Eat Well at Golden Palm

Regular diet is also called general, normal or full diet, is formerly named DAT (diet as tolerated). A regular diet typically combines a variety of grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, and meat, fish and beans. Designed for the adult patient who does not need any dietary modification.

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A diabetic diet is a diet that is used by people with diabetes mellitus or high blood sugar to minimize symptoms and dangerous complications of long-term elevations in blood sugar (i.e.: cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, obesity).

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Therapeutic diet means a diet ordered by a physician or practitioner as part of treatment for a disease or clinical condition or to eliminate or decrease specific nutrients in the diet, (e.g., sodium) or to increase specific nutrients in the diet (e.g., potassium) or to provide food the resident is able to eat (e.g., mechanically altered diet).

The mechanical soft diet can also be used as a “bridge” to help you transition back to your regular diet after being on a liquid diet. The main goal of the mechanical soft diet is avoiding foods that require a lot of chewing, such as tough meat, raw veggies, bread with a thick crust, nuts, seeds, and hard or crunchy snacks.

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To naturally and intuitively eat a specific amount of calories every day from plant-based food, eggs and dairy products and control the amount of food we eat every day for our diet. 

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A no added salt or 4 gram sodium diet excludes the use of the salt shaker at the table or once foods are cooked. The diet also excludes foods high in sodium like cured meats, canned meats, vegetables or soups and pickles.

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A diet that is low in fats, particularly saturated fats; low-fat diet foods include fruits, vegetables, beans, pastas, grains, breads, nuts, chicken and turkey, seafood (cod, flounder, lobster, scallops and shrimp are low in fat) and minimal red meat (except for venison)

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A low-cholesterol diet emphasizes lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. “A low-cholesterol diet limits animal products, especially those high in cholesterol such as eggs, liver, and shellfish,” says Lorencz. “While some animal products can fit into a low cholesterol diet, they need to be limited.

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A diet free of meat, fish, and fowl flesh. But eating habits of vegetarians cover a wide spectrum. 

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A high-fiber diet includes foods that have a high amount of fiber. Fiber is the part of fruits, vegetables, and grains that is not broken down by your body. Fiber keeps your bowel movements regular. Fiber can also help lower your cholesterol level, control blood sugar in people with diabetes, and relieve constipation. Fiber can also help you control your weight because it helps you feel full faster.