Nutrient Balance

Why should you be on a low protein diet?

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A low-protein diet is a nutritional plan that limits the intake of dietary protein. The goal is to reduce the amount of consumed, typically to alleviate stress on certain organs like the kidneys or liver, or to manage specific medical conditions. Key Features of a Low-Protein Diet: The amount is usually limited to about 0.6 … Read more

Carbohydrates: should we stop eating them completely?

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Over the years there have been many discussions around carbohydrates and their importance in our diets. Some people are leaning towards getting more of their calories from carbohydrates while others are going to cut off carbohydrates completely from their diets, in other words making carbohydrates a non-essential part of our daily diets.These are the discussions … Read more