Q: Is it true that you need both DHA and EPA omega-3s for cardiovascular...
Answer : Most algae-based omega-3 supplements do contain only DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and not the other important omega-3 found in fish...
Q: Does lettuce contain iron? I’ve always wondered, because the stems frequently turn reddish-brown...
Answer : Lettuce does contain a small amount of iron; according to the USDAs nutrient database, for example, a cup of green leaf lettuce has 0.31 milligrams of iron.
Q: Are there any nutritional advantages or disadvantages to cooking an egg so the...
Answer : None that I am aware of, except the concern about runny yolks and bacterial contamination, says Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc, Stanley N. Gershoff Professor of Nutrition Science and Policy at the Friedman School.
Q: Is it true that you dont get much nutrition from eating raw spinach,...
Answer : Lingxia Sun, a dietetic intern at Tufts Frances Stern Nutrition Center, replies: This is a no and yes answer.
Q: You often write about healthy vs. unhealthy fat. But healthy vegetable oils simply...
Answer : We posed this challenge to Patsy Jamieson, our recipe editor. Here are her thoughts: Certain recipes like basic muffin batters and quick breads are fine with canola oil, but many flaky pie crusts, cookies and cakes...
Q: I see that the Girl Scouts will be adding Food State Nutrition from...
Answer : Diane L. McKay, PhD, an assistant professor at the Friedman School and scientist at Tufts HNRCA Antioxidants Research Laboratory, answers...
Q: Im trying to watch the glycemic index in the foods I eat. Is...
Answer : The glycemic index measures how quickly carbohydrates enter the bloodstream as sugar; glucose (sugar) and white bread...
Q: Is it OK to eat canned fruits and vegetables?
Answer : Abigail Lundin, MS, RD, a dietetic intern at Tufts Frances Stern Nutrition Center, replies: According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, we should strive to eat more fruits and vegetables-fresh, frozen, dried and canned.
Q: Is there any difference in the nutritional value of golden flaxseeds versus brown...
Answer : Both contain four grams of omega-3 fatty acids, primarily alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), in a three-tablespoon serving.
Q: Can coffee or tea help take the place of the recommended eight daily...
Answer : Yes, says Health & Nutrition Letter editor Irwin R. Rosenberg, MD, coffee and tea count toward meeting your bodys fluid requirements.