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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| storage techniques | 1/22/2012 | Carl Hoseney |
| Q: I'm interested in nutrition and food storage issues. I make my own granola and want it to stay ... A: Sharon, Rancidity is the decomposition of the lipids that are naturally found in all cereals. ... | ||
| storage techniques | 1/18/2012 | Carl Hoseney |
| Q: I'm interested in nutrition and food storage issues. I make my own granola and want it to stay ... A: It sound like you have a good granola. I see no reason why the the granola would go bad (lose ... | ||
| Sugar | 11/2/2011 | Joe Rare |
| Q: I am 53. Whenever I eat too much sweets, I tend to put on weight and my belly bloats. This happens ... A: The first thing to remember is that calories in versus calories out is not the reason for weight ... | ||
| Protein supplements | 9/6/2011 | Leo Nollet |
| Q: ive been a bodybuilder for 3 years and my diet is good. i take egg whites, oatmeal, fish, salad, ... A: Creatine, bcaa, and fish oil taken in 'normal' quantities won't harm you. However keep following ... | ||
| Corn Empanada Dough | 7/14/2011 | Carl Hoseney |
| Q: Mr Hoseney: I would like to prepare traditional Corn Empanada Dough , roll it into thin sheeted ... A: I do not have a solution to the problem. I know of no additive that I think would help. Something ... | ||
| Tap Water | 4/29/2011 | Leo Nollet |
| Q: Is it really that much better to have bottled (filtered) water after working out than tap Every day ... A: It depends of what water is coming out the tap. Tap water distributed by a tap water company is very ... | ||
| Water Purifier | 4/28/2011 | Carl Hoseney |
| Q: I know that you may not be the right person to answer this question but i don't know whom to ask or ... A: Ravi, I am not an expert on water treatment. It sounds like you may have more than one ... | ||
| Wheat Improvement for High Altitudes | 3/31/2011 | Carl Hoseney |
| Q: How has wheat improved - growing - protein - harvest - kernel, over the past 20 years for high ... A: I am not aware of any work related to the performace of wheat at high altitude. I would suggest you ... | ||
| Making grains more digestible | 2/21/2011 | Carl Hoseney |
| Q: What can help making grains more digestible? Anything like cooking tips, food associations, ... A: The process of cooking is to make grains more digestible. In addition, milling to remove the more ... | ||
| Eating fruit: before or after other foods (for baby & adults) | 1/15/2011 | Joe Rare |
| Q: For quite some time, I have heard that you shouldn't eat fruit on a full stomach as it won't be ... A: remember that no two people have the same body and so the same advice for one may not work with ... | ||
| Food | 1/11/2011 | Joe Rare |
| Q: Is romaine lettuce really that much healthier than the other kind? When I say “the other kind” i ... A: Yes, romaine lettuce is much better for you than iceberg lettuce. There is nothing of nutritional ... | ||
| Vitamin Content Discrepancies | 12/14/2010 | Carl Hoseney |
| Q: I am very health conscientious and often check ingredient and nutrition labels before buying foods. ... A: Joe, Just because the ingredients are the same does not mean that the formula is the same. ... | ||
| Fatigue | 12/8/2010 | Joe Rare |
| Q: I have such horrible FATIGUE, can you please give me ALL of the tips you can think of to help fight ... A: Answer to your questions as best as I can... 1. You mentioned that you're not working out much ... | ||
| Fatigue | 12/3/2010 | Joe Rare |
| Q: I have such horrible FATIGUE, can you please give me ALL of the tips you can think of to help fight ... A: sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I was out in a training for a few days. I am glad you ... | ||
| snack food | 12/1/2010 | Joe Rare |
| Q: I am looking to develop healthy snacks. Is it OK to have E numbers like anti caking agent E-551 or ... A: If you are looking for healthy snacks, stick to whole foods. Do not eat processed foods for multiple ... | ||
| Fat Types | 11/20/2010 | Joe Rare |
| Q: I would like to know, what is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fat. What is the ... A: The difference between saturated and unsaturated fats: It is easy to tell the difference because ... | ||
| Soybean Oil (Crisco Shortening) Cancer | 11/19/2010 | Joe Rare |
| Q: I was told Crisco shortening is good for the skin. I started to use it on my skin all over and I ... A: Sorry for the delay, I have been out of town as my brother was arriving back in the United States ... | ||
| Soluble Fiber in Barley | 11/3/2010 | Joe Rare |
| Q: For the life of me, I can't find a single chart, online, about how many grams of soluble fiber is ... A: Here is what I found that I think might be what you're looking for. How much beta-glucan soluble ... | ||
| what can I eat? | 10/27/2010 | Joe Rare |
| Q: I have been in hospital 2 weeks. The doctor said I have three diseases going on at same time, ... A: I am really sorry to hear about your chronic illnesses, I know that they are definitely life ... | ||
| Nutritious grain | 10/19/2010 | Carl Hoseney |
| Q: As you know, processed flaxseed goes rancid easily. Is this true for wheat germ too? Is there a ... A: Sue, There would be no difference between steel-cut and rolled oats. I am reluctant to try ... | ||
| Nutritious grain | 10/18/2010 | Carl Hoseney |
| Q: As you know, processed flaxseed goes rancid easily. Is this true for wheat germ too? Is there a ... A: Wheat germ also goes rancid rather easily unless it has been stabilized. Oats is a cereal that is ... | ||
| possible nutrient absorption issues ? | 10/11/2010 | Joe Rare |
| Q: Hey there...I am wondering why I seem to feel the effects (rather rapidly) of certain foods, whereas ... A: Okay, so this may be very generic of an answer, but I am speaking from my own personal experience ... | ||
| Yeast? | 10/9/2010 | Joe Rare |
| Q: Do you know much about yeast allergies? I used to think I had celiac disease, as my main ... A: Yeast is a subject that should be talked about and taught much more than it is. Everyone has yeast ... | ||
| Yeast? | 10/9/2010 | Leo Nollet |
| Q: Dr Do you know much about yeast allergies? I used to think I had celiac disease, as my main ... A: Apparently you are allergic for something in the bread. It may be the yeast but it may be also ... | ||
| fruits and veggies? | 10/7/2010 | Joe Rare |
| Q: can you tell me why there is so much emphasise on eating fruits and veggies?....is there really no ... A: Here is my both personal opinion and professional opinion about vegetables. There is nothing better ... | ||
| possible nutrient absorption issues ? | 10/7/2010 | Joe Rare |
| Q: Hey there...I am wondering why I seem to feel the effects (rather rapidly) of certain foods, whereas ... A: First off, the dizziness from eating processed foods and the like sounds more like an inner ear ... | ||
| Yeast? | 9/24/2010 | Joe Rare |
| Q: I am a 55 year old guy. I have struggled with a bloated, but not fat, belly for years, since ... A: I'm going to guess this is definitely a yeast/bacteria problem. Not only yeast in the sense of what ... | ||
| Anti-oxidants | 9/22/2010 | Joe Rare |
| Q: Are there any pill suppliments that you know of that are specialized for anti-oxidants, and have a ... A: A great source of antioxidants is the drink Mona Vie which is unfortunately a multi level marketing ... | ||
| Iodine/Iodide | 9/21/2010 | Joe Rare |
| Q: What's the difference between Iodine and Iodide? Are foods rich in Iodine also rich in Iodide? ... A: Angel, Iodine is the halogen element and Iodide is a salt that actually contains the element iodine ... | ||
| Anti-oxidants | 9/20/2010 | Joe Rare |
| Q: Are there any pill suppliments that you know of that are specialized for anti-oxidants, and have a ... A: James, thanks for the question. There are a ton of pill form supplements that will offer a high dose ... | ||
| whole wheat bead? | 9/7/2010 | Joe Rare |
| Q: I bought a package of bread at Trader Joes called "Omega Seed Bread" which lists the main ... A: Unbleached flour is usually referring to the standard white flour that is in most breads. The ... | ||
| severe almond cravings | 9/5/2010 | Joe Rare |
| Q: I have started eating clean for the past three weeks and have managed to get past my chocolate ... A: Most cravings are actually a sign of dehydration, in fact most hunger is a sign of dehydration. Try ... | ||
| High Fructose Corn syrup | 8/23/2010 | Leo Nollet |
| Q: In reading ingredients on food packages, is there a difference between high fructose corn syrup, ... A: What you mention in your question is to my opinion the same: fructose syrup or high fructse corn ... | ||
| an 18yrold seeking guidance? quick! help him! | 7/20/2010 | Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach |
| Q: Originally, this message was written for IRC chat, so excuse the format Hi all! Id appreciate your ... A: Well, you are doing a lot of things right. Okay, I hate phoney protein powders, a body can use only ... | ||
| Nutrition, Calories & Energy | 7/14/2010 | Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach |
| Q: Hey Susan, I thank you in advance to considered my question. The latter is simple, but despite many ... A: Hey Francois, As a car burns gas at different rates, according to road condition, filter changes, ... | ||
| sugar burn | 6/19/2010 | Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach |
| Q: I was wondering if you could explain why there is a burn in the back of your thoat when you consume ... A: ONE GRAIN of sugar is too much. It is linked to an endless list of diseases from bone loss to brain ... | ||
| corn syrup | 5/15/2010 | Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach |
| Q: Is there a big difference between "corn syrup" and "high fructose corn syrup" as additives in ... A: Here, is this thorough enough? (scroll down a little) ... | ||
| corn syrup | 5/15/2010 | Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach |
| Q: Is there a big difference between "corn syrup" and "high fructose corn syrup" as additives in ... A: Even Whole Foods is full of it. It is a long story, back to before refined sugar there was no ... | ||
| Grapeseed Butter | 4/27/2010 | Leo Nollet |
| Q: I know that grapeseed oil is a much healthier choice then other oils but what about grapeseed ... A: Grapeseed Butter is obtained by the cold pressing of selected fruits followed by a full refining ... | ||
| Canola oil and trans fat | 4/25/2010 | Leo Nollet |
| Q: I've heard that during the processing of canola oil, omega-3 fatty acids break down from heat and ... A: One little-known source of trans fat is canola / rapeseed oil. The trans fat occurs as a result of ... | ||
Food Science
Answers by Expert:
Carl Hoseney
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Properties and structure of cereal grains. Milling of grains and their processing into food or feed. The chemistry of cereal grains and what happens as grains are processed.
Experience
15 years with USDA as a research chemist. 25 years as a professor at Kansas State University and 3 years as President of R&R Research Services, Inc.
Publications
Mainly Cereal Chemistry but many others also
Education/Credentials
PhD in cereal chemistry
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