Nutritional guidelines have changed over the years. When I was studying, we used to promote diabetic exchanges of foods for people with diabetes \u2013 now we use carbohydrate counting and glycemic index principles. We used to recommend that people with diverticulosis shouldn\u2019t eat food with small seeds, such as tomatoes but that recommendation has long since been dropped.<\/p>\n Adobe Stock photo<\/p>\n The staples of any healthy diet remain steadfast. High-fibre, low-fat and low-salt foods are always beneficial.<\/p><\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n More recent changes are those to the recommendations for kidney failure patients. Most renal patients were given strict guidelines on how many specific fruits and vegetables and dairy products they could have in a day. New research has revealed that these guidelines could be changed.<\/p>\n While it is important to follow your health professionals\u2019 advice for diet planning, such changes can directly affect a patient\u2019s quality of life and compliance rates \u2013 the fewer restrictions, the easier life is.<\/p>\n That said, the staples of any healthy diet remain steadfast. High-fibre, low-fat and low-salt foods are always beneficial. Soluble fibre (such as oatmeal and applesauce) and insoluble fibre (like bran cereals) have positive effects on cholesterol, blood pressure and digestion. The use of healthy fats such as avocado, olive and canola oils is recommended.<\/p>\n Watching what you drink is important, as fluid calories and fats are often overlooked. If you fancy gourmet coffees with added flavours and whipped cream, it doesn\u2019t take long to pack extra pounds, as some of these coffees can add up to 300 to 400 extra calories compared to a regular coffee with one per cent milk and a sweetener. Juices and pop are another source of liquid calories, sugar, and potentially caffeine, depending on the product. I often recommend that people hooked on these products try drinking flavoured waters, substitute herbal tea for coffee at midday and \/or make a smoothie as a treat or a snack.<\/p>\n![\"Adobe](\"https:\/\/www.winnipegfreepress.com\/our-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/3988183_web1_Lagasse-0225.jpg?w=1000\")
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