My husband had cancer surgery and his cholesterol is over 300.
My husband had cancer surgery at Sloan Kettering Hospital. An 8-pound tumor (sarcoma) and 3/4 of his liver were removed at that time. He...
I had trouble on a low calorie diet and felt hungry.
Thanks so much for your prompt and detailed response regarding my question about a low carbohydrate diet. I very much appreciate your professional opinion...
Since insulin turns carbohydrates into fat, is there a medication to...
Since insulin turns carbohydrates into fat, is there a medication to take that will slow down insulin production?
No, and it would not be wise....
How to tell when blood glucose readings are low and when...
I was wondering how to tell when blood glucose readings are just "low" and when they are "deadly" low? Sometimes I have readings of...
I would like to know the steps you took to enter...
I am planning to enter the dietetic field of study. If you have a quick moment, I would like to know the steps you...
I am searching for clarification on butter oil.
I am searching for a clarification on "butter oil". It is listed as an ingredient on my bag of chocolate chips and I have...
What is an anti-dumping diet?
I am a dietetic technician in a convalescent hospital. An anti-dumping diet has been prescribed and it has been a long while since I...
I breastfed my daughter until she was 6 months old. Then...
I breastfed my daughter until she was six months old. Then I switched her to 2% milk. She had bad cramps and diarrhea. Her...
What is a junk food?
We are students in Mexico and we have to make a project about how the junk food. We are thinking about junk food like...
My wife and I are expecting triplets, but concerned that she...
Hi. My wife Cyndee and I are expecting triplets! We're excited, but concerned that Cyndee can't seem to eat as much as is recommended...
I have morning sickness and am two months pregnant. What do...
I have morning sickness and am only about two months pregnant. This is my first pregnancy and I don't know what to eat to...
I had a daughter 3 yeas ago, gained about 60 pounds,...
I had a daughter 3 years ago. I gained about 60 pounds while pregnant. I dropped 40 of those pounds, but I just can't...
I have a 13 year old girl who won’t eat any...
I have a 13-year-old girl who is very active and she is extremely picky. She won't eat any vegetables at all. She has been...
You mention that linoleic acid is the only truly essential fatty...
On the nature of EFA's, you mention that linoleic acid is the only truly essential fatty acid (EFA). While this may be so, it...
It seems that when I drink coffee I get a headache.
It seems that when I drink coffee I get a headache. I could never understand this. I drink 2 cups per day (caffeinated) regular...
My husband is on blood thinners after angioplasty surgery. Is there...
Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. In the discharge papers I had to look for the info that I found. Also...
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...
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,...
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....
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 take Dipentum for ulcerative colitis. What nutrients are being effected...
I take Dipentum for ulcerative colitis. What nutrients are being affected by this drug?
Dipentum is an anti-inflammatory drug prescribed for colitis. I checked with...
Cooking spaghetti sauce in a cast iron pot adds a lot...
I read in a parent's magazine that cooking spaghetti sauce in a cast iron pot adds a lot of iron. Is that iron the...
I have heard that it is not good for you to...
Hi, I have heard that it is not good for you to take iron pills because of the free radicals (I'm not sure if...
My husband recently had a valve replacement. Are all lettuces equally...
My husband recently had a valve replacement. He will be taking Coumadin for the rest of his life. I read your helpful info on...
I play year round premier soccer and am gaining weight, but...
Please Please Please answer this question. I'm 16-year-old female 5 feet 7 inches and 155 pounds. I play year-round premier soccer, high school soccer,...
How many calories does the average alcoholic beverage have?
I have a question regarding alcohol, calories and weight gain. How many calories does the average alcoholic beverage have? And, is it typical for...
I am on the Jenny Craig program, it’s expensive, and my...
I am currently on the Jenny Craig program. It's getting a little expensive and my weight loss is too slow. How can I speed...
I have been working out for years, but only recently examined...
My two goals seem more and more conflicting. I have been working out for years, but only within the last 6 months have I...
