Q. Are nutrients lost by rinsing canned beans?
Q. Are nutrients lost by rinsing canned beans?
Is Lemon-Lime Soda Bad for You?
Does lemon-lime soda count as one of the sugar-sweetened beverages were advised to limit? Lemon-lime makes it sound a little healthier.
Does Peeling Carrots Remove Nutrients?
Q. Is it true that most of a carrot's nutrients are in or just below the skin, so it shouldn't be peeled?
Does Coffee Cause Calcium Loss?
I heard that drinking coffee can cause calcium loss from the body. Is that true?
Lost Sense of Taste: Will It Come Back?
Q. I recently lost my sense of taste. I can taste spices somewhat. Can you tell me if and how I can get back my sense of taste?
Is The Phytoestrogen in Soy Milk Linked to Breast Cancer?
Q. I've been drinking soy milk daily for years. Since it contains phytoestrogens, I wonder if it puts me at higher risk of developing breast cancer?
Do Fitness Trackers Help People Get Active?
Most people know they should exercise more, but many find it hard to start and maintain this behavior. Trackers can be beneficial in that regard, but certainly not all people like them. So, you may want to start with a low-cost wearable tracker or a free activity-reminder app for your mobile device or computer.
Eating at Night: Does It Contribute to Weight Gain?
During the day, the hormones and overall metabolic processes in our bodies are better prepared to handle the food we consume than if we eat later in the evening when our so-called 'body clock' is preparing for rest. Although this body clock may vary slightly from person to person, the suggestion of avoiding eating after 8 p.m. is, broadly speaking, a good way to ensure that eating happens before our metabolism begins to wind down for the night.
What is High-Oleic Sunflower Oil?
High-oleic sunflower oil is a type of plant oil made from sunflower seeds that have been conventionally bred to be high in oleic acid (a monounsaturated fatty acid) and low in linoleic acid (a polyunsaturated fatty acid). There is a minimum of 80% oleic acid in high-oleic sunflower oil. In comparison, traditional sunflower oil has less oleic acid (around 20%) and more linoleic acid. Both high-oleic and traditional sunflower oils are low in saturated fatty acids. Either type of sunflower oil is a good choice from a cardiovascular standpoint, but the traditional oil is less commonly sold in stores or used by the food industry.
Why Are Calcium-Fortified Foods Better Than Calcium Supplements?
Calcium is better absorbed and utilized if consumed in smaller amounts spread out during the day. Calcium-fortified foods typically contain smaller amounts of calcium than dedicated supplements. And, although people tend to focus on calcium and vitamin D for bone health, many other nutrients, such as potassium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin C and vitamin K, also are important for bones.