General Food & Nutrition Questions

How can I feed my vegetarian teen without making her a separate meal?

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?

How can I feed my vegetarian teen without making her a separate meal?

I think I have an eating disorder. How can I avoid damaging my body any further?

Is my vegetarian teen going to get enough protein and iron?

Is this an eating disorder?

I’ve heard that too much edamame (soybeans) is not good for you since it has estrogen. Is this true?

Should I avoid eating canned tuna every day for lunch?

Shouldn’t teaching cooking start in elementary school rather than college?

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?

How can I reduce my cholesterol if I can’t take cholesterol lowering medicine for it?

How Much Cholesterol in My Daily Diet is Too Much?

I am trying to find out if shrimp is good while one is trying to reduce cholesterol. Can you help?

If CoQ10 with red yeast rice does damage to the liver, is there a safer way to reduce my cholesterol?

Is quark cheese better for my cholesterol than mozzarella?

Is sushi high in cholesterol?

Is this email about butter vs. margarine true or is it an urban myth?

My husband has had two stents put in. Can you advise me on a heart-healthy diet?

My wife has very high triglycerides and we are thinking about having a baby. Suggestions?

What diet will help me increase my HDL?

What is HIGH cholesterol content in a recipe?

When choosing foods to help lower my LDL, is it better to go by the saturated fat or the cholesterol number?

Where is the cholesterol-lowering diet?

Which sushi is OK to eat with high cholesterol?

Will eating spicy tuna rolls (sushi) help lower cholesterol?

Will rice bran oil really reduce cholesterol, and is it good for you?

With my cholesterol problem, should I avoid all cheeses?

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?

Can I substitute vitamins for vegetables in my diet?

Can you suggest healthy lunches for my middle-schooler?

Do nightshade plants, like eggplants, tomatoes, and peppers, cause inflammation?

Do nuts help prevent metabolic syndrome?

Do you have information on the amount of tyramine in foods for those on MAO inhibitors (certain antidepressants)?

Does cooking in a cast iron skillet raise the amount of iron in the food?

Does cooking vegetables cause them to lose their nutrients?

Does grapefruit really interact with medications?

Does microwaving reduce nutrients in food?

Does tea have as much antioxidants as vegetables?

Does using aluminum foil or aluminum pans cause Alzheimer’s Disease?

Does washing remove the pesticides from foods?

Doesn’t your Pork Chops with Garlic Sauce recipe have too much fat in it to be healthy?

Eating healthy for a busy lifestyle?

How accurate is the nutrition information for your recipes?

How can a nutrition label say NO trans fats, NO saturated fats, and NO cholesterol, when it contains hydrogenated oils?

How can I best support my son’s recovery from back surgery?

How can I eat healthier if I only like a few vegetables?

How can I know these mushrooms are safe to eat?

How many calories can a lumberjack eat in a day?

How many calories should I be eating for breakfast?

How many fat grams should a woman consume in a day?

How much protein should I eat in a day?

I am allergic to MSG. Why do you allow ads for products that contain MSG?

I am allergic to nuts, except for peanuts. What can I substitute?

I have gastroparesis. What should I eat?

I have Hepatitis C. Is the Mediterranean Diet good for my liver?

If I don’t eat seafood, how often should I be eating chicken?

I’m on a low fat diet after my heart attack and now I’m underweight. How can I gain?

Is a ‘raw diet’ healthy?

Is all of the alcohol cooked out of your chicken piccata sauce?

Is Body Mass Index accurate for everyone?

Is canola oil good for you or bad for you?

Is corn not as good for you as other whole grains?

Is drinking diet soda the same as drinking water?

Is drinking grape juice as good for you as red wine?

Is ground turkey better for you than ground beef?

Is it okay to put peas and corn on my salad?

Is it safe to use aluminum pans or aluminum foil?

Is our food less nutritious today than it was years ago?

Is that plaque?

Is the casein in dairy products causing flare-ups of my psoriasis?

Is there a connection between high acid blood levels and high blood glucose levels?

Is this email about butter vs. margarine true or is it an urban myth?

I’ve heard that you should avoid shrimp because they are “bottom feeders.” Is that true?

Should fruit only be eaten on an empty stomach?

Should I avoid all corn syrup?

Should I avoid eating canned tuna every day for lunch?

Should I be getting 3 servings of milk a day if I am over 50?

Should I have the same thing for lunch every day? What?

Should my wife and I do a colon cleansing program?

Since I have a-fib, should I avoid chocolate since it contains caffeine?

Some people with secondary and primary lymphedema feel that low carb diets make them feel better with their disease. What do you think?

What are the best choices at the movie theater?

What are your thoughts on the Mediterranean diet?

What can be causing everything to taste bitter?

What could be causing my husband’s muscle cramps?

What could be causing my problem with balance?

What diet is best for those with hemochromatosis?

What do we need for a healthy diet?

What do you think of Lipton’s diet green or white flavored teas?

What does Waist to Hip Ratio have to do with Body Mass Index?

What foods are high in iron?

What foods can cause or prevent migraines?

What is BUN and should I be concerned that mine is elevated?

What is the best diet for Metabolic Syndrome?

What is the right diet for pancreatitis and diabetes?

Where can I get information on the amount of tyramine in foods?

Where can I go to get my percentage of body fat measuredand compared to my muscle mass?

Why does my husband have a bitter taste in his mouth?

Why does the Chicken and Corn Salad recipe have so much fat in it?

Will certain foods affect an irregular heartbeat or an enlarged prostate?

Will Honeybells (tangelos) interact with medications like grapefruit does?

With a gastrectomy, how can I get more iron?

Would baking soda also neutralize the acid in chili?

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?

What’s a healthy way to lose weight while breastfeeding?

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?

What are the pros and cons of being a vegetarian?

Would a vegetarian diet elevate my serum uric acid?