Ourlife Fresh » Special Medical / Dietary Needs http://ourlifefresh.com Just another WordPress weblog Sat, 16 Jan 2010 01:35:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 en hourly 1 I have GERD, are the Ourlife Fresh meals suited to that condition? http://ourlifefresh.com/faqs/special-medical-dietary-needs/i-have-gerd-are-the-ourlife-meals-suited-to-that-condition/ http://ourlifefresh.com/faqs/special-medical-dietary-needs/i-have-gerd-are-the-ourlife-meals-suited-to-that-condition/#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:46:11 +0000 admin http://ourlifefresh.com/?p=143 Actually GERD should improve on the Ourlife Fresh plan. Guidelines for treating GERD are:

  1. Eat smaller portions as not to overload at any meal
  2. Lose weight
  3. Lower fat intake
  4. Do not eat just before bedtime
  5. Eat slowly
  6. Avoid individual heartburn triggers such as soda, coffee, tomatoes, citrus fruits or juices, chocolate, caffeine, pepper, hot sauces, garlic, onions, and spearmint or peppermint

Ourlife Fresh is not highly seasoned and is also low in fat and sodium. The meals are smaller portions for calorie control, which addresses many of the triggers for GERD. In addition, by learning your specific heartburn trigger foods and avoiding or reducing consumption of them you should experience a significant decrease in your symptoms.

]]> http://ourlifefresh.com/faqs/special-medical-dietary-needs/i-have-gerd-are-the-ourlife-meals-suited-to-that-condition/feed/ 0 Do you offer low glycemic index foods on your menu? http://ourlifefresh.com/faqs/special-medical-dietary-needs/do-you-offer-low-glycemic-index-foods-on-your-menu/ http://ourlifefresh.com/faqs/special-medical-dietary-needs/do-you-offer-low-glycemic-index-foods-on-your-menu/#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:45:40 +0000 admin http://ourlifefresh.com/?p=141 Yes. Ourlife Fresh meals are designed around the glycemic index (GI). This scientific index measures foods on a scale from 0-100. The GI measures the response that food has on raising our blood sugar, thus causing a rise of insulin to the bloodstream. The higher the number the faster the sugar gets into your blood stream and the more insulin your pancreas is called upon to regulate your blood sugar. The goal is to eat foods that are lower on the GI index such as beans, legumes, wholegrain breads, rice, as well as fruits and vegetables, which is exactly what Ourlife Fresh offers.

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