Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital - Diet Center - Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital

Introduction

Welcome to the Diet Center. Here you will find all the information you need on diets and healthful eating—from therapeutic, hospital-prescribed diets, to popular diets, to everyday eating tips.

Therapeutic Diets

Balanced diet
Calorie-counting diet
Carbohydrate counting
Cholesterol-lowering diet
Fat-restricted diet (low-fat diet)
Gastroenteritis diet
GERD Diet
Heart healthy diet
High-fiber diet
Lactose-controlled diet (lactose-free diet)
Pregnancy diet
Vegetarian diet
More Therapeutic Diets

Popular Diets

Dr. Phil’s ultimate weight loss solution
Hollywood diet
Jenny Craig
The macrobiotic diet
NutriSystem diet
Weight Watchers diet
More Popular Diets

Healthful Eating

Finding the Right Diet

The best diet for you
Cueing into your eating patterns
The DASH diet
Detox diets debunked
Diet detectives: spotting sensible diets
Diet shakes and meal replacements: can they really help me lose weight?
Getting to the heart of a healthful diet
The macrobiotic diet
The Mediterranean diet and good health
The raw or the cooked: Do raw food (living food) diets promote good health?

Healthful Eating (Continued)

Changing Your Diet

Decreasing your caffeine intake
Decreasing your salt intake
Decreasing your triglycerides through dietary changes
Food cravings
Just how much food is on that plate? Understanding portion control
Limiting potassium in your diet
Limiting your intake of sugar
Saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol

Meeting Your Nutritional Needs

70 and beyond: what you need to eat
Are three squares a day the only healthy way?
Deciphering the nutrition facts label: Do you know what you are eating?
Eating a diet moderate in protein-rich foods
Eat a diet rich in calcium
Eat a diet rich in vitamin D
Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables
Eating healthfully on a tight budget
Eating healthfully: tips to make it easier
Good food sources of vitamin B6
Good food sources of iron
Good food sources of omega-3 fatty acids
Healthful eating for teens on the run
Healthful snacking: Is it possible?

Related Conditions

Celiac disease
Coronary artery disease (CAD)
Crohn's disease
Diverticulitis
Dyspepsia
Gastric ulcer
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
High cholesterol
Hypertension
Lactose intolerance
Obesity
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes

Food & Nutrition Resources

Food and Nutrition
Recipes
Therapeutic and Popular Diets

Therapeutic Centers

Eating Disorders Center
Weight Management Center

This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.