Diet & Nutrition


Q&A: What Portions Should I be Eating to Lose Weight?

Question by Yesenia
Posted on January 05, 2009
Hi, my name is Yesenia. The doctor told I am on the borderline of having diabetes. I weigh 220 and I am 31 years old, with two kids. I can't… Read Full Q&A

Increase Nutrients with Food Combination

Article by Amy Bragagnini, MS, RD, CSO
Posted on December 14, 2008
I am frequently asked the question “what is the best food for you?” There are many individual foods that are healthy and filled with nutrients essential for health. However,… Read Full Article

Q&A: More on Diet and Blood Sugar

Question by Pmo25
Posted on December 09, 2008
I am 61 and recently my blood sugar was checked and it was 108. How can I use the foods I eat to bring that below 100 and I know… Read Full Q&A

Further Benefits of Fruits & Vegetables

Article by Amy Bragagnini, MS, RD, CSO
Posted on December 05, 2008
Eating fruits and vegetables may help improve patients’ response to chemotherapy. A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reports that a dietary agent… Read Full Article

Q&A: Controlling Blood Sugar with Diet

Question by Jeff (Indiana)
Posted on November 24, 2008
Hi Amy, I’m having an issue keeping my blood sugars down -- any where from 100 to 225. My diet is decent. By the way I’m type 2. I take… Read Full Q&A

Beans: are they truly “magical”?

Article by Amy Bragagnini, MS, RD, CSO
Posted on November 21, 2008
The first thing that comes to my mind when I think of beans is the old song that I used to sing as a child. “Beans, beans, the magical… Read Full Article

Q&A: Antioxidants in Grape Juice

Question by Wndjns (Indiana)
Posted on November 11, 2008
I was reading an article in the paper today that states, via Purdue University, that drinking 2 - 8 ounce servings of concord grape juice a day can decrease waist… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: How Much Pomegranate Juice Should I Drink?

Question by Sharron (Corpus Christi, TX)
Posted on November 07, 2008
Hi Amy, I've been using the Old Orchard pomegranate juice in my smoothies for about a year and have just begun to wonder how much actual pomegranate juice is needed… Read Full Q&A

“Fall” into Good Nutrition

Article by Amy Bragagnini, MS, RD, CSO
Posted on October 31, 2008
Autumn is my favorite time of year. I enjoy watching the trees turn vibrant colors, smelling the faint scent of burning leaves, and especially love wearing warm sweatshirts in… Read Full Article

Q&A: Nitrites in Food

Question by Dawn (Ludington, MI)
Posted on October 29, 2008
I just read an article talking about the need for schools to stop serving children processed meats such as hot dogs, ham and pepperoni. It stated that some studies have… Read Full Q&A

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