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Special Dietary Needs

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Medical Conditions: Diabetes : Managing blood sugar levels by controlling carbohydrate intake. Celiac Disease : Avoiding gluten, found in wheat, barley, and rye. Hypertension: Reducing sodium intake to manage blood pressure. Kidney Disease : Limiting phosphorus, potassium, and protein intake. Allergies and Intolerances: Food Allergies : Avoiding specific allergens such as peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, eggs, or dairy. Lactose Intolerance : Avoiding or limiting dairy products containing lactose. Lifestyle Choices: Vegetarian : Avoiding meat, and sometimes other animal products. Vegan : Avoiding all animal products, including dairy, eggs, and honey. Pescatarian : Avoiding meat but consuming fish. Religious and Cultural Preferences : Kosher : Following Jewish dietary laws, which include specific rules about permissible foods and food preparation. Halal : Following Islamic dietary laws, which include specific rules about permissible foods and food preparation. Other Dietary Pa...