What is a Low-FODMAP Diet and Who Can Benefit from It?
Lynn Grieger, RDN, CDCES, CHWC, CPT Lynn Grieger, RDN, CDCES, CHWC, CPT

What is a Low-FODMAP Diet and Who Can Benefit from It?

People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a disease of the intestines that results in stomach pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and/or constipation, often try various restrictive diets to get relief. The low-FODMAP diet helps approximately 70% of people with IBS live healthy, symptom-free lives.

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Lifestyle Change Cuts Need for Blood Pressure Medications

The results of the recent twin study showing the strong association between high sodium intake and elevated BP that is independent of central adiposity coupled with Dr. Hinderliter’s study of the DASH diet and exercise program described here confirm research conducted at the Pritikin Center 35+ years ago. Overall, it seems clear that most patients diagnosed with elevated BP could lower their BP sufficiently to avoid the need for BP-drugs.

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