Eating Healthy

I'm hearing a lot about junk food lately. No one has given a definition of what foods are junk. Can you give me a list of junk foods? Junk food is a slang word for foods with limited nutritional value. Every person has their own list of foods that they call junk foods. I would...

Do the serving sizes on packaged food bear any relationship to the serving sizes listed by the USDA on the food guide My Plate? For example on a loaf of bread it may list 1 slice as a serving- is this the same as one serving of Grains from the My Plate perspective? If...

I was referred to your site by an NFSD Coordinator. I was wondering about how long you could store catsup and if it could be frozen. She did not have a definitive answer for me but thought that catsup could be stored for at least six months in the refrigerator. She also said that...

Where can I find a dietitian who works with food labeling in food manufacturing for my business? The Dietitians in Business and Communications dietetic practice group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics specializes in creating food labels for food manufacturers, sanitation, and quality control training. You can find a dietitian at the Academy of...

Thanks a lot. I was just wondering because if I go to like GNC and they have vitamins and stuff that are supposed to increase metabolism. So I was just curious is as to whether or not they are at all effective. Forget supplements unless you eat less than 1200 calories a day, then take...

I recently purchased a Juiceman juicer and one of the recipes called for the use of tahini. I was wondering what is tahini? I searched for the meaning of this word in all search engines and could not get a definition of it. Is it an alternative for dairy products? Thank you for taking...

Is there any harm in eating microwave foods daily? Do you have any information on the effects of a microwave? Microwave cooking of food is not harmful, based on current research. In fact, microwaves preserve more of the vitamins and minerals in food because the food's exposure to heat and water is shorter than with...

All my life (52 years) I have suffered from excessive tiredness after eating which has been a real nuisance especially in my job. I believe it is something to do with eating bread as sandwiches, toast, etc. seem to have the worst effect. Other carbohydrates, e.g. potatoes, seem to have much less effect. However,...

Where can I find a dietitian who works with vegetarians? The Vegetarian Nutrition dietetic practice group of the American Dietetic Association specializes in working with vegetarians. You can find a dietitian at the American Dietetic Association. Include your zip code or city/state and the type of service you want (individual consultation) with expertise in vegetarian...

Could you please tell me the approximate number or percentage of American adults who go on a diet each year? Thank you. According to NPD Group's (market research company) "National Eating Trends" 2008, 70% of Americans are eating lower fat foods and over 50% are eating "reduced calorie, whole grain or fortified foods". Increased food...