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Children, Teens and Young Adults
Are those who are allergic to tree nuts also allergic to nutmeg?
Can you suggest healthy lunches for my middle-schooler?
Does starving or throwing up help you lose weight, and what are the consequences?
Does washing remove the pesticides from foods?
How can diet help my daughter avoid kidney stones?
Cookware
Between brands, is there much difference in quality of cast iron skillets?
Can I use aluminum foil instead of parchment in this recipe?
Does cooking in a cast iron skillet raise the amount of iron in the food?
What do you like or dislike about the following cookware choices?
What food scale do you recommend?
Diabetes
Are Health meets Food recipes really OK for type 2 diabetics?
As a cancer survivor, can I follow the same diet as my diabetic husband?
As a type 2 diabetic, which is better for me: grits or oatmeal?
Do you have diet plans for those with Type 2 diabetes?
Does cinnamon help control blood sugar levels?
Food Safety
Do peach pits really contain cyanide?
Does a Heavier Iron Skillet Contain More Lead?
How can I avoid E-Coli on fruits and vegetables?
How long can I keep baked Mac n Cheese in the refrigerator?
Is canola oil good for you or bad for you?
Miscellaneous
Am I eating too much oatmeal?
Are meats such as goat, venison or buffalo good substitutes for beef?
Are there as many antioxidants in decaffeinated coffee as there are in caffeinated coffee?
Are there supplements, such as glucosamine, chondroitin or omega-3s, that help repair cartilage?
Are those who are allergic to tree nuts also allergic to nutmeg?
Sodium (Salt)
Are there ways to adjust your recipes to make them lower in sodium?
Are tomatoes safe for those on dialysis?
Does sea salt have less sodium in it than regular salt?
Doesn’t sea salt have a higher concentration of potassium chloride than regular salt?
For those on Coumadin, shouldn’t salt substitutes be avoided because of the high levels of potassium?
Substitutes
Are meats such as goat, venison or buffalo good substitutes for beef?
Can I substitute canned tomatoes for fresh on the Coumadin (warfarin) diet?
Can I substitute goat cheese for cream cheese?
Can I substitute grapeseed oil for canola oil in baking?
Can I substitute sesame oil for sesame seeds?
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Questions about a variety of conditions, such as diabetes or GERD, and Coumadin use.
Diabetes
Are Health meets Food recipes really OK for type 2 diabetics?
As a cancer survivor, can I follow the same diet as my diabetic husband?
As a type 2 diabetic, which is better for me: grits or oatmeal?
Do you have diet plans for those with Type 2 diabetes?
Does cinnamon help control blood sugar levels?
GERD / Acid Reflux
Are Nutri-Grain breakfast bars safe for those with GERD?
Are there low acid canned tomato products?
Can I eat nuts if I have GERD / Barrett’s?
Can I freeze your GERD-friendly tomato sauce?
Can you exercise if you have GERD / Acid Reflux?
Gout / Kidney Stones
Are we eating too many high oxalic acid foods?
Can I take cherry fruit extract while on Coumadin (warfarin)?
Does cooking affect the purine content of foods?
How can diet help my daughter avoid kidney stones?
How many milligrams of potassium would be acceptable in a recipe if you are trying to bring your potassium levels down?
Questions about alcohol use, fruits and juices (including cranberries), convenience foods and more.
Fish
Can you eat too much fish?
Do the Benefits of Eating Fish and Shellfish Outweigh the Risks of Mercury and Gulf Oil Contamination?
Is it ok to eat tuna and salmon sashimi when you have hypertension, gout and arthritis?
Is microwaving a good way to cook fish and shellfish?
Fruits / Vegetables
Are canned cranberries, like the kind used on turkey, bad for you, fat wise?
Are there rules for when and how you should eat fruit or drink water?
Are there vegetables or fruits that have no calories?
Can I eat all the fruits and vegetables I want and still lose weight?
Can I eat fruit on an empty stomach?
GERD / Acid Reflux
Are Nutri-Grain breakfast bars safe for those with GERD?
Are there low acid canned tomato products?
Can I eat nuts if I have GERD / Barrett’s?
Can I freeze your GERD-friendly tomato sauce?
Can you exercise if you have GERD / Acid Reflux?
Miscellaneous
Am I eating too much oatmeal?
Are meats such as goat, venison or buffalo good substitutes for beef?
Are there as many antioxidants in decaffeinated coffee as there are in caffeinated coffee?
Are there supplements, such as glucosamine, chondroitin or omega-3s, that help repair cartilage?
Are those who are allergic to tree nuts also allergic to nutmeg?
Myths & Fad Diets
Does having a glass of wine every night affect weight loss?
Does MSG (monosodium glutamate) cause weight gain?
Does papaya help to lose weight?
Does papaya help with weight loss?
How do genetic factors affect weight?
Sodium (Salt)
Are there ways to adjust your recipes to make them lower in sodium?
Are tomatoes safe for those on dialysis?
Does sea salt have less sodium in it than regular salt?
Doesn’t sea salt have a higher concentration of potassium chloride than regular salt?
For those on Coumadin, shouldn’t salt substitutes be avoided because of the high levels of potassium?
Specific Conditions, Weight, and Coumadin (warfarin)
Diabetes
Are Health meets Food recipes really OK for type 2 diabetics?
As a cancer survivor, can I follow the same diet as my diabetic husband?
As a type 2 diabetic, which is better for me: grits or oatmeal?
Do you have diet plans for those with Type 2 diabetes?
Does cinnamon help control blood sugar levels?
GERD / Acid Reflux
Are Nutri-Grain breakfast bars safe for those with GERD?
Are there low acid canned tomato products?
Can I eat nuts if I have GERD / Barrett’s?
Can I freeze your GERD-friendly tomato sauce?
Can you exercise if you have GERD / Acid Reflux?
Gout / Kidney Stones
Are we eating too many high oxalic acid foods?
Can I take cherry fruit extract while on Coumadin (warfarin)?
Does cooking affect the purine content of foods?
How can diet help my daughter avoid kidney stones?
How many milligrams of potassium would be acceptable in a recipe if you are trying to bring your potassium levels down?
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Alcohol
Are you aware that Amy’s meals contain alcohol?
Does having a glass of wine every night affect weight loss?
Is all of the alcohol cooked out of your chicken piccata sauce?
Is drinking grape juice as good for you as red wine?
What is the alcohol content of vinegar?
Beverages
Are calorie-free water flavorings okay to drink in my water?
Are there as many antioxidants in decaffeinated coffee as there are in caffeinated coffee?
Does fruit lose its fiber when I process it in a blender to make a fruit smoothie?
Does V-8 count as a serving of vegetables?
How much CO2 is in Pepsi, 7-Up and Mountain Dew?
Cholesterol
Am I eating too much oatmeal?
Are the coconut milk products I’m using keeping my cholesterol high?
Can you lower your cholesterol without exercising?
Do nuts help prevent metabolic syndrome?
Does scrambling eggs oxidize the cholesterol in them?
Fish
Can you eat too much fish?
Do the Benefits of Eating Fish and Shellfish Outweigh the Risks of Mercury and Gulf Oil Contamination?
Is it ok to eat tuna and salmon sashimi when you have hypertension, gout and arthritis?
Is microwaving a good way to cook fish and shellfish?
Fish and Mercury
Can you eat too much fish?
Do the Benefits of Eating Fish and Shellfish Outweigh the Risks of Mercury and Gulf Oil Contamination?
If mercury in fish is linked to Alzheimer’s disease, how much fish should I eat?
Should I avoid eating canned tuna every day for lunch?
Should I be concerned about the level of mercury in the fish I eat?
Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Are shellfish included in ‘eating more fish’?
Do kidney beans contain Omega 3 fatty acids?
How much Omega-3 Fatty Acids should I be getting per day?
If I don’t like fish, how can I get omega-3 fatty acids?
Is frozen fish as good for you as fresh fish?
Fruits / Vegetables
Are canned cranberries, like the kind used on turkey, bad for you, fat wise?
Are there rules for when and how you should eat fruit or drink water?
Are there vegetables or fruits that have no calories?
Can I eat all the fruits and vegetables I want and still lose weight?
Can I eat fruit on an empty stomach?
Gout / Kidney Stones
Are we eating too many high oxalic acid foods?
Can I take cherry fruit extract while on Coumadin (warfarin)?
Does cooking affect the purine content of foods?
How can diet help my daughter avoid kidney stones?
How many milligrams of potassium would be acceptable in a recipe if you are trying to bring your potassium levels down?
Miscellaneous
Am I eating too much oatmeal?
Are meats such as goat, venison or buffalo good substitutes for beef?
Are there as many antioxidants in decaffeinated coffee as there are in caffeinated coffee?
Are there supplements, such as glucosamine, chondroitin or omega-3s, that help repair cartilage?
Are those who are allergic to tree nuts also allergic to nutmeg?
Nuts
Are dry roasted peanuts actually fried?
Are nuts a good source of vitamins?
Does eating nuts cause a high LDL cholesterol score?
Is there a nutritional difference between dry roasted and toasted nuts?
What can I use to substitute for pine nuts?
Oils
Can I substitute sesame oil for sesame seeds?
Does olive oil lose its health benefits when it is heated?
If I eat flax seeds will I get the same benefits as flax seed oil?
Is olive oil appropriate for high-temperature uses?
Is palm oil safe to eat?
Salt
Are foods saltier now than they used to be?
Are salt substitutes a good alternative for those on a low-sodium diet?
Are there low-salt chili powders?
Are there salt substitutes that are safe for those with diabetes and high blood pressure?
Can we get our recommended daily supply of sodium from the vegetables we eat?
Substitutes
Are meats such as goat, venison or buffalo good substitutes for beef?
Can I substitute canned tomatoes for fresh on the Coumadin (warfarin) diet?
Can I substitute goat cheese for cream cheese?
Can I substitute grapeseed oil for canola oil in baking?
Can I substitute sesame oil for sesame seeds?
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Cancer
Are edamame (soy beans) safe for breast cancer survivors?
Are mung beans safe for women with estrogen receptor positive breast cancer?
As a cancer survivor, can I follow the same diet as my diabetic husband?
Does caffeine increase the risk of breast cancer?
How can I make food that is palatable for those on chemotherapy?
Children, Teens and Young Adults
Are those who are allergic to tree nuts also allergic to nutmeg?
Can you suggest healthy lunches for my middle-schooler?
Does starving or throwing up help you lose weight, and what are the consequences?
Does washing remove the pesticides from foods?
How can diet help my daughter avoid kidney stones?
Cholesterol
Am I eating too much oatmeal?
Are the coconut milk products I’m using keeping my cholesterol high?
Can you lower your cholesterol without exercising?
Do nuts help prevent metabolic syndrome?
Does scrambling eggs oxidize the cholesterol in them?
Diabetes
Are Health meets Food recipes really OK for type 2 diabetics?
As a cancer survivor, can I follow the same diet as my diabetic husband?
As a type 2 diabetic, which is better for me: grits or oatmeal?
Do you have diet plans for those with Type 2 diabetes?
Does cinnamon help control blood sugar levels?
Diverticulitis / Crohn's Disease
Are seeds really a problem for those with diverticulitis?
I already eat vegetables and salads for my diverticulosis. How can I get more fiber?
What are the foods to avoid for a person with diverticulitis?
Will linseed (flaxseed) oil help with symptoms of Crohn’s Disease?
Fish
Can you eat too much fish?
Do the Benefits of Eating Fish and Shellfish Outweigh the Risks of Mercury and Gulf Oil Contamination?
Is it ok to eat tuna and salmon sashimi when you have hypertension, gout and arthritis?
Is microwaving a good way to cook fish and shellfish?
Fish and Mercury
Can you eat too much fish?
Do the Benefits of Eating Fish and Shellfish Outweigh the Risks of Mercury and Gulf Oil Contamination?
If mercury in fish is linked to Alzheimer’s disease, how much fish should I eat?
Should I avoid eating canned tuna every day for lunch?
Should I be concerned about the level of mercury in the fish I eat?
Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Are shellfish included in ‘eating more fish’?
Do kidney beans contain Omega 3 fatty acids?
How much Omega-3 Fatty Acids should I be getting per day?
If I don’t like fish, how can I get omega-3 fatty acids?
Is frozen fish as good for you as fresh fish?
GERD / Acid Reflux
Are Nutri-Grain breakfast bars safe for those with GERD?
Are there low acid canned tomato products?
Can I eat nuts if I have GERD / Barrett’s?
Can I freeze your GERD-friendly tomato sauce?
Can you exercise if you have GERD / Acid Reflux?
Gluten Allergy / Celiac Disease
Do lactose intolerance and gluten sensitivity often go together?
How can I get enough whole grains in a gluten-free diabetic diet?
How can I get more fiber in my gluten-free diet?
Is balsamic vinegar gluten-free?
Is gluten used as a filler in medications?
Gout / Kidney Stones
Are we eating too many high oxalic acid foods?
Can I take cherry fruit extract while on Coumadin (warfarin)?
Does cooking affect the purine content of foods?
How can diet help my daughter avoid kidney stones?
How many milligrams of potassium would be acceptable in a recipe if you are trying to bring your potassium levels down?
Miscellaneous
Am I eating too much oatmeal?
Are meats such as goat, venison or buffalo good substitutes for beef?
Are there as many antioxidants in decaffeinated coffee as there are in caffeinated coffee?
Are there supplements, such as glucosamine, chondroitin or omega-3s, that help repair cartilage?
Are those who are allergic to tree nuts also allergic to nutmeg?
Myths & Fad Diets
Does having a glass of wine every night affect weight loss?
Does MSG (monosodium glutamate) cause weight gain?
Does papaya help to lose weight?
Does papaya help with weight loss?
How do genetic factors affect weight?
Sodium (Salt)
Are there ways to adjust your recipes to make them lower in sodium?
Are tomatoes safe for those on dialysis?
Does sea salt have less sodium in it than regular salt?
Doesn’t sea salt have a higher concentration of potassium chloride than regular salt?
For those on Coumadin, shouldn’t salt substitutes be avoided because of the high levels of potassium?
Vegetables
Can I eat all the fruits and vegetables I want and still lose weight?
How can I eat healthier if I only like a few vegetables?
Is it okay to put peas and corn on my salad?
Should I eat vegetarian meals more often than I eat meat?
Vinegar
Does balsamic vinegar contain lead?
How long can I keep balsamic vinegar?
How long should I keep White Wine Vinegar?
Is balsamic vinegar gluten-free?
Is there a rating system for balsamic vinegar?
Vitamins / Supplements
Are there supplements, such as glucosamine, chondroitin or omega-3s, that help repair cartilage?
Can I take cherry fruit extract while on Coumadin (warfarin)?
Can I take Fenugreek with my other medications?
Can Juvenon really slow the aging process?
Could taking glucosamine cause weight gain?
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Children, Teens and Young Adults
Are those who are allergic to tree nuts also allergic to nutmeg?
Can you suggest healthy lunches for my middle-schooler?
Does starving or throwing up help you lose weight, and what are the consequences?
Does washing remove the pesticides from foods?
How can diet help my daughter avoid kidney stones?
Cholesterol
Am I eating too much oatmeal?
Are the coconut milk products I’m using keeping my cholesterol high?
Can you lower your cholesterol without exercising?
Do nuts help prevent metabolic syndrome?
Does scrambling eggs oxidize the cholesterol in them?
Miscellaneous
Am I eating too much oatmeal?
Are meats such as goat, venison or buffalo good substitutes for beef?
Are there as many antioxidants in decaffeinated coffee as there are in caffeinated coffee?
Are there supplements, such as glucosamine, chondroitin or omega-3s, that help repair cartilage?
Are those who are allergic to tree nuts also allergic to nutmeg?
Pregnancy
How many extra calories do I need for breastfeeding?
If my folate level is high, will that be a problem when I get pregnant?
My wife has very high triglycerides and we are thinking about having a baby. Suggestions?
Should I take a multivitamin or individual supplements if I am trying to get pregnant?
What vitamins and minerals should I be getting during my pregnancy?
Vegetarian Diet
As a vegetarian who still eats fish, am I healthier than my friend who eats meat?
How can I feed my vegetarian teen without making her a separate meal?
How much protein should I eat in a day?
Is my vegetarian teen going to get enough protein and iron?
Is there another way for a vegetarian to get protein other than tofu and beans?
Tenga en cuenta que esta función se limita a las cuestiones relativas a la alimentación y la nutrición. Para cuestiones más específicas acerca de su salud individual, por favor, póngase en contacto con su médico.
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