FoodSquawk } Relevant information about the five most popular restrictive diets: Gluten-free, Lactose-intolerant, Pescetarianism, Vegan and Vegetarian.

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Lactose Intolerance Symptoms

Lactose intolerance, also called lactase deficiency, prevents you from being able to fully digest lactose (milk sugar) in dairy products. While lactose intolerance is not dangerous or life-threatening, it can make you feel very uncomfortable and sick. It is common in adults, although it tends to occur in people from South America, Africa, and Asia as opposed to those of European descent. It can be...

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Side Effects of Lactose Intolerance Diets

Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, which is a sugar mainly found in dairy products like milk. Lactose intolerance is not dangerous, but it can be uncomfortable and distressing. Some of the common symptoms include diarrhea, bloating, painful gas, cramps and abdominal pain, and nausea. While most people go for dairy-free diets because they are lactose intolerant, it is becoming more and...

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Lactose Intolerance Recipes

Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, which is a sugar found in dairy products such as milk. People with lactose intolerance have insufficient levels of lactase, an enzyme that breaks down lactose in the digestive system. While most people with lactose intolerance can handle some dairy products, it is important to make changes to your diet to avoid becoming sick or feeling discomfort in...

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Benefits of Going Dairy Free

Whether you are lactose intolerant, allergic to dairy products, or simply making a lifestyle choice, going without dairy can be difficult at first. There are a ton of benefits to eliminating dairy from your diet, however, both from a health and physical standpoint. It is important to know the difference between a dairy allergy and dairy intolerance, because intolerance usually just results in cramping or...

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What is Pescetarianism?

Pescetarianism is the practice of following a diet that includes seafood, such as fish, but not meat from other animals. A pescetarian diet is similar to a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet and usually includes dairy, eggs, beans, grains, nuts, fruit, and vegetables. The term “pescetarian” originated in the early 1990s and is defined as a person “whose diet includes fish but no other meat”. What is Included? A...

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Pescetarianism: An Ethical Diet?

Why Pescetarianism? A pescetarian is a person who is a vegetarian but includes seafood in their diet. It still cuts out poultry, pork, and red meat, but does not cut out fish. There are many different reasons to switch to a pascetarian diet. According to the New York Times, meat consumption has doubled over the past 50 years in the United States. It is no coincidence that obesity, stroke, heart disease,...

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Side Effects of Becoming Pescetarianism

A pescetarian diet is when people eliminate meat from their diet but still eat other animal products, including dairy and fish. This diet has become more and more popular in recent years, and is used by people who want to make a change to their lifestyle or as a stepping stone for people on the verge of becoming vegetarians or vegans. While there are many health benefits that come with switching to a...

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Diet and Lifestyle

Finding A Diet That Works For You

If you find that you are just not feeling right, with symptoms of low energy and general uncomfort your diet may be to blame. Many people have undiagnosed food sensitivities or may develop aversions to certain foods due to ethical reasons. Trying out a new diet with medical supervision may be a way to help increase your energy level and overall health.

Healthier Eating = Healthier Living

Making a conscious decision to eat healthier can have a profound impact on your life, not only today but in years to come as well. You can help to give your body the essential vitamins and nutrients that it needs by increasing certain foods and eliminating others. Becoming familiar with diets outside of your normal routine may help to make you feel better, feel more energetic and your mind stay sharper through dietary changes.

Simple Changes

You do not have to do a complete overhaul of your current diet if you want to start feeling better. If you want to determine if you have a food sensitivity or issue, simply cut that out of your diet for a few weeks under medical supervision and write down if your symptoms improve. Staying in-tune with your diet can also help you to pay better attention to your overall health.

Dining Out

You may have concerns about sticking to your diet when dining out. You can always call or check online ahead of time. or you can ask for a special menu, as many restaurants will offer vegan, dairy-free, vegetarian, gluten-free and pescetarianism options available

Try New Things

If you are eliminating certain foods in your new diet you may be exposed to many new substitutes that you are unfamiliar with. Be open to trying new foods and ingredients because they may taste similar to the original recipes.