Hollywood Diet also known as Grape Fruit Diet or Mayo Clinic Diet (however not associated with the Mayo Clinic) is a popular quick weight loss regime developed in 1930 in USA.  Hollywood diet mainly emphasize on consuming Half Grape Fruit or Grape Fruit Juice with every meal.  However the caloric intake per day should be [...]

Full Liquid Diet includes foods that are liquid at room temperature and also semi-solid foods.  Full Liquid Diet is prescribed after Clear Liquid Diet.  It is given to patients who have difficulty in chewing and/or swallowing and/or unable to digest solid foods.  Full Liquid diet is given for 2-3 days.  If used for longer periods, [...]

A balanced diet is one which contains different types of foods in such quantities and proportions that the need for calories, minerals, vitamins, and other nutrients is adequately met and a small provision is made for extra nutrients to withstand short duration of leanness. Nutrients are chemical constituents of food which specific functions to carry out [...]

Clear Liquid Diet includes food that is clear and liquid at room temperature. Clear Liquid Diet provides water, carbohydrates, sodium, and potassium. It is inadequate in energy and other nutrients. Clear Liquid Diet provides 400-500 Kcal. It provides an oral source of liquids which are easily absorbed and leave minimal residue [...]