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I had surgery for cancer of the throat and have a...
Last year, I had surgery for cancer of the throat. My surgery has healed and I've completed a series of radiation treatments.
Since then I...
How do I find a registered dietitian in my area that...
What is the best way to find a registered dietitian in my area that specializes in diets for type 2 (?) diabetics? What questions...
Here are updated diabetic exchanges
Visitors note: Updated 2008 diabetic exchanges
The following answers are based on "Choose Your Foods: Exchange Lists for Diabetes" published in 2008 by the American...
How can brandy taste so sweet and not have any carbohydrates?
I have a question regarding brandy (liquor). How can brandy taste so sweet and not have any carbohydrates? Also, where do the calories come...
What does M.S., R.D. and L.D. mean?
What does M.S., R.D. and L.D. mean?
MS = Masters of Science, RD = Registered Dietitian and LD = Licensed Dietitian which is required in...
Do you have a recipe for egg-free potato salad?
I haven't been able to eat eggs, ever since I was a baby. They make my tongue and inside my mouth itch. I can...
I have a pain in my stomach after I eat and...
I have pain in my stomach after I eat. I also feel the need to burp for a few hours after a meal. I...
A friend has strange, painful mouth sores.
I have a friend that has suffered her whole life with strange, painful mouth sores. They are shallow, canker-like sores that appear weekly. They...
Is any particular form of soy more beneficial than others?
Thank you for your wonderful column!
I am a vegetarian and use soy products as my main source of protein. I have read about the...
My husband & I are trying to conceive and read that...
My question is regarding the B6 Vitamin. My husband & I are trying to conceive. I'm looking for the "natural" signs prior to ovulation....
My daughter is 7 months pregnant and the corners of her...
My daughter is 7 months pregnant and the corners of her mouth are so cracked that the skin is growing back crooked. I'm concerned...
I’m pregnant and my doctor prescribed iron supplements for me. What...
I'm pregnant and my doctor prescribed iron supplements for me. They constipate me so I quit taking the pills. What foods are high in...
How old do you have to be to be able to...
I would like to ask you: how old do you have to be to be able to go on a diet?
Depends on the child...
How much salt is in softened water?
Do you have any idea how much salt is in softened water? We recently had a water softener installed in our house. After watching...
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...
The spa trainer advised that my fat intake should average 20...
I just read some of the diet and exercise advice you give over the Internet and thought maybe you could help me with my...
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,...
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...
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...
My husband experienced a bout with bad headaches. Could it be...
My husband experienced a bout with bad headaches last July. After months, they finally went away. He constantly "diets", eats a lot of Snack...
I am on Coumadin to thin my blood to prevent blood...
I am on Coumadin to thin my blood and prevent blood clots. I am having trouble regulating my dosage. My diet could be the...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who have anemia?
The Medical Nutrition and Nutrition Entrepreneurs dietetic practice groups of the Academy...
Have you had an opportunity to check out Ideal Health?
Have you had an opportunity to check out Ideal Health? Also, feel free to contact me via this email account. I look forward to...
Will the overdose of protein be harmful to a normal body...
I've got a question of protein consumption one adult should have normally. Will the overdose of protein be harmful to a normal body function...
Someone would be hard pressed to convince me that low carbohydrate...
Your information on low carbohydrate eating is questionable. You do not cite a single study, nor do you rely on information from the research...
I am 45 pounds overweight. Should I track calories or fat...
I have heard many different opinions as to what to go by when trying to lose weight. I am about 45 pounds overweight and...
I read your answer, but I still won’t give up the...
I read your answer, but I still won't give up the laxatives yet. I used to be addicted to drugs and this is the...
