Foods Promoting Lymph Flow
Raw and Nutrient-Rich Kale Collard Greens Spinach Cabbage Beet Greens Watercress Romaine Lettuce Swiss Chard Arugula Endive Turnip Greens Bok Choy Pineapple Cranberries Raspberries Strawberries Blackberries Kiwis Grapefruit Peaches Avocados Watermelon Cantaloupe Oranges Lemon/Limes Tangerines
Anti-Inflammatory Diets
An anti-inflammatory diet is a way of eating that focuses on reducing inflammation in the body. Inflammation is a natural response of the immune system to protect the body from injury and infection, but chronic inflammation can contribute to the development of various diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. An […]
Low Fat Diets
A low fat diet is an eating plan the limits the amount of dietary fat consumed, regardless of the type of fat. Saturated Fat Trans Fat Unsaturated Fat Reference Video for Low Fat Diets How To Do A Low Fat Diet (2:56)
Medium Chain Triglycerides
Medium Chain Triglycerides are partially man-made fats. The name refers to the way the carbon atoms are arranged in their chemical structure. MCTs are generally made by processing coconut and palm kernel oils in the laboratory.
Changing Your Diet – Intermittent Fasting (IF)
Intermittent Fasting (IF) is an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating Here is a great link to learn more about IF: Beginner’s Guide to Intermittent Fasting
What Are You Eating?
In 1826, the French lawyer Anthelme Brillat-Savarin wrote, in Physiologie du Gout, ou Meditations de Gastronomie Transcendante: “Dis-moi ce que tu manges, je te dirai ce que tu es.”[Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what you are]. With the diagnosis of lymphedema, what a person eats becomes much more important important. Some […]
Balancing Your Diet
A balanced diet fulfils all of a person’s nutritional needs and comprises foods from five groups — including vegetables, protein, and whole grains. A balanced diet can help manage weight and reduce the risk of disease.
Pay Attention to Your Stomach
Using the diagram as a reference, plan eating according to your stomach feels. The key is to Stay in the Green
Weight: Tips on Losing Weight and Maintaining a Healthy Weight*
*This section is not intended to be a prescription for weight loss, but a provide helpful tips for a weight program. Helpful Tips to Getting Started 5 Components of a Healthy Weight Program Pay Attention To Your Stomach Balanced Diet Pay Attention To What You Are Eating Change Your Diet Exercise
Body Mass Index (BMI)
CDC BMI Calculator Obesity and Lymphedema Reference Video for BMI
