Q&A: Are there foods that boost hemoglobin levels?

Question by hoosier (Grand Rapids)
Posted on March 19, 2007
Amy, are there specific foods to boost your Hemoglobin levels post chemo treatments? Read Full Q&A

Q&A: What about fiber supplements?

Question by janthony (Midland)
Posted on March 13, 2007
What about fiber supplements? Consistently eating a balanced diet is a challenge for me. I rely on vitamin supplements to fill in the gaps. What about taking a fiber supplement… Read Full Q&A

High Protein Meat Alternatives

Article by Amy Bragagnini, MS, RD, CSO
Posted on March 10, 2007
Millions of Americans follow a vegetarian diet. There are several types of vegetarians:

Lacto-vegetarians do not eat any animal flesh, but do consume dairy products.
Ovo-vegetarians avoid flesh… Read Full Article

Q&A: How can I change my diet to prevent the onset of diabetes?

Question by ypayne (Lindenwold, NJ)
Posted on March 08, 2007
I am a African American female, 43 years young and had my fourth baby six months ago. I developed gestational diabetes with each pregnancy. Recently, my family Dr. stated to… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Do Vegetables Lose Nutrients when Cooked?

Question by Blair T. (Philadelphia, PA)
Posted on March 06, 2007
Do vegetables lose some of their nutrition when they are cooked? Is there a certain way to prepare them that is best, or is it better to eat them raw?… Read Full Q&A

Spring Clean…Your Refrigerator?

Article by Amy Bragagnini, MS, RD, CSO
Posted on March 01, 2007
Spring is almost here! Spring-cleaning is a task taken on by many people during this time. Closets are tidied, winter clothes are put away…but what about your refrigerator? This… Read Full Article

Q&A: What carbs can diabetics consume?

Question by Pamme (Lake Charles)
Posted on February 27, 2007
As a 45 yr old woman I became a hospital induced diabetic (apendix rupured and Iwas in a coma for 22 days). In the hospital they kept giving me shots,… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: What makes Pomegranate Juice so Healthy?

Question by Dawn (Ludington, MI)
Posted on February 23, 2007
What's the deal with pomegranate juice...it seems to be the new "healthy" juice. Can you tell me some of its benefits? Read Full Q&A

Q&A: What’s the difference between carbs and “net carbs”?

Question by klambert (Grand Rapids, MI
Posted on February 19, 2007
We always hear so much about cutting carbs out of our diet. Can you tell me the difference between carbs and "net carbs"? Read Full Q&A

Q&A: How much folate am I supposed to get?

Question by petracaryn (New York, NY)
Posted on February 15, 2007
As a 29-year-old woman, how much folate am I supposed to get, and how can I keep track of that? Are there certain foods that are the best sources, or… Read Full Q&A