Diet & Nutrition


Q&A: Nutrition Facts: Where to Look First

Question by Karla (Florida)
Posted on July 22, 2008
I know that dietary fiber is good. But what is more important when looking at nutritional information, dietary fiber or calories and fat content? I was comparing 2 oatmeals and… Read Full Q&A

Choose “D” to help fight disease

Article by Amy Bragagnini, MS, RD, CSO
Posted on July 14, 2008
Vitamin D has been in the spotlight lately for its potential disease fighting properties. Research has investigated its potential for preventing osteoporosis, fighting depression, preventing multiple sclerosis, and most… Read Full Article

Q&A: What Should I Eat to Gain Weight?

Question by Nadir12 (New Jersey)
Posted on July 09, 2008
I have lost about 10 pounds. I went to my doctor several times, but they could not find the reason. I feel fine, however I am on six types of… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: What are Sugar Alcohols?

Question by Brady (Tawas)
Posted on June 24, 2008
When reading labels I notice that some things have “Sugar Alcohol” in them. Can you tell me how this differs from regular sugar or fructose? Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Slow Cooking Vegetables

Question by Karen
Posted on June 18, 2008
Do slow cookers take the nutrients out of vegetables if slow cooked all day? Would I be better steaming or eating them raw? Read Full Q&A

Tough Luck for Tomatoes

Article by Amy Bragagnini, MS, RD, CSO
Posted on June 12, 2008
A recent Salmonella outbreak has been linked to three types of tomatoes. Salmonella is a type of bacterium that lives in some animals, and can live in soil and… Read Full Article

Q&A: Staying Slim and Trim

Question by tjturbo6 (Largo, FL)
Posted on June 09, 2008
What is the safest way to stay slim and trim? Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Low Fat Diet

Question by aliboo
Posted on May 28, 2008
I need a easy pancreatitis diet, low fat. Any suggestions? Read Full Q&A

Vitamin A

Article by Amy Bragagnini, MS, RD, CSO
Posted on May 14, 2008
A healthy diet should contain all of the important vitamins and minerals that are essential to our body. Vitamin A is just one example of a vitamin that plays… Read Full Article

Q&A: Diet Plan during Cancer Treatment

Question by survivor
Posted on May 07, 2008
I've recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and have undergone several surgeries in the last 4 weeks. I am trying to prepare my body for chemotherapy and radiation. My question… Read Full Q&A

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