MENU THERAPEUTIC DIETS

Definition Diet Therapeutics

Diets that require modification of the nutrients for the treatment of a disease. It involves raising or lowering one or more macronutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, fats and micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals.

Who require therapeutic diet?

• Patients who suffer from diseases that require specific dietary modifications,
• Such diet modifications which could help the healing process or to control the disease in the long run.
• Examples: Patients Diabetes, hypertension and so on.

The Example Therapeutic Diet

1) DIABETIC DIET

Objective:

• To control blood sugar levels.
• To achieve / maintain your ideal weight.
• Prevent / delay the complications.

Preparation method:

1. Avoid the use of sugar in food and drinks.
2. Avoid consumption of sweetened condensed milk to drink, use low-fat milk powder.
3. Avoid serving sweet cakes or biscuits.
4. Use margarine as a substitute for a jam and the like.
5. Use fresh fruits, do not use fruit canned in. (Fruit such as bananas less promoted)
6. Serve carbohydrates such as bread, rice, noodles or porridge must be in accordance with the portion set by the Dietitian.
7. Serve two types of vegetables at lunch and dinner.

2) LOW SALT DIET

Objective:

• To control the level of sodium / sodium in the blood.
• To control the patient's blood pressure.

Preparation method:

1. Avoid using salt when cooking.
2. All ingredients high in salt is not allowed to use:

• Soy sauce
• Oyster sauce
• Canned sardines
• Stock cubes (tom yam paste / chicken cubes / anchovies)
• Ajinomoto
• Cheese / cheese
• Nuggets and processed meats such as sausages.

3) LOW-FAT DIET

Objective:

• To lose weight
• To lower the fat content in the blood.

Preparation method:

1. Remove fat from meat and poultry fat and skin.
2. Do not use oil during cooking.
3. Do not use coconut milk and ghee (ghee).
4. Use low-fat milk / skimming for drinks or milk substitute.
5. Cook using the grill, steam, boil or bake. (Use a microwave oven or fryer or non steaks)
6. Use as a substitute margarine and jam like (to put on the bread)