Stroke and healthy eating
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Archive: Dietetics (adults)
Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux and Nutrition
What is gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)? GORD is a term used to describe a wide range of symptoms such as acid reflux, heartburn and oesophagitis. It may also be...
Carbohydrate Counting
What is a carbohydrate? Carbohydrate is the term used for any food or drink which is broken down into glucose in the body. The type and amount of carbohydrates...
Thickened Drinks
Why do I need thickened drinks? Your Speech and Language Therapist (a person with specialist knowledge of swallowing problems) has assessed your swallowing and has advised you to thicken...
Taking Pancreatic Enzymes
This information is relating to Creon®, Nutrizym®, Pancrex® and Pancrease®. Why pancreatic enzymes are needed Tips on taking pancreatic enzymes • Take the first capsule with the first few...
Reducing your Salt Intake
Why have I been advised to reduce my salt intake? Eating a reduced salt diet can help to reduce your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke....
IDDSI Level 7: Easy to Chew (ETC)
Introduction If you’re having problems eating, chewing or swallowing food, you may find it helpful to change the texture of your food. Your Speech and Language Therapist (a person...
IDDSI Level 6: Soft and Bite-sized diet
Introduction If you’re having problems eating, chewing or swallowing food, you may find it helpful to change the texture of your food. Your Speech and Language Therapist (a person...
IDDSI Level 4: Puree Diet
Introduction You may find that certain foods and drinks are less easy to chew and to swallow. This may cause you to cough or choke which could be dangerous....
Eating when you have a duodenal stent
What is a duodenal stent? A stent is a small metal mesh tube which is placed in the narrowed or blocked area of your duodenum. The duodenum is the...