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...
I was just diagnosed as pre-diabetic. What food can I cut...
I was just diagnosed as pre-diabetic. I already watch what I eat and workout lifting weights. What kind of foods can I cut from...
I am a diabetic and weigh 130 pounds. I would like...
I am a diabetic and weigh 130 pounds. I am 5 foot 6 inches and would like to start dieting. I currently eat 900...
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...
I have a niece who is looking for a 3 week...
I have a niece studying clinical nutrition and is looking for a 3-week internship in May. Do you have a program? Do you know...
I have a milk allergy and am trying to eat a...
I have been diagnosed as allergic to milk and am trying to eat a milk-free diet. It is extremely difficult to find totally dairy-free...
I plan to see a nutritionist in order to develop an...
I'll make this quick: I was browsing through your FAQs and couldn't spot one for irritable bowel syndrome. I plan to see a nutritionist...
I was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and lactose intolerance. What...
I was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) as well as lactose intolerance four years ago. I have cut out all forms of milk...
Can provide me with nutritional information on Schlotzksy’s sandwiches?
I hope that you can provide me with nutritional information on Schlotzsky's sandwiches, the original in particular. I have asked at the restaurant here,...
My wife and I are expecting triplets, but concerned that she...
Hi. My wife Cyndee and I are expecting triplets! We're excited, but concerned that Cyndee can't seem to eat as much as is recommended...
How many calories I should be taking to make sure my...
I am a 23-year-old female that is breastfeeding a three-week-old infant. I was wondering how many calories I should be taking to make sure...
I am pregnant and can you give me info on my...
I just found out that I am pregnant and I went on your Healthy Body Calculator and it said I was overweight. I'm 5...
Although hyperactivity is associated with ADD it is not a necessarily...
I decided to write this quick note after reading your Q&A's about Attention Deficit Disorder. A simple definition of ADD (attention deficit disorder) =...
I think my husband salts his food too much. How can...
I think my husband salts his food too much. So I switched to Lite Salt. He doesn't have a blood pressure problem yet, but...
My triglycerides were the highest the doctor ever had seen and...
I went in for a physical recently and was informed that my triglycerides were the highest the doctor had ever seen (875) and my...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who have high blood pressure or have had a stroke?
The Medical Nutrition and Nutrition...
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...
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...
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 have a food allergy, overweight, kidney disease, and spine issues....
I've had help in the past from a dietitian before the thyroid doctor decided that she didn't need one anymore. However, in the interest...
What ingredients should I look for in a multivitamin?
I take a multivitamin every day. I figure it balances out what I don't eat right in my diet. What ingredients should I look...
Can men get their RDA for iron from their normal diet?
I take a multivitamin to supplement my diet. I have read, on a couple of occasions (don't ask me where), that men should use...
My professor said that the reason the RDA is doubled is...
I am taking a nutrition course this semester and my professor mentioned that the RDA is doubled what is actually required for a few...
Does hard boiling an egg destroy some of the amino acids?
Does hard boiling an egg destroy some of the amino acids or does it remain the same as raw?
Most of the amino acids (protein)...
Today is not a good a day. I met with my...
Thanks for returning my message. Today is not a good a day for me. I met with my therapist and we got into some...
I am hoping that with all this support I can pull...
I have also been in contact with the dietitian that I use to see twice a month. I am hoping that with all this...
Why do I feel hungry when I’m exercising, but when I...
Why do I feel hungry when I'm exercising, but when I go home, I'm not hungry anymore?
Moderate exercise by itself does not increase your...
