I was told that African Americans are prone to pimples when they eat chocolate. Is this true?
I have a question that I hope you can answer. I was told by an associate at work that African-Americans are prone to pimples when they eat chocolate. I was informed that eating chocolate and the development of pimples had no correlation and told the person as much. Their reply was that African-Americans have...
How does dieting play a role in healthy hair, strong nails, and clear skin?
How does dieting play a role in healthy hair, strong nails, and clear skin?
What ways can you boost your metabolism and lose weight the right way without doing any dietary supplements?
Yes, food plays a role in the health of your hair, nails, and skin. Hair and nails are similar in that they are rigid...
What is tahini?
I recently purchased a Juiceman juicer and one of the recipes called for the use of tahini. I was wondering what is tahini? I searched for the meaning of this word in all search engines and could not get a definition of it. Is it an alternative for dairy products? Thank you for taking...
We are studying good nutrition, My Plate, nutrition facts labeling. I am searching for sites kids can relate to.
I teach third grade and have seven online computers in my classroom. We are studying good nutrition. the food guide My Plate, nutrition facts labeling etc. I am searching for sites the kids can use to relate to the above topics. Do you have any suggestions?
Here are some websites you can use in your...
Our soils are depleted, very few people get what they need from food alone and the RDA’s for many nutrients are too low.
Much of what you are telling the public sounds like hogwash to me. You have passed on much dated, inaccurate information. Our soils are depleted, very few people get what they need from food alone and the RDA's for many nutrients are indeed too low.
Also, credentials in nutrition are no guarantee of...
A friend constantly craves sugar even after she has eaten. Is she lacking something? What is cellulite?
I have a friend who constantly craves sugar even after she has eaten her regular meals. She craves ice cream and cookies (anything with sugar in it throughout the day). Is she lacking something in her diet? If so what is it?
This person has a high metabolism. She works out a couple of hours...
How long should frozen berries be boiled?
How long should frozen fruit be boiled? Only until it thaws or up to ten minutes? This refers to raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries.
You do not need to boil frozen fruit. Frozen fruit is best when thawed slightly. The thawed fruit can be eaten as is or added to other recipes, cooked or uncooked. Strawberries,...
How long you could store catsup and can it be frozen?
I was referred to your site by an NFSD Coordinator. I was wondering about how long you could store catsup and if it could be frozen. She did not have a definitive answer for me but thought that catsup could be stored for at least six months in the refrigerator. She also said that...
What are the dangers of driving and eating?
What are the dangers of driving and eating?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found eating and driving is more dangerous than using a hand held cell phone while driving. Okay so most people have done it at one time or another, but is it safe? Probably not according to Hagerty Classic Insurance in...
What about cooked cereal? Isn’t it better than cold cereal?
I know that whole wheat bread is better than white bread. What about cooked cereal? Isn't it better than cold cereal?
It depends on which cold and which cooked cereal you are comparing. I recommend any cereal that is not sugarcoated but is enriched with iron, thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin. These nutrients are usually lost...