The media is awash with contradictory advice on the best diets: Carbs are evil; carbs are good. “Good fat” is healthy; “good fat” has to many calories. Protein is harmful, protein is good. Well, in addition to choosing which diet is best to help in your weight loss endeavor, you should consider your health.
If you have medical conditions running in your family such as cancer, diabetes or heart disease, you should take it into consideration when choosing your diet. Diet is very much overlooked by the health profession until it is too late, i.e. when you are already suffering with the problem. However, there is an abundance of research proving that diet can play a significant part in preventing or delaying many health conditions. Diet can also improve the course of a disease once you suffer with it. In addition, if you do suffer with a health condition, some diet could make your symptoms worse.
Therefore, consider your family history and your own health problems, research the diet you are interested in thoroughly and talk to your doctor before starting a new diet.
Allergies |
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Cancer prevention |
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Celiac Disease (Gluten Intolerance) |
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Depression |
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Diabetes type 2 |
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Diabetes type 2 (prevention) |
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Diverticular disease |
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Epilepsy |
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Gastrointestinal disorders(constipation, Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis, diarrhea, duodenal ulcer, indigestion, duadenal ulcers)* |
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Heart disease |
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High blood pressure |
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High cholesterol |
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Hypoglycemia |
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Insulin resistance |
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Irritable bowel syndrome |
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Migraine |
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Respiratory disorders (asthma, hay fever, sinusitis, sinus congestion) |
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Rheumatoid arthritis |
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Thyroid Disease |
*Although fiber often improves bowel symptoms of diarrhea and constipation, it can sometimes make it worse and has different effects on different people.
