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| Organic versus No Pesticides | 11/9/2009 | Leo Nollet |
Q: Leo, I recently saw some frozen blueberries at the store that said "grown naturally with no ...
A: Grown naturally with no pesticides means the blueberries are grown in nature. They are harvested as ...
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| vegetables | 11/5/2009 | Carl Hoseney |
Q: Could you please tell me the difference, if any, between the nutritional value of canned vegetables ...
A: Al, This is a very broad question that cannot be simply answered. The answer depends on which ...
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| cream of buckwheat | 11/2/2009 | Carl Hoseney |
Q: I saw the question and answer from someone about a year and half ago regarding cream of buckwheat, ...
A: Steven, There are no easy questions to answer, if so they would not be questions. Buchwheat is ...
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| Polyphenols and dairy | 10/29/2009 | Leo Nollet |
Q: I keep running into articles which tell me that you shouldn't drink milk with tea, because the milk ...
A: A team of scientists found that casein proteins from milk blocked the effect of tea all by ...
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| enzyme | 10/27/2009 | Leo Nollet |
Q: I could not find the right category. Hope you can help. I'll like to know if we eat fresh fruits or ...
A: See for fruits and enzymes http://www.healingdaily.com/detoxification-diet/enzymes.htm You et ...
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| Protein source | 10/18/2009 | Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach |
Q: I have read your book. I keep it in my duffel bag when I go to work and read some from different ...
A: We all get some bag of rocks we learn to drag around with us. Honey is the only food that "never" ...
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| Linseed | 9/25/2009 | Carl Hoseney |
Q: I read on the link below that it is a good idea to eat nuts and linseeds and even better if you ...
A: Trigan, It seems to me you are comparing adsorption of an oil with the meal. This is comparing ...
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| Linseed | 9/24/2009 | Carl Hoseney |
Q: I read on the link below that it is a good idea to eat nuts and linseeds and even better if you ...
A: Trigan, First a word of advice be careful what you read on the net. Some of it is good but not ...
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| gluten content of European wheat vs North American wheat | 9/20/2009 | Carl Hoseney |
Q: Is European wheat (or bread) lower in gluten than North American wheat (or bread), and if so, how ...
A: Loreen, Wheat protein and thereby gluten varies widely from sample to sample. Thus you will ...
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| Saturated Fats & Heart Disease | 9/18/2009 | Leo Nollet |
Q: I actively study nutrition & health on my own through textbooks like "Understanding Normal & ...
A: In your text I see to questions. question 1: poly-unsaturated oils. I agree with you. Opinions are ...
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| gluten content of European wheat vs North American wheat | 9/16/2009 | Carl Hoseney |
Q: Is European wheat (or bread) lower in gluten than North American wheat (or bread), and if so, how ...
A: The gluten content of flours is related to the amount of protein they contain. Because of growing ...
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| packet juice | 9/8/2009 | Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach |
Q: what are the nutrients that are lost in a 100% pure natural juice (packet)that is "NOT FROM ...
A: It means you might as well bite into a candy bar. Fresh fruit is where the goodies are. Pasteurized ...
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| Protein | 8/27/2009 | Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach |
Q: I would like to get the most out of working out as far as building muscles. I am 28 and male, and ...
A: Avoid all that snake oil racket. Protein is made from amino acids, you make your own from dead ...
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| drinking water | 8/11/2009 | Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach |
Q: We all know that drinking water is beneficial to our health, but is it possible or unhealthy to ...
A: Yes it is possible, but it takes the extreme. At the Grand Canyon, people start a hike early in the ...
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| Beer Belly? | 8/10/2009 | Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach |
Q: Is it true that excess beer will give you a big belly or is it just the calories? I cant find a ...
A: I was in the Island Brewery Tasting Room in California last week for a special vanilla stout event. ...
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| Semolina vs. "Whole wheat" semolina | 7/13/2009 | Carl Hoseney |
Q: I have spent quite a while in research trying to understand the difference between "Semolina" and ...
A: Nocturn, The term semolina infers the product is from durum wheat. In addition it defines a ...
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| Can protein deficiency damage kidneys? | 5/23/2009 | Leo Nollet |
Q: I've heard that during severe protein deficiency, body protein is broken down to provide protein for ...
A: I took this answer from one colleague: Answer Hi Green, No, protein deficiency will not damage the ...
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| Food Replication. | 5/7/2009 | Carl Hoseney |
Q: Are there yet any computers that can taste food as to get a good measure of the "effects" of the ...
A: James, Many of the chemical entities that comprise the flavor and aroma of foods can be ...
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| Food Replication. | 5/7/2009 | Carl Hoseney |
Q: Are there yet any computers that can taste food as to get a good measure of the "effects" of the ...
A: James, A good question. The simple answer is no not yet. The major problem is the ability of ...
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| processed vs fresh | 4/14/2009 | Leo Nollet |
Q: Is there a difference between the bacteria, or germs in general, that can grow on fresh food and ...
A: Bacteria or mold don't discriminate between fresh or processed. The organic material (= foodstuff ...
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| supplements | 3/26/2009 | Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach |
Q: I was wondering whether you can ever take too many supplements? I currently take individual iron, ...
A: Here is a link to what and how much http://www.health-heart.org/vitamins.htm You have a nice ...
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| Calcium Types & Bio-absorbability | 3/21/2009 | Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach |
Q: I am aware of various forms of calcium supplements on the market; calcium bisgycinate, calcium ...
A: Excellent questions, all I know is the cow's milk consumed in the United States has calcium in a ...
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| balanced and healthy diet | 3/16/2009 | Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach |
Q: i m male 24. recently i feel i get tired easily,i wear specs as for myopia,i m slim trim,... please ...
A: As a human on earth, you need real, fresh food. You need whole grains, fresh produce, a little of ...
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| Stale Food | 3/9/2009 | Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach |
Q: I m a bachelor and working abroad.I cook only once a week,I cook only one item which i consume for 6 ...
A: It is possible that you body gets the message that all is not well in the outside world, so I must ...
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| No Knead Bread making and Hydration | 2/28/2009 | Carl Hoseney |
Q: I would rerally appreciate you taking a look at my post her and then explain what happens in a ...
A: Ian, Little or no kneading is needed if the dough is given a sufficient resting time. The low ...
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| vinegar | 2/26/2009 | Carl Hoseney |
Q: What are the kits or apparatus use for testing the vinegar such as titrable acidity, pH, total ...
A: Zel, Vinegar can be made from essentially anything that contains alcohol, for example wine, ...
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| vinegar | 2/26/2009 | Carl Hoseney |
Q: What are the kits or apparatus use for testing the vinegar such as titrable acidity, pH, total ...
A: Zel, Not sure what you are asking. Titrable acidity can be determined by titrating with a ...
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| resveratrol | 2/4/2009 | Leo Nollet |
Q: I'd like to know approx. how much resveratrol is in a glass of red wine (milligams/micrograms). ...
A: The resveratrol content of wine is related to the length of time the grape skins are present during ...
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| cereal | 1/19/2009 | Carl Hoseney |
Q: What parameters affect cereal sogginess or how much milk cereal will absorb? Also can you suggest ...
A: Sydney, A number of factors are involved. The amount of surface for example. If the cereal ...
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| Vitamins in food/drink | 1/19/2009 | Leo Nollet |
Q: How does industry/company determiner percentage of vitamins in food/drink? Are these vitamins ...
A: Vitamins are determined in food and drinks by specialized analysis methods. First they are ...
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| hyperactivity as it relates to sugar | 12/29/2008 | Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach |
Q: Does sugar consumption lead to hyperactivity, particularly in children?
A: Sugar as in fresh raw fruit? No. Refined sugar? Pure posison for human beings of all ages. Linked ...
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| Is there a difference between dry roasted nuts and raw nuts? | 12/21/2008 | Carl Hoseney |
Q: I am thinking of eating dry roasted almonds (without salt or anything else added) and I was ...
A: Tom, I am not an expert on nut processing. It is my understanding that dry roasted nuts are ...
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| Fish Oil Supplements | 12/20/2008 | Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach |
Q: I noticed Dr. Oz who appears on the "Oprah" show and public television mentioning that a person with ...
A: Welcome to one of the hottest debates. The market is loaded with plenty of fish oil products ...
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| total complete nutrition | 12/10/2008 | Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach |
Q: Love your expertise description...I could defenitely see myself going by that phylosophy, because ...
A: You already seem to have the best way - listen to your body and try different things. I am not big ...
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| too much potassium | 12/10/2008 | Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach |
Q: My Husband is on high blood pressure medicine, but has too much potassium. How con I help him to ...
A: What you are asking is in the realm of practicing medicine, beyond email general information. In ...
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| science fair interview | 11/18/2008 | Carl Hoseney |
Q: my name is Noelle, I am working on my 7th grade science fair and need to interview a professional. ...
A: 1. Professor Emeritus 2. 45 years 3. Working with bright students 4. keeping up with new things in ...
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| bad food | 11/14/2008 | Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach |
Q: I am 76 years of age and my sense of smell is not too good. My question is this: How can I tell, ...
A: Look harder for date, for some foods, like fresh produce, they give you the date it was packed, not ...
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| bad food | 11/14/2008 | Carl Hoseney |
Q: I am 76 years of age and my sense of smell is not too good. My question is this: How can I tell, ...
A: Al, I would approach the problem by not storing food for long periods of time. Food fresh from ...
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| Ripening Fruit | 11/6/2008 | Carl Hoseney |
Q: I've heard that one can ripen underripe bananas by putting them in a brown paper bag for a period. ...
A: Mike, The gas that ripens fruit is ethylene. It is naturally produced as the fruit ripens. ...
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| corn syrup | 11/2/2008 | Carl Hoseney |
Q: Some food ingredients have "corn syrup" and some food ingredients have "high fructose corn syrup". ...
A: Al, Corn syrup is produced from corn starch. The starch is converted by enzymes to glucose. ...
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