In the past food allergies were treated by giving the patient smallamounts of the food.
Eggs are no exception.
More than 2% of young children are allergic to eggs.
Doctors have managed to help some kids overcome their allergy to eggs by giving them daily amounts of eggs.
The study involved 55 children age 5-18 years.
Forty were given powdered egg white daily,while the other 15 were given corn starch.
Read more about the study and th eoutcome
TheSpec - Some egg each day to keep an egg allergy away?
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Showing posts with label dairy products. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dairy products. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Orthorexia: An Unhealthy Obsession With Healthy Eating - US News and World Report
This is an article on 'Orthorexia'; although not formerly recognized as a psychiatric diagnosis, it is an eating disorder. Orthorexic individuals are obsessed with healthy eating alienating anything but their perfect diet. Healthy eating is important for health and longevity, but persons with orthorexia, according to experts, take it to the extreme and would eliminate certain classes of food altogether. Experts believe that the problem is more common because of the large number of messages on the risks of obesity and benefits of healthy eating. Read the report: Orthorexia: An Unhealthy Obsession With Healthy Eating - US News and World Report. Consumer health education is available online to teach and educate people about healthy eating and making the right choices.
This article highlights the importance of consumer health education and not just the sharing of information. Healthy eating is about eating a variety of food from all four food groups. This healthy eating guide is based on Canada Food Guide and is easy to follow, it is a useful tool for developing a healthy eating pattern.
Read about this health program.
The health education blog. Orthorexia: An Unhealthy Obsession With Healthy Eating - US News and World Report
This article highlights the importance of consumer health education and not just the sharing of information. Healthy eating is about eating a variety of food from all four food groups. This healthy eating guide is based on Canada Food Guide and is easy to follow, it is a useful tool for developing a healthy eating pattern.
Read about this health program.
The health education blog. Orthorexia: An Unhealthy Obsession With Healthy Eating - US News and World Report
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Avoiding Dairy Products For Lactose Intolerance Can Be A Health Risk
People who believe that they have an intolerance to lactose are warned about going overboard by avoiding dairy products altogether.
According to experts at the National Institutes of Health, eliminating dairy products could impact on diet and health and it may not be necessary at all.
Researchers examined findings on lactose intolerance and strategies to manage the condition. They found no reason for persons with lactose intolerance to avoid dairy products. The findings suggest that they can tolerate about 12 grams of lactose daily, about 1 cup of milk.
If you believe you suffer from lactose intolerance read this report before avoiding dairy products. Your nutrition could be a health risk factor.
According to the report The health risks are greater by avoiding dairy products altogether.
According to experts at the National Institutes of Health, eliminating dairy products could impact on diet and health and it may not be necessary at all.
Researchers examined findings on lactose intolerance and strategies to manage the condition. They found no reason for persons with lactose intolerance to avoid dairy products. The findings suggest that they can tolerate about 12 grams of lactose daily, about 1 cup of milk.
If you believe you suffer from lactose intolerance read this report before avoiding dairy products. Your nutrition could be a health risk factor.
According to the report The health risks are greater by avoiding dairy products altogether.
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