I had breast cancer and was told that not having colds...
I have recently had breast cancer treated with surgery, radiation and now with vitamin and herbal supplements to strengthen my immune system. I have...
I’ve been trying to eat fewer animal sources of protein, but...
I have IDDM (Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus) and am a 37-year-old female, 5 feet 2 inch, 58 kilograms (128 pounds), 57-gram protein/day meal plan,...
I was recently diagnosed with diabetes type 2 and have been...
I was recently diagnosed with Diabetes II. My doctor diagnosed it and then sort of brushed me off when I had questions. I have...
Couldn’t my husband just cut out sugar and sweets instead of...
My husband was just diagnosed as having diabetes. He's not taking any shots or pills. His doctor suggested we see a registered dietitian to...
What are the advantages and disadvantages of dietitian work?
I'm a junior in high school. I have always been interested in nutrition and am now considering it as a career in the future....
My wife has been told by a naturopath/homeopath that she has...
Thanks for your excellent resource.
Could you answer a question I have about my wife? She has been told by a naturopath/homeopath that she has...
Can you provide any information ongluten free products in the Orlando...
We are coming to Disneyland Florida in July and have a 5-year-old son who has celiac disease. Can you provide any information on US...
When my baby was six months old, he became allergic to...
When my baby was six months old, he became allergic to milk. His doctor switched him to soymilk. He hasn't had any milk since...
What is the best way to prepare a two pound round...
What is the best way to prepare a two pound round steak to preserve the flavor and nutrients?
Round steak is a lean, less tender...
I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Disease (PCOS), told to lose...
Although I certainly agree with you that testimonials are no way to practice science or choose a diet, I'd like to share with you...
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...
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...
My friend’s 1-year-old has constipation problems and has been put on...
My friend's one year old has constipation problems and has been put on a high fiber diet by her doctor. She is having difficulty...
How can brandy taste so sweet and not have any carbohydrates?
I have a question regarding brandy (liquor). How can brandy taste so sweet and not have any carbohydrates? Also, where do the calories come...
My husband is on blood thinners after angioplasty surgery. Is there...
Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. In the discharge papers I had to look for the info that I found. Also...
Is caffeine recommended with fast heart rhythm (tachycardia)?
What is the recommended amount of caffeine for a person with a ventricular tachycardia?
Caffeine is not recommended for people with a fast heart rhythm...
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...
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,...
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....
I’m desperate and think of suicide all the time. I need...
I'm desperate I think of suicide all of the time. I need an efficient and fast food diet.
I would suggest that you please immediately...
How about daily 400 IU of vitamin E for hair loss?
How about daily 400 IU of vitamin E for hair loss?
The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) of vitamin E is 10 milligrams for the adult...
How do you get your daily requirement of calcium?
I am concerned about women getting brittle bones from not enough calcium. I don't like to drink milk except with cereal. How do you...
WIC can only give out iron fortified formula until 12 months...
Under our federal guidelines for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), we can only give out iron-fortified formula until 12 months of age. Every so...
I want to gain mass in the form of muscle mass...
Unlike most people, I want to gain weight. I work out heavily and am really interested in bodybuilding. I want to gain mass, in...
Is saccharin all right to use?
Is saccharin all right to use? With all cancer scares about artificial sweeteners, I want to know if it is safe to use.
Saccharin was...
Is peanut butter fattening?
Is peanut butter fattening? It seems that whenever I eat it I gain weight.
No, peanut butter by itself is not fattening and one of...
I have always been skinny. How do I put on weight...
I am writing to you because I am ready to begin the weight gain process. I am a 19-year-old male. I am 6 feet...
