Q. How long can you store tea before it starts to lose its taste...
Q. How long can you store tea before it starts to lose its taste and nutritional benefits?
Q. Its been recommended that I take vitamins for my eyes to help prevent...
Q. Its been recommended that I take vitamins for my eyes to help prevent age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Are all supplements labeled "AREDS2 formula" the same? Can you offer any guidance on selecting the best supplement?
Q. Ive read in your newsletter about the benefits of nuts and “seeded” fruits...
Q. Ive read in your newsletter about the benefits of nuts and "seeded" fruits such as blueberries, but I have diverticulitis. Do I need to avoid these healthy foods because of their effects on diverticulitis?
What Potatoes Have the Highest Glycemic Index?
Q. I keep reading that potatoes are high glycemic index and are therefore to be avoided. If you are eating, say, boiled potatoes with a meal that includes meat, doesnt that retard the quick digestion of the potato and make it a valid part of a healthy meal?
Can The Body Digest Nuts Completely?
Q. I read in your newsletter that nuts are not completely digested and pass through the body without some of their calories being absorbed. Does it also follow that not all their protein is used by the body?
Which Color of Bell Pepper Has Most Nutrients?
No matter the color of your pepper, the macronutrient (protein, fat, carbohydrate) and fiber content wont differ much. Red, yellow and orange bell peppers are simply the ripe forms of different green peppers, which is why they tend to cost more.
Q. Is it possible to get too much potassium? Are there some drugs that...
Q. Is it possible to get too much potassium? Are there some drugs that cause you to retain potassium?
Q. Are sugar alcohols OK for people with prediabetes or type-2 diabetes to consume?
Q. Are sugar alcohols OK for people with prediabetes or type-2 diabetes to consume?
Q. I keep seeing ads during the nightly news for a supplement containing a...
Q. I keep seeing ads during the nightly news for a supplement containing a protein originally found in jellyfish thats supposed to protect your memory. Could this really work?
Q. Are the health benefits of drinking red grape juice similar to those I...
Q. Are the health benefits of drinking red grape juice similar to those I read about for red wine?