My husband had cancer surgery and his cholesterol is over 300.
My husband had cancer surgery at Sloan Kettering Hospital. An 8-pound tumor (sarcoma) and 3/4 of his liver were removed at that time. He...
Why are free vegetables limited portions when cooked?
Why are "free vegetables" limited portions when cooked?
When you measure a cooked vegetable, more cooked vegetable (weight) fits in a 1/2 cup compared to...
How do I contact a nutrition practitioner in Norway, who has...
I need to get in contact with a nutrition practitioner in Norway, who have experience working with hypoglycemia. Do you know anyone or anywhere...
What are your thoughts on intermittent fasting for someone who is...
I am currently taking nutrition courses at a college. Currently, we are going over what nutrition is, what our body needs for survival and...
Can you send me infomation on dietitian careers?
I am doing a report. I had to find a career that I wanted to be and I picked a dietitian. I was wondering...
Candida does exist and will continue to exist.
It is pathetic and unfortunate that a doctor of your claimed stature instantly diagnoses people over the internet who have valid nutritional deficient diseases....
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...
My wife is having problems with irritable bowel syndrome. Can you...
My wife is having problems with irritable bowel syndrome and has been tested for everything and nothing is helping. Could you recommend a diet,...
Is any particular form of soy more beneficial than others?
Thank you for your wonderful column!
I am a vegetarian and use soy products as my main source of protein. I have read about the...
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...
I’m pregnant and my doctor prescribed iron supplements for me. What...
I'm pregnant and my doctor prescribed iron supplements for me. They constipate me so I quit taking the pills. What foods are high in...
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...
Please clarify the percent fat content on food nutriiton labels.
1) My wife and I have recently switched from 1% to skim milk. What is the recommended type of milk for our two children,...
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...
How serious is triglycerides at 545?
I'm in the process of applying for life insurance. I just received the blood test results back and there are 3 elevated items. I...
Your answer included the statement that the human body can make...
The purpose of your service is great. Accurate nutritional information to the consumer is a must. I stumbled on your information concerning fatty acids...
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...
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 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...
Where can I find a dietitian who can help plan my...
I am on a lot of medications and some say I can't eat a particular food. Where can I find a dietitian who can...
How would I get daily iron requirement if I eat a...
How would a person get their daily iron requirement if that person eats a balanced diet, but eats no meat?
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)...
Do you know of any other foods that might have higher...
Thanks to a response you gave a previous reader. I was able to copy the list of vegetables containing vitamin K. I am currently...
I have been discussing with doctors this issue of the vitamins...
I have been discussing with doctors this issue of the vitamins, but none could give me that convincing explanation and advice as you did....
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)...
what is best diet food?
What is the best type of diet food wise? Thank you.
Don't waste your money buying diet foods other than sugar-free carbonated beverages IF you...
Is there any problems with a high fat, high protein, low...
Wondering if there are any problems (kidney, liver, heart, prostate) with a high-fat/high-protein/low carbohydrate diet like Dr. Mario Dipasquale's anabolic diet? The diet's main...
What is obesity?
What is obesity?
Obesity is a medical diagnosis that describes a condition where you weigh 20% more than the maximum you should for your age...
