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Low FODMAP diet: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

Low FODMAP diet: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

FODMAP stands for fermentable oligo-saccharides, disaccharides, mono-saccharides, and polyols. These are types of short chain carbohydrates–sugars, starches, and fiber–found in a variety of foods that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine and absorb water and ferment in the colon. The following types of carbohydrates are FODMAPS: Fructans – found …

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Sodium in Your Diet | FDA

Sodium in Your Diet | FDA

Print & Share (PDF 1.56MB) Spanish (Español) You’ve probably heard that most Americans eat too much sodium. Your body needs a small amount of sodium to work properly, but too much sodium can be bad for your health. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, diets higher in sodium are …

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We bust some fad diet myths- The New Indian Express

We bust some fad diet myths- The New Indian Express

Express News Service I’m no stranger to fad-diets. Before I got serious about my health, I tried pretty much every one of them… Atkins, South Beach, The Zone. Even something called The Dukan. They all worked but for a very short period. Fad diets are exactly that. Fads. They depend …

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