My girlfriend says her doctor told her she had a high level of yeast in her system.

My girlfriend says her doctor told her she had a high level of yeast in her system. She says that has been normal for her. What would I like to know is what kind of food should I prepare for her to help keep her healthy? We are both 50 years old and active. We...

Our daughter who is 4 seems to have less than normal bowel movements sometimes going without for 4 to 5 days.

Our daughter, who is four, seems to have less than normal bowel movements sometimes going four to five days without. The last couple of bowel movements have been hard and we have seen traces of blood in the stool. Our pediatrician has prescribed Dulcolax, a stool softener, twice daily with no real success. The...

I own a restaurant. One person has requested a GFML diet. I am unfamiliar with this.

I own a restaurant in Minneapolis. I have a large group coming on Tuesday and one person has requested a GFML diet. I am unfamiliar with this and cannot find any information on this type of diet. I have even telephoned several nutritionists in the Twin Cities area and no one has any idea....

Which foods contain antihistamine?

Hello, I am wondering which foods, if any, contain an antihistamine. I am allergic to ragweed pollen. Sniff!! Sniff!! The foods we consume do not contain an antihistamine. FYI, Antihistamines are medications available with or without a prescription that you take to interrupt your body's production of histamines in response to allergens in your environment....

I have a milk allergy and am trying to eat a milk-free. Do you have any suggestions as what to do?

I have been diagnosed as allergic to milk and am trying to eat a milk-free diet. It is extremely difficult to find totally dairy-free products. Do you have any suggestions as to what to do? Adult milk intolerance is usually caused by lactose the sugar in milk. Whereas, infant milk allergy is triggered by casein,...

I have diverticulosis and have cut out lettuce, apples, peanuts and cabbage. What else would you suggest?

I have a condition called diverticulosis. It seems every Spring I get into trouble with it. I've already cut out lettuce, apples, peanuts, and cabbage. What else would you suggest? Well, first of all, you are cutting out the very foods you should be eating. You need a high fiber diet, not a low fiber...

As a registered dietitian in Canada, I have concern about people questions regarding milk products for those who are lactose intolerant.

I have just been to your website. As a registered dietitian in Canada, I was interested in your Q & A site. I have a concern about people's questions regarding milk products for those who are lactose intolerant or allergic to milk. Those who are allergic to milk, are usually allergic to the protein, often...

Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who have food allergies?

Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who have food allergies? The Medical Nutrition and Nutrition Entrepreneurs dietetic practice groups of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics provide nutrition therapy based on your diagnosis. Dietitians often have their own private practice nutrition counseling services in addition to services provided in a clinic...

When my baby was six months old, he became allergic to milk. Will he ever grow out of the milk allergy?

When my baby was six months old, he became allergic to milk. His doctor switched him to soymilk. He hasn't had any milk since then. Will he ever grow out of the milk allergy? You did not say how old your baby is now. If he is allergic to milk, he should not eat any...

What is the percent of fat content in whole milk as compared to 2%?

May I know the % of fat content in whole milk as compared to 2%? Thanks. Whole milk is 3.5% (approximately as it depends on the cow's feed) and 2% contains just 2% fat. There is approximately 1 1/2 teaspoon of butterfat in whole milk, 1 teaspoon of butterfat in 2% milk, 1/2 teaspoon of...