What other than yellow and green vegetables contain anti-cancer compounds?
It is becoming widely known that yellow and green vegetables and cruciferous veggies contain a number of compounds (such as beta-carotene which helps protect...
Can I rinse the syrup off regular canned fruit? I’m a...
Can I rinse the syrup off regular canned fruit? I'm a diabetic and the dietetic canned fruit is so expensive?
No, I would not recommend...
As a diabetic, is it safe for me to eat honey...
I am a diabetic. Is it safe for me to eat honey graham crackers?
Yes, people with diabetes can eat honey graham crackers. The amount...
Tell me about glucagon and how it relates to weight loss.
I was hoping you could tell me a little about glucagon and how or if it relates to weight loss. I heard in a...
What do dietitians and nutritionists do, their schooling, etc?
I'm doing a school project or report on dietitians and nutritionist. If you could send me information on what they do, their schooling and...
What foods produce acid?
What foods produce acid? I notice milk, ice cream, and red meat bother me and I feel sick for a few weeks after I...
Do you have any recipes for yummy liquid foods?
My son got his jaw broken a day after his 22nd birthday and will be wired up for 4 to 6 weeks. Do you...
Is spelt allowed in diets for celiac disease?
With respect to the gluten content of spelt products, how does it compare to other grains and is it allowed in diets for celiac...
My girlfriend and I have eaten something that made us feel...
My girlfriend and I have eaten something that made us feel bad. We have chills, nausea and vomits during the night after having dinner....
I had a daughter 3 yeas ago, gained about 60 pounds,...
I had a daughter 3 years ago. I gained about 60 pounds while pregnant. I dropped 40 of those pounds, but I just can't...
Could my diet or my extra weight be interfering with my...
I had a baby 20 months ago and haven't been able to lose the 20 - 25 extra pounds since then. I want to...
What is the fat content of human milk?
What is the fat content of human milk? Would you have a reference for this?
Human milk has 1.3 gms of fat per fluid ounce...
Have you heard anything about steroids in Similac?
Please, could you tell me if you have heard anything about steroids in the formula "Similac"? I keep hearing this, but cannot find the...
Which diet pop has the least amount of salt in it?
Which diet pop has the least amount of salt in it? I've been drinking four to five cans of diet pop a day. I've...
I prefer tea to coffee, but I’ve heard that tea has...
I prefer tea to coffee, but I've heard that tea has as much caffeine as coffee. Is that true? I make about two cups...
My triglycerides are over 700. I cut out sugar, sweets and...
My triglycerides are over 700. My cholesterol was normal. I have done everything to bring it under 700. I cut out sweets, sugar, and...
I am undergoing Intron-A treatment for hepatitis C. The nurse in charge of the...
I am undergoing INTRON-A treatment for Hepatitis C. One of the possible side effects of the treatment is suppression of the bone marrow"s ability...
What foods can I eat when I have the flu?
What foods can I eat when I have the flu?
FLU, FEVER, VOMITING, DIARRHEA:
If your symptoms include fever and/or vomiting, contact your doctor. The...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with hepatitis or autoimmune disorders?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with hepatitis or autoimmune disorders?
The HIV / AIDS dietetic practice group of the American Dietetic Association...
My twin girls are always sick. Are there foods to boost their immune systems?
I have twin girls who are 5 years old. Since they have started school it seems as if they are always kind of sick....
What foods can I eat when I have a cold?
What foods can I eat when I have a cold?
COLDS, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS:
Drink plenty of hot liquids. Water, tea, fruit juice, fruit drinks,...
I refer my patients to registered dietitians especially if I know...
As far as referring my patients to registered dietitians, I have never hesitated about doing that, especially if I know their insurance will cover...
Do you know of any other foods that might have higher...
Thanks to a response you gave a previous reader. I was able to copy the list of vegetables containing vitamin K. I am currently...
I take Lasix, for high blood pressure, which says I should...
I have been taking Lasix, a high blood pressure pill, every other day. Now, my doctor, has me taking one every day. The bottle...
What is your opinion of colloidal minerals?
What is your opinion of colloidal minerals? Thanks for your help!
Colloidal minerals are molecules of minerals suspended in a liquid. The particles are not...
I am a 24 year old masters swimmer and getting cramps...
I am a 24-year old masters swimmer. I have been getting cramps - calf and toe- a lot recently. On the advice of the...
Do you know of any specialists who work with bulimics?
My girlfriend was bulimic for several months. She used laxatives. It is now 2 or 3 years later and she is having stomach problems....
I couldn’t bring myself to eat the food my dietitian wanted...
I just tried to purge and all I did was peed my pants. I feel so let down by my body. It wouldn't give...
I am a vegetarian and binge on vegetables.
I am a vegetarian and eat dairy products sparingly. I feel that my diet is generally healthy and I exercise 4 to 5 times...
