General Nutrition
Eating to Stay Young: Anti-Aging Foods
In some ways, anti-aging is a hopeless pursuit. We all inevitably age. Well, if were lucky. We all eventually kick the bucket too, but thats just how life works. We cant be young and vibrant without the other reality keeping it all in balance. However that doesnt mean tha...
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'Blind Faith' Equals Less Healthy
Its long been noted that laughter is the best medicine. We know that our outlook can dramatically affect our healing processes and our general sense of wellbeing. But new research indicates a strong correlation may also exist between whether or not we have a sense of blind fai...
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Is Going Vegan the Healthiest Diet Choice?
No other conversation about food gets such a heated response as the moral question of whether or not we should eat animals. Tell someone with a face full of greasy bacon that the pig theyre chewing on was smarter than the average dog, and theyll likely scoff at you. Or make sm...
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How Quickly Does Fruit Lose It's Nutrients?
Question: How much of the nutrients are lost when you have watermelon that is not rotten but you waited too long to cut it and its not at its optimum anymore? For eg. optimum is Day 1 when you should have cut it but you cut it on Day 12 when the insides are turning mushy rathe...
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What Are Sulfites?
What are sulfites? Sulfites are a group of preservatives commonly used in dried fruit and products containing dried fruit, wine and other beverages, flavored vinegars (for example, balsamic vinegar), and many salad dressings. Sulfites are a common allergen and can cause headac...
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Can Food Help Dry Skin?
Q: My skin tends to get very dry in the winter. Are there any foods that can help?A: In fact, there are. First of all, make sure that you’re hydrated. In the colder months it’s easy to neglect water intake, or to substitute hot caffeinated beverages (which tend to dehydra...
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Is Isolate Protein Better For You?
Q: There are a lot of types of protein and I’ve heard that isolate is better because of absorption, but I’ve also heard the opposite. What is your opinion? Thank you. –DoloresA: You’re right, there are many types of protein and brands to choose from. Whey Protein ca...
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Why Is There So Much Sodium In My Diet?
In ancient times, salt was precious. Roman soldiers were given a handful every day and later were even given money to buy their own salt. Greeks also used salt as currency. This was referred to as salarium argentum meaning salt money. In fact, the word salary is derived ...
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Is it worth it to eat fruit past it's prime?
Q: Is it worth it to eat a fruit when its past its prime? How many of the nutrients are lost when you have waited too long to cut a watermelon? -FaithA: Thats an excellent question, but one that there is no definitive answer for, at least without coming into your ki...
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Edward Groups gives eleven reasons why goats milk is far healthier than cows milk. While cow’s milk remains one of America’s most common daily drinks, it is interesting to note that it may also be the reason why many Americans experience gas, bloating, mucous a...
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What Should I Eat To Keep My Blood Sugar Even?
Q: What should one eat in order to keep blood sugar even? I have tried whey protein powder drinks but they did not work. -CathrineA: Two important strategies can help to balance your blood sugar:Firstly, always balance starchy carbs with some protein (or with a...
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What's The Difference Between Natural and Artificial?
Q: What is the difference between natural and artificial ingredients? Is a naturally produced ingredient safer than an artificially manufactured ingredient?–Dave A: Natural ingredients are derived from natural sources –for example,soybeans and corn provide lecithin ...
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What Is Soy Lecithin?
Q:What is soy lecithin? It seems to be in everything!A: Soy lecithin is added to many processed foods and snacks as an emulsifier. Lecithin is a lipid (or fat) found naturally in animal and plant tissues. Although lecithin is a fat, it is also partially soluble in w...
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Why am I so full after small meals?
Q: I tend to feel very full after eating a meal, but I eat very small portion sizes. A colleague at work suggested that it might be my digestion. Please help. –AmyA: Your colleague might be right. Since overeating has been ruled out, it makes sense to look at dig...
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How Can I Get My Family To Eat Vegetables?
Q: My family won’t eat vegetables. It’s very frustrating and we end up throwing a lot of food away. Help! – DebbyA: While we’d like our family members to appreciate their value, there are so many reasons why people won’t eat vegetables. Most of those reasons have no...
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Why Am I Bloated?
Q: I wake up in the morning with a flat belly, but it’s bloated by the middle of the day, usually starting after breakfast. What am I doing wrong? -NaomaA: There are several reasons why bloating can occur. Since the bloating appears after you’ve eaten, it could be t...
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What is TBHQ?
Q: What is the ingredient TBHQ? Is it safe?A: TBHQ is a petroleum-based food additive used to increase the shelf life of products and prevent the rancidity of fats. It has been associated with nausea, vomiting, and tinnitus, and prolonged exposure has been linked wi...
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Why is high fructose corn syrup unhealthy?
Q: I keep hearing that high fructose corn syrup is unhealthy, but why? -JasonA: The main problem with high-fructose corn syrup is the fructose. Fructose is now considered a major factor in obesity. It circumvents the body’s normal appetite signalling system, leavin...
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What's the difference between whole grain and multi-grain?
Q: What’s the difference between whole grain and multigrain? -LisaA: Whole grain and multigrain are not necessarily the same thing. The term ‘whole grain’ denotes that all three parts of the grain (the bran, germ, and endosperm) are present. While ‘multigrain’ shoul...
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Is it safe for pregnant women to eat peanuts?
Q: Is it safe for a pregnant woman to eat peanuts or peanut butter?A: Traditionally, health experts have recommended against eating peanuts or peanut products during pregnancy and even while nursing; however, this approach is being reconsidered based on a new study....
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Best Fruits For Cancer
Q: I was recently diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (breast cancer). Im aware that some fruits are better than others because of lower sugar content. Could you provide me with a best-fruits-to-eat list? -FranA: Fruit (especially fresh fruit) is rich in antio...
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How Do I Get Fiber On A Low Carb Diet?
Q: How do I get the fiber I need on a low-carb diet?A: For adults, the recommendation for dietary fiber is at least 35 grams a day. Plant foods provide fiber, but plants are composed mainly of carbohydrate. Luckily, there are solutions and options for those on low-c...
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How much protein is in almonds?
Q: How much protein is in almonds? -TinaA: A quarter cup of almonds provides about 14 grams of protein. In comparison, an egg provides about 8.5 grams of protein.
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What are some plant sources of calcium?
Q: Lent is coming soon and I like to keep to the fast whenever I can. Can you please let me know from what non-meat and non-dairy foods I can draw calcium? -NickA: Calcium is found in these non-dairy foods: almonds (100g = 254mg), tahini (2 tbsp. = 128mg), calcium-s...
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What plant combinations add up to complete proteins?
Q: What combinations of vegetarian foods add up to complete proteins? – ChrisA: Plant foods contain most, but not all amino acids. You don’t have to worry about incomplete proteins as long as you combine plant foods from at least two categories: grains, beans, vege...
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Are certain foods bad for digestion?
Q: I have heard that certain foods (dairy and meat, for example) are terrible for digestion and can be constipating. Is this true? -KimA: Dairy and meat do not provide any fiber, but they will not constipate you if there is sufficient fiber in your diet from other ...
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Why is sodium so dangerous?
Q: Why is sodium so dangerous? I hear warnings to read labels and limit sodium, but I don’t know why. Can you please explain?A: The body needs some sodium, about 1,500 mg per day, but more than that can increase your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and ki...
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What Do You Think About Canned Tuna?
Q: What do you think about canned tuna? The mercury etc. Does that exist in an organic version? A: Tuna that was caught in the ocean (“wild tuna”) or raised on a conventional tuna farm will be contaminated with mercury. Tuna raised on an organic tuna farm, however, ...
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Food Combining
Q: After having eaten an apple, how long should I wait until I can eat my salad or my soup? It seems to impact my digestion if they are eaten one directly after the other. A: Most fruit digests in approximately thirty minutes, so wait at least that long before eatin...
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Is Green Tea Safe for Hypothyroidism?
Q: I have hypothyroidism, and have heard that green tea is not good for someone with that disease. Is that right? Apparently, it slows down the thyroid from working and it is already so sluggish. -SandiA: Fluoride can displace iodine, an important nutrient require...
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Is there anything good to eat if you have rosacea?
Q: Is there anything that is good to eat if you have rosacea?A: A while back I worked at a colon health centre. On my first day there, a woman came in with rosacea over most of her face. The day after one colon hydrotherapy treatment, most of the rosacea was gone. ...
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What is the relationship between gluten and autism?
Q: What is the relationship between autism and a gluten free diet?A: growing body of research shows that certain foods, such as gluten and casein from cow’s milk seem to affect the developing brains of some children and causing autistic behaviors. This is not due to aller...
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What is the super-fruit Mangosteen?
Q: I’ve been hearing a lot about a super-fruit called mangosteen. What is it and should I be including it in my diet? A: Native to South East Asia, the mangosteen fruit grows on a small, slow-growing evergreen tree. The most nutritious part of the dark purple fruit is the peri...
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Supporting the Nervous System
Q: I hope you can help me on this? Is there a supplement or food I should be taking for being off balance? I drool and my hands tend to shake? -Lawrence A: I am not a doctor, but this sounds like your nervous system. Before you try to figure this out yourself, visit your physici...
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What to Look for in a Protein Powder
Q: I am just wondering what to look for in a good protein powder? My boyfriend seems to think he needs all this protein in his diet and I would prefer that he gets the good stuff. We are cooking more meals together so his diet is becoming a lot more balanced that previous. -Lea...
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Acne Causing Food
Q: Are there certain foods that aggravate acne? -Julie A: Common food culprits known to aggravate acne include fried foods, chocolate, sugar, and excessive salt (the iodine in salty foods and seafoods can cause or worsen acne). Each person may be prone to developing acne from f...
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Incorporating Dulse into Your Diet
Q: I'm trying to incorporate dulse into my diet on a regular basis for its rich nutritional benefits, but I'm concerned that because the ocean is so dirty now, I'm doing myself more harm than good. Should I avoid dulse then? -Veronica A: Ocean contaminants store i...
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Rinsing & Toasting Quinoa
Q: I love toasting quinoa in a dry pan, but find it hard to rinse it first and then toast it. Any ideas? -Maria A: Excellent point, so here's my suggestion: Quinoa is a grain rich in phytates that can cause digestive distress (like bloating and gas). Phytates are easi...
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What are some good sources of B-12?
Q: I follow a plant-based diet, with no meat, and very limited animal product in general. However, I am worried that I am not getting enough (or any for that matter) B-12. What are some good sources of B-12 to supplement in my plant-based diet? Also, any suggestions on making su...
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What foods contain manganese?
Q: Can you suggest some foods that contain manganese? Thank you! A: The mineral, manganese, is found in many wonderful and easily available foods like pineapple, brown rice and other whole grains, beans, spinach and other dark leafy greens, and nuts and seeds. Soft drinks and ot...
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