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Linda Smyth
Member since 28th November 2005
Linda Smyth B.Sc., RD, aged 51, is a qualified dietitian and nutritional consultant. She is part of the editorial team at www.diet-i.com which provides a range of information about diet, nutrition and weight management to more than 5 million visitors per year. Diet Information Diet Reviews
15th November 2006
Heartburn is a common digestive complaint which affects an estimated 15 million Americans every day, and 60 million once a month. Relief of mild heartburn is typically achieved through diet and lifestyle changes, although medication (eg. antacids) is usua...
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18th April 2006
At present there is no specific dietary treatment to cure a peptic ulcer. Mainstream medical opinion considers that drug therapy offers the most cost-effective treatment for ulcers, with surgery as an option in only the most severe cases. Even so, studies...
Views: 144
15th December 2005
Diet Advice About Carbs, Fat And Protein
Now that the Atkins diet has fallen from grace, what type of diet is best for weight loss, and what's the skinny on fat, carbohydrates and protein?
WHICH DIET IS BEST?
The acute fall in dem...
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05th December 2005
As we all know, weight loss diets are big business. And looking at the statistics, it's easy to see why. Currently, an estimated 58 million American adults are overweight (BMI 25+), of whom an estimated 40 million are obese (BMI 30+), 9.6 million are seri...
Views: 487
28th November 2005
As a dietitian, the three most common questions which smokers ask me about diet and smoking, are: (1) Can a diet compensate for health damage caused by smoking? (2) What should I eat if I smoke? (3) If I quit, what type of diet is best to prevent weight g...
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