Archive for December 2010
Psioriasis
Psoriasis is a skin disease affecting 3-5% of the population and can occur at any age. It is an inherited chronic disease with various clinical manifestations.
The most common is psoriasis vulgaris, which is in the form of erythematous papules and plaques chronic and recurrent squamous clearly defined areas of the body features (faces extension of the limbs, lumbosacral region, scalp).
Courses with more or less important outbreaks often linked to environmental factors various (bacterial, medicinal, psychological), followed by more or less long remissions, spontaneous or with the help of specific treatments.
It is a difficult disease to accept the patient and disrupting their daily lives and alter their body image, causing anxiety. Read the rest of this entry »
Nutrition Diet: How to Read A Nutrition Label II
What ingredients should I limit my diet?
* Saturated fat. Saturated fats can increase your risk of heart disease and having high cholesterol. A medium-sized adult should consume no more than 20 grams of saturated fat per day.
* Trans fats. Trans fats also increase your risk of heart disease. Ideally, you should get 0 grams of trans fat per day.
When reading a nutrition label remember that companies are allowed to list “0 grams trans fat” if the food contains less than 0.5 grams of trans fat per serving. This means that your food may contain trans fat even if the nutrition label says “0 grams trans fat per serving.” Read the rest of this entry »
Nutrition Diet: How to Read A Nutrition Label I
What is a nutrition label?
The nutrition label helps you determine the amount of calories and nutrients in one serving of food. This information helps determine whether you are eating a healthy balanced diet.
The label, which is included on every packaged food product, has a list of the amount of:
* Fat
* Total fat
* Saturated fat
* Trans Fat
* Cholesterol
* Sodium
* Total Carbohydrate
* Plant fiber
* Sugars
* Protein
* Vitamins and minerals Read the rest of this entry »
Food Diary Rules
Helpful Hints:
* Do not change your eating habits while carrying your daily meals unless your family doctor has given specific instructions to do so.
* Tell the truth. It has nothing to gain by trying to look good in these ways. Your family doctor can help only if you record what you really eat.
* Record what you eat every day that your doctor recommends.
* Be sure to bring the completed forms back to see her next doctor’s appointment. Read the rest of this entry »
Nutrition: Keeping A Food Diary
Instructions
The information you record in your food diary will help you and your family doctor to design a feeding program to meet your needs. These instructions will help you make the most of your food diary.
In general, food diaries are designed to use for a week, but studies have shown that keeping track of everything you eat for even a day can help you make changes in your diet. Read the rest of this entry »