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...
What is the average amount of veggies, fruits and starches per...
I have to be on a 1200-calorie diet and I have lost the number of exchanges needed per meal. Please give me an average...
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...
Is there a hypoglycemic diet which does not result in weight...
Is there a proven hypoglycemic diet which does not result in weight gain with moderate exercising?
What hypoglycemic diet is recommended to achieve the most...
I have a master’s degree in exercise physiology. How do I...
I have a master's degree in exercise physiology and wanted to expand my knowledge base more on nutrition. Could you tell me how I...
I am wondering about stearoyl-1-lactylate sounds like some kind of milk...
I have thought of another substance that I am wondering about:stearoyl-2-lactylate sounds suspiciously like some kind of milk derivative. Would this be a problem...
I have a GI disorder known as Crohn’s disease. What do...
I have a GI disorder known as Crohn's disease. I am currently having a flare up and am on a liquid diet. What do...
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...
How does proper nutrition and exercise can improve your health?
My question is how proper nutrition and exercise can improve your health?
You are what you eat. If you eat junk, it will be reflected...
I have morning sickness and am two months pregnant. What do...
I have morning sickness and am only about two months pregnant. This is my first pregnancy and I don't know what to eat to...
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...
I’m 3 months pregnant and have gained 9 pounds in 2...
I'm 3 months pregnant and have gained 9 pounds in 2 months. I'm not sure what I should eat. Fruits, especially citrus fruits are...
My cholesterol level was 220 and my triglyceride level was 304....
I'm a 28-year-old male that recently had a full-blown blood panel done. To my surprise, my cholesterol level was 220 (HDL = 39, LDL...
When I put alcohol in a recipe, does it all cook...
When I put alcohol in a recipe, does it all cook off? Should I be concerned with how much alcohol is left?
Alcohol added to...
Which margarine is lowest in cholesterol?
Which margarine is lowest in cholesterol? My father died of a heart attack and my family has a lot of heart problems. I'm only...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
For the last 5 months when I work, my feet ache...
For the last 5 months the days I work my feet ache and burn. I'm a cashier so I am on my feet, but...
I don’t really know if I am getting enough of the...
I am familiar with the Recommended Dietary Allowance, but I don't really know if I am getting enough from what I eat. Is there...
Will conventional medicine credit alternative approaches being able to perfect a...
I am a 53-year-old nursing student at a local college. Prior to taking a nutrition course, I was an avid naturopath with an extensive...
My grandmother is having surgery and can’t take prescribed blood thinner.
My Grandmother has in the past taken a commonly prescribed blood thinner. In the near future, her doctor will be removing a fatty tumor...
I am working on my thesis about body image of athletes...
Hello! I am a graduate student at Northern Illinois University. I am currently working on my thesis, which is, titled Nutritional Knowledge of College...
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...
I have a friend who never eats in school.
I need your advice. I have a friend who is stressed out a lot and she doesn't throw up. But when she is in...
I have a personal story to share having dealt with bulimia...
I do not have a question but rather a personal story to share. I myself have dealt with bulimia for several years. I want...