Gastroenterology Diets

A clear liquid diet consists of most liquids you can easily see through like water, broth and plain gelatin.

FODMAP is an acronym for fermentable oligo-di-monosaccharides and polyols, which are carbohydrate molecules found in specific foods.

This diet is for individuals who cannot tolerate solid foods, or who are transitioning from a clear liquid diet toward a solid food diet.

Gas can be embarrassing and uncomfortable. Most of the time, gas occurs naturally.

Gastroesophageal reflux, referred to as GERD, is a digestive issue caused when stomach acids get into the esophagus.

Gastroparesis is a condition that greatly reduces the ability of the stomach to properly digest food and move it through the digestive tract.

Gluten is the common name for toxic storage proteins found in wheat, rye, and barley. Learn more about how a proper diet can assist with symptoms.

High fiber diets promote regularity and providing nourishment for beneficial bacteria.

Iron deficiency anemia is the world’s most common nutritional deficiency.

Lactose is a sugar found in milk and milk products, as well as in a variety of other foods.

Wilson’s disease is a hereditary disorder that affects the body’s ability to regulate its copper absorption and storage.

Dietary fiber comes from plants and grains. Dietary fiber is not digested by the stomach or small intestine, but arrives unchanged in the colon.

Oxalates are chemicals commonly found in plant-based foods that can form strong bonds with minerals in the body.

Low-protein diets are most commonly used by individuals with severe liver or kidney disease.

Many people’s diets contain more sodium than needed to be healthy. High levels of sodium in your diet can cause the body to retain too much fluid.