Other Diets

Question 1

Mediterranean Diet

Answer 1

High consumption of plant based foods

Extra olive oil = Unsaturated

• Fresh seafood
• Moderate dairy and poultry
• Low Red and Processed meats

Question 2

Mediterranean Diet
- Mechanism

Answer 2

Increases satiety (More filling)

High in dietary fibre, low in energy density

Rich in monounsaturated fat = Improve glucose homeostasis

Reduces weight

Question 3

Gluten Free Diet
- Mechanism

Answer 3

Gliadins in gluten trigger IL-15 (Celiac Disease)
- Specifically alpha

Question 4

Best Gluten Substitutes

Answer 4

Chickpeas
Amaranth & Quinoa
Sorghum
Flax

Question 5

GFD
- Heart

Answer 5

Seems to lower CV risk, not enough evidence to recommend though

Question 6

GFD
- Obesity

Answer 6

Evidence shows it increases weight
- Not true, likely due to CD patients being able to eat and absorb more now

Question 7

Complete Alternate Day Fasting

Answer 7

Alternate fasting days
- No eating on these days

Question 8

Modified Fasting Regimens

Answer 8

5:2 diet
- Energy restriction for 2 non-consecutive days with 20-25% of normal calories
- Normal eating for 5 days

Question 9

Time Restricted Feeding

Answer 9

Ad Libitum energy intake within specific time frames

Question 10

Intermittent Fasting
- Benefits

Answer 10

Time Restricted Feeding:
- Better synchronization of circadian rhythm = Decreases circulating lipids, insulin sensitivity is worse at night

Optimize gut microbiome
- Decreased stress on gut

Improved Metabolic Homeostasis
- Decreased circulating lipids
- Decreased inflammation
- Enhanced insulin sensitivity

Question 11

Intermittent Fasting
- Adipose Tissue

Answer 11

Can brown adipose tissue
- Burns fat better