Digestive Health

Could you please send nutritional information for a woman in her 70's who has recently had stomach surgery and has been placed on a diet requiring "only soft, nonfibrous foods"? Thank you You can check the calories and nutrients for yourself on the Healthy Body Calculator®. Click on the calculator link in the upper left...

Having read your topic on gluten, I have this to share: What little I know of spelt is this--it is an ancient grain, dating back to biblical days. It has gained the interest of the health food community recently. It is low in gluten and may be tolerated by some gluten-sensitive individuals. Thanks for the...

I was wondering if you knew anything about such milk substitute products as soymilk and rice drink (Rice Dream). Do you know of any other products available for lactose intolerant people? Are they healthy and what other benefits do they provide? Thank you very much for your time. Any soy and or rice beverage would be...

I recently read in a magazine about ProFibe. I am having a lot of difficulties locating it in the natural food stores. Can you give me any ideas on where to locate it? Thank you very much. Haven't a clue. My question is why do you want to use it? What are the reported benefits?...

I have just been to your website. As a registered dietitian in Canada, I was interested in your Q & A site. I have a concern about people's questions regarding milk products for those who are lactose intolerant or allergic to milk. Those who are allergic to milk, are usually allergic to the protein, often...

I am a 58-year-old female who is a bit of a challenge, I have been diagnosed with acid reflux, IBS, lactose intolerant, and diverticulosis (the less severe one). What can I eat, NOT what I cannot eat? Any suggestions? My life is miserable. One thing or another causes problems. Your help would be appreciated! First...

Yesterday I received a call from a family member of a 71-year-old woman who has no saliva glands. Some years ago these were removed. Clinical symptoms are that almost any food or drink she puts in her mouth causes her mouth to burn. Daughter says mother's mouth looks raw and scalded. Mother is losing...

Thanks for the reply. I am used to having the attacks like the one I had last night. I am having my surgery on the 8th and I just need to be smart about what I eat for the next few days. Thanks for the dietary information. That is truly what I was looking...

I need information about horse milk. Is this type of milk suitable for people who have lactose intolerance? Is there a market for this type of product in the USA or anywhere in the world. If you know about any producers in USA marketing horse milk I would appreciate if you could inform me. I...

Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who have food allergies? The Medical Nutrition and Nutrition Entrepreneurs dietetic practice groups of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics provide nutrition therapy based on your diagnosis. Dietitians often have their own private practice nutrition counseling services in addition to services provided in a clinic...