What is the average amount of veggies, fruits and starches per...

I have to be on a 1200-calorie diet and I have lost the number of exchanges needed per meal. Please give me an average...

As a diabetic, is it safe for me to eat honey...

I am a diabetic. Is it safe for me to eat honey graham crackers? Yes, people with diabetes can eat honey graham crackers. The amount...

Is there a hypoglycemic diet which does not result in weight...

Is there a proven hypoglycemic diet which does not result in weight gain with moderate exercising? What hypoglycemic diet is recommended to achieve the most...

I am wondering about stearoyl-1-lactylate sounds like some kind of milk...

I have thought of another substance that I am wondering about:stearoyl-2-lactylate sounds suspiciously like some kind of milk derivative. Would this be a problem...

I have a GI disorder known as Crohn’s disease. What do...

I have a GI disorder known as Crohn's disease. I am currently having a flare up and am on a liquid diet. What do...

I have a milk allergy and am trying to eat a...

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...

I have morning sickness and am two months pregnant. What do...

I have morning sickness and am only about two months pregnant. This is my first pregnancy and I don't know what to eat to...

What is the fat content of human milk?

What is the fat content of human milk? Would you have a reference for this? Human milk has 1.3 gms of fat per fluid ounce...

I’m 3 months pregnant and have gained 9 pounds in 2...

I'm 3 months pregnant and have gained 9 pounds in 2 months. I'm not sure what I should eat. Fruits, especially citrus fruits are...

My cholesterol level was 220 and my triglyceride level was 304....

I'm a 28-year-old male that recently had a full-blown blood panel done. To my surprise, my cholesterol level was 220 (HDL = 39, LDL...

When I put alcohol in a recipe, does it all cook...

When I put alcohol in a recipe, does it all cook off? Should I be concerned with how much alcohol is left? Alcohol added to...

Which margarine is lowest in cholesterol?

Which margarine is lowest in cholesterol? My father died of a heart attack and my family has a lot of heart problems. I'm only...

My twin girls are always sick. Are there foods to boost their immune systems?

I have twin girls who are 5 years old. Since they have started school it seems as if they are always kind of sick....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

I don’t really know if I am getting enough of the...

I am familiar with the Recommended Dietary Allowance, but I don't really know if I am getting enough from what I eat. Is there...

Will conventional medicine credit alternative approaches being able to perfect a...

I am a 53-year-old nursing student at a local college. Prior to taking a nutrition course, I was an avid naturopath with an extensive...

My grandmother is having surgery and can’t take prescribed blood thinner.

My Grandmother has in the past taken a commonly prescribed blood thinner. In the near future, her doctor will be removing a fatty tumor...

I am hoping that with all this support I can pull...

I have also been in contact with the dietitian that I use to see twice a month. I am hoping that with all this...

I have a friend who never eats in school.

I need your advice. I have a friend who is stressed out a lot and she doesn't throw up. But when she is in...

I have a personal story to share having dealt with bulimia...

I do not have a question but rather a personal story to share. I myself have dealt with bulimia for several years. I want...