Q. I was told that people taking statin medications for cholesterol should not consume...
Q. I was told that people taking statin medications for cholesterol should not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice. Is this true? Is there any safe time span after taking my medication that I could have grapefruit?
Are Raw Onions More Nutritious Than Cooked Onions?
Onions are nothing to cry over. These flavorful bulbs are an excellent source of healthful chemicals: vitamin C, flavonoids, antioxidants, and sulfur compounds. Onions are nutrient powerhouses, whether eaten cooked or raw; however, raw onions have higher levels of sulfur compounds.
Q. Ive read in your newsletter that studies suggest the protein in milk binds...
Q. Ive read in your newsletter that studies suggest the protein in milk binds to flavonoids found in berries. Since most people eat berries in the morning with cereal and milk and since berries are the priciest element in that morning meal, what other liquid other than milk might be a substitute?
Q. My dentist recommended using a prescription fluoride toothpaste. If the water in my...
Q. My dentist recommended using a prescription fluoride toothpaste. If the water in my city is already fluoridated, does that contribute to the risk of possible overdose?
Q. Is vitamin K lost when a food is cooked or frozen?
Q. Is vitamin K lost when a food is cooked or frozen?
Q. Do blackberries have similar brain benefits from polyphenols as seen in blueberries?
Q. Do blackberries have similar brain benefits from polyphenols as seen in blueberries?
Do High Temperatures Destroy Vitamin C Benefits?
The content of vitamin C in raw potatoes in the USDA National Nutrient Database is 11.4 milligrams per 100 grams, and the value decreases to 7.6 milligrams in canned potatoes. Humans do not consume fresh potatoes and the vitamin is known to be susceptible to degradation by food preparations used in home and commercial food processing. Boiling in water can quickly decrease vitamin C content in potatoes by 10% in 10 minutes. However, baking and microwaving can retain more than half of vitamin C because vitamin C does not leach out from potatoes into water and then degrade. Thus, vitamin C content in cooked potatoes can be varied depending on style of preparations.
Q. Is the amount of arsenic in commonly sold rice in the US harmful...
Q. Is the amount of arsenic in commonly sold rice in the US harmful to health? Would I be wise to stop eating rice entirely or limit the amount I eat? Is there more arsenic in white vs. brown rice?
Q. Is there a recommended ratio of omega-3 fatty acids to omega-6, which I...
Q. Is there a recommended ratio of omega-3 fatty acids to omega-6, which I read can cause inflammation?
Q. Your recipes sometimes call for wrapping food in aluminum foil to cook, such...
Q. Your recipes sometimes call for wrapping food in aluminum foil to cook, such as in your June 2014 Simple Salmon & Trio of Herb Sauces. Id prefer to limit my exposure to aluminum and wonder if there is an alternative method.