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...

What is in peanut butter that equals one fat exchange?

I am a diabetic. I love peanut butter. What is in peanut butter that you have to give up one fat exchange? The usual ingredients...

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...

I have searched the Internet for a list of foods for...

I have searched the Internet for a list of foods which would be on a bland diet. Can you help me? I would greatly...

My recipe for tomato-free pizza.

I am allergic to tomatoes and I make a really good pizza. I thought you would be interested in my recipe. I make pizza...

Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who...

Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who want to eat more fiber or have problems with constipation? The Medical Nutrition...

I began taking a colloidal mineral supplement daily and am pregnant.

I recently began taking a colloidal mineral supplement daily. I heard the tape "Dead Doctors Don't Lie" by Dr. Joel Wallach. Now I find...

My midwife informed me to avoid dairy products, sweets and fruits...

Recently my midwife, (I currently have a sinus infection and am 32 weeks pregnant), informed me to avoid dairy products, avoid sweets and fruits...

I’m pregnant with my second child and gained 70 pounds which...

Hi, I hope you can answer my question. I'm 180 pounds 5 feet 2 inches and just found out I'm pregnant with my second...

Why is my blood pressure is rising?

My blood pressure (systolic) is rising surprisingly (usually 130 or less, now up to 145 over the last month or so). We have changed...

Which brand of margarine is best?

Which brand of margarine is best? I cannot recommend a specific brand to you. However, look for a margarine with a liquid oil as the...

My husband has high blood pressure and moderately high cholesterol. What...

My husband has high blood pressure (140/95) and moderately high cholesterol (210). He is currently taking medication to control his blood pressure. While he...

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 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...

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...

I’ve seen Chromium Picolinate advertised recently as a “metabolism boosting” diet...

I've seen Chromium Picolinate advertised recently as a "metabolism boosting" diet supplement. Is there any merit to this claim? No. Initially there was some speculation...

I am in excellent health except for a leg ache that...

I had been on Phen/Fen about a year- just working out to try to get my weight down. I am in excellent health except...

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...

With long history of back injury, I have been advised to...

I am a 57-year-old Australian man of 5 feet 10 inches weighing 105 kilograms (231 pounds). I have a long history of back injury...

My relationship with food has deteriorated and affected how I view...

I am currently a college student. Throughout the past year, my relationship with food has deteriorated gradually and has greatly affected how I view...

I am a seventh grader doing a report for science on...

I am a seventh grader in Massachusetts doing a report for science on anorexia/bulimia. Part of this assignment is to interview a patient or...