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HFI
• HFI is a metabolic disorder in which the small intestine cannot
process fructose (fruit sugar) into a source of energy because
of an enzyme deficiency that prevents fructose absorption .
• The university of virgina health system recommends meat, egg , diary, egg ,
beans,and vegetables.
• Combining these foods will create a balance diet that offers nutrition and prevents
health problems.
Meats
Fresh meat contains no fructose .they high in protein and iron .Red meat , pork
sausage are all high in fats as well.
Fish
catfish ,tilapia ,salmon etc.. Are some kinds of fish which are low in fructose. they
are also high in protein and low in carbs. shellfish such as crabs , lobster , shrimp,
oyster are low in fructose as well
Beans
Beans is a natural state free or fructose .they are also rich in fiber, Protein
And complex carbohydrates.
• Whole grains
have high protein content and low fructose content.
• Eggs
Eggs contain no fructose and low in carbs and high in protein and fat. these
include the yolks and whites and egg substitutes as well.
• Seeds and nuts
seeds and nuts are low in fructose , high in protein healthy fats and fibre.
• Vegetables
Majority of vegetables are low in fructose .iceberg, green peppers ,radishes ,
cabbage , mushrooms are exmp
• Dairy
Dairy products such as cheese , buttermilk and milk are low in fructose .they are
high in calcium , protein and fat.
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