I have diverticulosis and have cut out lettuce, apples, peanuts and cabbage. What else would you suggest?
I have a condition called diverticulosis. It seems every Spring I get into trouble with it. I've already cut out lettuce, apples, peanuts, and cabbage. What else would you suggest?
Well, first of all, you are cutting out the very foods you should be eating. You need a high fiber diet, not a low fiber...
I own a restaurant. One person has requested a GFML diet. I am unfamiliar with this.
I own a restaurant in Minneapolis. I have a large group coming on Tuesday and one person has requested a GFML diet. I am unfamiliar with this and cannot find any information on this type of diet. I have even telephoned several nutritionists in the Twin Cities area and no one has any idea....
What is the average volume & concentration of stomach acid produced to digest an average meal?
I am a student at the University of Virginia and I was looking for an answer to a question when I came upon your web page. Do you know what is the average volume and concentration of stomach HCl produced to digest an average meal? Thank you for your time.
The volume is variable among...
A veterinarian told me that the milk from Fulani cattle in Africa will be more tolerated by people drinking it. Is this true?
I recently traveled to Burkina and Mali researching for a documentary film about Fulani cattle breeders. A Fulani veterinarian told me that depending on the blood group of the cow, its milk will be more or less well tolerated by the people drinking it. 0-type cows would give milk suited to everybody. Do you...
I am wondering about what kinds of food can I substitute for breads?
Hello, I'm 32 and have been diagnosed with many allergies, some I knew about others I didn't. One I am concerned about is gluten, the others are both kinds of yeast. I am wondering about what kinds of things I can substitute in my diet for bread and such, any suggestions would be helpful.
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What is the percent of fat content in whole milk as compared to 2%?
May I know the % of fat content in whole milk as compared to 2%? Thanks.
Whole milk is 3.5% (approximately as it depends on the cow's feed) and 2% contains just 2% fat. There is approximately 1 1/2 teaspoon of butterfat in whole milk, 1 teaspoon of butterfat in 2% milk, 1/2 teaspoon of...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who have gallbladder problems?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who have gallbladder problems?
The Medical Nutrition and Nutrition Entrepreneurs dietetic practice groups of the American Dietetic Association provide medical nutrition therapy based on your diagnosis. Dietitians often have their own private practice nutrition counseling services in addition to services provided in a clinic or...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who don’t tolerate milk so that I can get enough calcium?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who don't tolerate milk so that I get enough calcium?
The Medical Nutrition and Nutrition Entrepreneurs dietetic practice groups of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics work with people who have a lactose intolerance or an allergy to the protein in milk to make sure...
Have there been any studies done on digestion after gallbladder removal?
Have there ever been any studies done on problems with digestion after gallbladder removal? If so, could you direct me to this information?
No studies come to mind and I searched a few references as well. Fat and fiber tolerance varies among individuals after gallbladder removal. Food tolerance ranges from the same foods offending to...
I like 2% milk and my doctor told me to switch to skim milk because I’m on a low cholesterol diet.
I like 2% milk and my doctor told me to switch to skim milk because I'm on a low cholesterol diet, I don't like skim milk. It looks blue and watered down. Isn't 2% milk OK to drink? I have only one glass a day.
You should follow your doctor's advice and switch to skim...