Special diets

Nowadays many people prefer low-cal foodstuffs. Vegetable fats are healthier than animal fats as they don't contain so much cholesterol. Too much fat can make you overweight and can cause heart disease. If you are allergic to something, you must avoid food additives, colourants and preservatives. A celiac is hypersensitive to glutens, which are found in wheat, rye and oats. If you are diabetic, you cannot eat sweats Sugary food doesn't contain as much fibre as fruit and vegetables.  Sugar is bad for your teeth and it is fattening. People with lactose-intolerance have to avoid milk and other dairy produce. Luckily there is a wide selection of alternative foodstuffs on the market. A vegetarian (veggie) is a person who doesn't eat meat. Pure vegetarians, who don't eat any fish, eggs or dairy produce (animal products), are called vegans. Some people avoid eating meat because of religious reasons. Many parents are worried that their children will not get enough vitamins and trace elements if they are vegetarians.You should always make sure that your diet is nourishing enough. Organic food is environment-friendly, because it is grown without any chemical fertilizers or pesticides Functional food affects your health positively. Many people are against gm (genetically modified) food. Young people can get an eating disorder if they try to put down weight.