  Many of us like the smooth and crunchy taste of nacho chips but if we consume them with the whole kernel might not like them so much. The truth is that nachos and cheese without vegetables can cause constipation if eaten in [...]

Eating bread several times a week is common in an American diet. For those who suffer from hemorrhoids, using the right hemorrhoid treatment may not be enough if they are not also eating the right bread for hemorrhoid prevention. Some people think that they cannot do without their white bread but there are many options [...]

Knowing how to buy whole grain bread is useful for creating a healthy diet. I have been confused by bread labels when I see all the choices in the supermarket. It is important to eat whole grain bread to avoid hemorrhoid irritation and inflammation. When the label on the bread says 100% whole wheat, it [...]

One of my biggest dietary fears has always been when the doctors say, “Stay away from white flour.” Of course, we all want to eat the best possible diet but some of us also want to enjoy pasta once in a while without having to pay a price later. Staying away from pasta is not [...]

There are a huge number of cereals to choose from when you walk the cereal isle in the supermarket. One thing to know that is crucial for hemorrhoid sufferers is that cereals such as Fruit Loops, Frosted Flakes and Lucky Charms are not beneficial for simple hemorrhoid healing. These cereals are packed with sugar and [...]

Meat is a great source of protein. It is good to choose organic, hormone-free, antibiotic-free, free-range meat and poultry. It is recommended by nutritionists to eat fish twice a week, to opt for beef less often and to choose meats that are additive-free and nitrate-free, to eat leaner cuts of meat, such as: chicken breast, [...]

Protein is an important nutrient that helps our bodies peform necessary functions for bones, skin, muscles, teeth, anti-bodies, hormones and digestive enzymes. If you don’t consume sufficient carbohydrates, protein is the nutrient that will supply you with energy. Nutritionist recommends the amount of dietary protein intake should be 0.8–1.0 grams per kilogram of body weight. [...]

Fats are an important component in our diet. But it is good to understand the different types of fat so that we can properly incorporate them into our diets. I will provide you some examples of the different types of fats and recommended portions to maintain good health. Keep in mind that 30% of your [...]

During a hemorrhoid treatment, it is good to know what kind of fats are beneficial for you and which ones you should avoid. For example, nuts, seeds, oily fish, olive oil and lean meats are a great source of healthy fat. Butter, margarine, processed foods containing trans fats, hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils and fatty [...]

Fats are essential for our bodies.  They provide energy, energy storage, insulation and contour the body.  There are five types of fats;  saturated, polyunsaturated, monosaturated, omega-3’s, and omega-6. Fat helps protect organs such as the kidneys, heart and liver and plays a role in balancing our hormones.  The layer of fat beneath the skin, insulates [...]