Q: I read a report recently indicating that all nuts contain monosaturated fat. I...
Answer :All popular nuts contain both types of fat- and the good news is that both mono- and polyunsaturated fat are heart-healthy compared to saturated and trans fats. According to the American Heart Asso ciation, Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats appear to not raise LDL cholesterol; some studies suggest they might even help lower LDL cholesterol slightly when eaten as part of a low-saturated and trans-fat diet. Each type of nut does differ in its…
Q: When nutritionists talk about walnuts, do they mean black or English walnuts?
Answer :According to the California Walnut Board, a trade association, the walnuts you buy in stores-and those most commonly touted for nutritional benefits-
Q: My eczema has become worse over the last few years. Are there any...
Answer :Eczema is a chronic skin disorder due to a hypersensitivity reaction-similar to an allergy-in the skin.
Q: What can you tell me about the possible toxic effect of peanut oil...
Answer : We tracked down one of the original researchers in those 1998 studies, David Klurfeld, PhD, who is now a national program leader in human nutrition with the USDAs Agricultural Research Service. He replies:
Q: How does microwaving affect the nutritional value of food?
Answer : We posed this question to Helen Rasmussen, PhD, RD, senior research dietitian at Tufts Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging.
Q: Is buckwheat a grain or is it actually a seed? I have it...
Answer : According to the Whole Grains Council www.wholegrainscouncil.org, buckwheat is neither a grain nor, despite its name, a relative of wheat...
Q: How can I keep from overeating during the holidays?
Answer : Helen Rasmussen, PhD, RD, an instructor at Tufts Friedman School, enlisted Laura Ficker, a masters candidate at the school, to offer these holiday tips:
Q: Do egg yolks really differ from egg whites in terms of raising bad...
Answer : A Yolks contain the fat and cholesterol in an egg, in addition to protein, vitamins and minerals.
Q: I know it can be harmful to eat charred, blackened meat. Is the...
Answer : A We posed this question to Rashmi Sinha, PhD, senior investigator at the National Cancer Institute...
Q: I know that 100% whole-wheat bread is better for you than white bread....
Answer : Both rye bread and pumpernickel bread are typically made with a mix of rye flour and wheat flour.