Archive: Dietetics (adults)

What is Ulcerative Colitis Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is a form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). IBD is a term used to cover a number of inflammatory conditions of the...

This leaflet is designed to tell you about stomas that produce large amounts of fluid, why this may have happened and changes to your diet that may help you...

Some people find eating and drinking can become difficult during chemotherapy. This can be related to the cancer or due to the side effects of treatment. There are some...

MK Food Bank and Mobile Top Up Shop Food bank: You can be issued with up to 6 Food Bank vouchers within a rolling 12-month period, after this time the...

People who are unwell may sometimes suffer from diarrhoea. This can be a side effect of certain medical treatments rather than caused by what you eat. Altering your eating...

What is the Glycaemic Index (GI)? The glycaemic index (or GI) ranks foods based on how quickly they cause a rise in blood sugar (glucose) levels after eating. Each...

What is an Oesophageal Stent? Figure 1 – Inserted stent A stent (flexible mesh tube) is placed in the narrowed area of your oesophagus (gullet), where it gently expands to allow food and fluid to pass...

If you have been recommended a pureed diet, having snacks between meals can be a great way of getting extra calories and protein. “Puree” consistency food should be completely...

What is Coeliac disease? Coeliac disease is a life-long condition. People who have it, cannot tolerate a specific protein called gluten. Gluten is found in wheat, barley and rye...

This pack is designed to give you helpful information that will help with all aspects of your tube feeding journey. To download the pack, please click here....