Does the US Dietary Guidelines call for less than 10% of calories from sugar mean sucrose, naturally occurring sugars or all sugars?
Does the US Dietary Guidelines in calling for no more than 10% of calories from sugar mean a) added sucrose, b) sucrose, added or naturally occurring, or c) all simple sugars (fructose, glucose, lactose, sucrose, etc.)?
Do you also know whether sugars on the food label refers to added sucrose or to sucrose (whether or...
What is the best way to prepare a two pound round steak to preserve the flavor and nutrients?
What is the best way to prepare a two pound round steak to preserve the flavor and nutrients?
Round steak is a lean, less tender cut of meat and is usually cooked until well done. It is often braised in a pan on the top of the stove and cooked with a liquid like broth...
I cut little pieces off bars and sweets. What can I do to stop?
I cut little pieces off bars and sweets. I feel like I'm not really eating as much, but I know I end up eating a lot. It bugs my mom. What can I do?
You realize that you do have a problem and that is a good start. I would suggest you learn some behavior...
Can stress cause a person to gain weight?
Can stress cause a person to gain weight? I have maintained a 50-pound weight loss for 20 years, but it's a continual battle. I have hypoglycemia--am a vegetarian (for 26 years) and exercise regularly. I am 43 years old, recently changed job to one that is very stressful. I eat about 750 to 1000...
Our soils are depleted, very few people get what they need from food alone and the RDA’s for many nutrients are too low.
Much of what you are telling the public sounds like hogwash to me. You have passed on much dated, inaccurate information. Our soils are depleted, very few people get what they need from food alone and the RDA's for many nutrients are indeed too low.
Also, credentials in nutrition are no guarantee of...
My son has lots of white spots on his nails. Is this a vitamin deficiency?
My 11-year-old son has lots of white spots on his nails. I seem to remember learning that a vitamin deficiency causes this. Can you tell me which vitamin and if there are any other problems that occur with this deficiency? Thank you.
White spots or lines that appear on nails are caused by trauma to...
Which is the best bread to buy? Is dark bread better?
Which is the best bread to buy? Is dark bread better?
The best bread depends on your personal taste. Whole wheat bread and enriched white bread have similar nutritional analyses. Bread is a good source of thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin. However, whole wheat bread does provide significantly more fiber and iron.
Read the bread label. I...
Do you have software available for use in a preventive and internal medicine clinic?
Do you have software available for use in a preventive and internal medicine clinic?
No, I don't sell nutrition software. The best professional nutrition analysis software is developed for dietitians. When you purchase nutrition software, make sure a dietitian was involved in development as many programs I have reviewed don't use algorithms used in nutrition...
I became a vegetarian after my doctor told me I had high blood cholesterol.
I decided to become a vegetarian after my doctor told me I had a high blood cholesterol. All I'm eating is vegetables, grains, and fruits. How long will it take my cholesterol to go down from 290? My doctor tells me it has to get below 200.
Congratulations, you are doing something to lower your...
What are some hints for helping your family stay on a diet?
My wife has tried to lose weight ever since the birth of our first child. What are some hints for helping someone in your family stay on a diet? I've tried paying her money for each pound lost or buying her new skinny clothes. Neither worked.
If someone in your house is trying to lose...