| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| low potassium diet | 10/29/2009 | Sarah A. Allen |
Q: i just found out from my doctor that i need to avoid foods high in potassium. i am a 69 year old ...
A: What a great question, Marcia! Meats often are ignored in potassium lists. Meat is sometimes cited ...
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| metabolism | 10/26/2009 | Melissa Anderson |
Q: how can you speed up a metabolism? I used to be anorexic and I think my metabolism is now 0. (or ...
A: Kayla, Anorexia slows your metabolism down, and the slow metabolism can last for a year after you ...
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| Dairy Intolerance | 10/26/2009 | Sarah A. Allen |
Q: I have never been officially diagnosed as dairy intolerant but I am beginning to think I am. As an ...
A: Well, Ben, it sounds as if you may be correct about the lactose intolerance. Congratulations ...
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| Fuels for the brain or a diet in a pill? | 10/24/2009 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
Q: Tanya, I've read you answer to Dennis at ...
A: In a way, yes, what was figured out may in a due time become a helpful mean to restore energy ...
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| bad foods and better foods | 10/23/2009 | Lea |
Q: Hey, I don't know if you can help me or not, so I'll try to keep this as short as possible. ...
A: Cassie, Due to your age it is very important that you talk with a doctor about weight loss. I do ...
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| Hello | 10/21/2009 | RawPalaeoGuy |
Q: is it safe? There were some websites on the internet stating that undercooked pork can transmit ...
A: Raw pork is perfectly safe in terms of parasites, anyway. You have to bear in mind that, these days, ...
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| Both good and bad cholesterol up while on a diet | 10/20/2009 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
Q: I'm a 35 year old man in good shape. At my year physicals all my labs and exams look good. I do ...
A: It changes probably the exercise part. Otherwise, as I suspected, too much of carbohydrates. To ...
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| Both good and bad cholesterol up while on a diet | 10/20/2009 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
Q: I'm a 35 year old man in good shape. At my year physicals all my labs and exams look good. I do ...
A: The cholesterol dynamics you described is typical for a low fat dieter, is this your case? If yes, ...
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| A brain-protecting diet? | 10/18/2009 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
Q: I've just read on your website that you work on a neuroprotective effects of the ketogenic diet, is ...
A: Dennis, I am doing research on ketogenic diet since 2002. However, now that there are new data ...
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| Potassium in powdered drinks | 10/16/2009 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
Q: Can you tell me how much (on average) of potassium is in the sugar free powdered drinks? My fiance ...
A: Teresa, It varies depending on the drink and should be on the label. For example: Pure Protein ...
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| dirty bulking | 10/15/2009 | Sarah A. Allen |
Q: i have a question on bulking for muscle. i had started a clean bulk diet to build muscle. i didnt ...
A: It does appear as if you need to add some calories in order for you to stop losing weight. ...
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| Detox | 10/12/2009 | Evelyn Alexander |
Q: I am 26 years old, and I am looking to do my first detox. i was wondering if there is a simple way ...
A: The simplest and safest way depends a bit on what you want from a detox. It is best to consider it a ...
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| weight loss | 10/11/2009 | Deb Schiff |
Q: Deb, I have tried almost everything to lose weight and nothing seems to work. I feel that my major ...
A: I'm not sure I can respond without knowing more about how many times you exercise and what you do ...
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| Weight Loss | 10/9/2009 | Deb Schiff |
Q: ...I am a 31 year old female, 5'4, 215lbs. I would like to loose around 60 lbs. how many calories ...
A: I can't say how your weight gain/loss may have happened (retaining water from too much sodium, ...
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| Weight Gain while dieting | 10/3/2009 | Sarah A. Allen |
Q: I am five foot 2 and weight 197 lbs. Yes, Im overweight. I have started a diet because recently I ...
A: Unfortunately, our bodies like to maintain homeostasis. That is why our temperatures stay about the ...
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| Raw goat yoghurt and cream | 10/2/2009 | RawPalaeoGuy |
Q: for example getting raw goat milk since apparently its the milk most similar to human milk and then ...
A: I wouldn't recommend buying meats/fats from supermarkets. Supermarkets are there to make money and ...
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| Expert's opinion on homebrew ketogenic program | 10/1/2009 | Melissa Anderson |
Q: If you wouldn't mind to spare a moment and provide some input I would be very grateful! I'm a 20 ...
A: Benjamin, The only change I'd make to your plan is to absolutely NOT eat carbs after your workout. ...
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| natural boost | 9/29/2009 | Chef Jenny Ross |
Q: i recently finished an 8 week cycle of trenbolone acetate and i feel as though my natural ...
A: Maca Root- Take 2 tbsp in your shake in the morning and 2 more in the afternoon if you'd like- Maca ...
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| about diet | 9/26/2009 | Deb Schiff |
Q: I'm a girl of 22 years, having weight 65 kilos and height 5 feet. Please could you suggest me a diet ...
A: Right off the bat, let me tell you the same thing that any reputable physician would: dropping 10 ...
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| beef and pork | 9/25/2009 | Sarah A. Allen |
Q: My husband has found he has much less gas and bloating,indigestion if he cuts back on beef and pork. ...
A: It is normal to pass gas around 15 times per day, they are often small releases and don't smell and ...
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| beef and pork | 9/25/2009 | Melissa Anderson |
Q: My husband has found he has much less gas and bloating,indigestion if he cuts back on beef and pork. ...
A: Sue, It's pretty rare to have sudden trouble digesting red meat after not having issues for 50 ...
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| Light Dinner? | 9/24/2009 | Sarah A. Allen |
Q: Sarah Laurie I have been unable to lose any weight for two weeks following a 1500 calorie a day ...
A: Great question. In the past, the general nutrition advice was a calorie is a calorie no matter when ...
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| raw meat | 9/23/2009 | RawPalaeoGuy |
Q: I am interested in the paleolithic raw diet, but how can you know whether the organ, and other meats ...
A: One finds out how fresh the raw meat is, simply by taste. When you first start eating raw meats, you ...
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| low cholesterol, low sugar, high protein diet | 9/23/2009 | Melissa Anderson |
Q: I do a three-times a week high intensity hour workout, plus some running or biking on other days, ...
A: Sarah, First of all, forget about dietary cholesterol. The official recommendation (based on ...
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| Nutrition in cooked oats | 9/21/2009 | Sarah A. Allen |
Q: I see in some articles on the subject of oats that in their dry form they have a good amount of ...
A: Potassium can be lost in foods through cooking. In fact, there is a process called "leaching" which ...
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| what should i do? | 9/20/2009 | Sarah A. Allen |
Q: okay,im brandon im 15 and 145pounds at 5'8 and wanting to gain more muscle mass and gain weight,im a ...
A: I know several people who compete in MMA; their advice is always to find others to train with. If ...
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| Saturated Fat & Hearte Disease | 9/18/2009 | Sarah A. Allen |
Q: I actively study nutrition & health on my own through textbooks like "Understanding Normal & ...
A: I am sorry I took so long to answer, Andrew, but I wanted to think about how to answer you. I will ...
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| Vitamin K | 9/16/2009 | Sarah A. Allen |
Q: My wife has had heart valve replacement surgery and now has 2 mechanical valves. She is trying to ...
A: You are correct, offal is not a very popular food in the United States. (Actually, I had to look up ...
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| Energy Bars | 9/14/2009 | Sarah A. Allen |
Q: I'm overweight and I was wondering if I could lose weight with only eating energy bars and taking ...
A: The weight loss diet you are wanting to try is known as a meal replacement plan, or partial meal ...
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| allergies | 9/11/2009 | Sarah A. Allen |
Q: ..i have allergies to ragweed and mold...very high.Due to this i was given a list of food to avoid ...
A: Unfortunately, there really is no supplement to make up for all the nutrients in fruits. You could ...
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| Low potassium and diabetic diets | 9/11/2009 | Sarah A. Allen |
Q: My husband has high blood pressure and I have been a Type 2 diabetic for over 10 years. Now I have ...
A: Any information you can receive about a "renal diet" will be low potassium, low sodium, and should ...
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| Meal plan | 9/11/2009 | Evelyn Alexander |
Q: Hey there, I'm a male triathlete who's resigme consists of training 2, most of the time 3 times a ...
A: You sound really fit. Maybe, you could help me for a change. Why on earth did you put your question ...
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| Yogurt, low glycemic | 9/10/2009 | Melissa Anderson |
Q: Melissa I began eating Activia yogurt three times aay a couple weeks ago,in order to reduce my ...
A: Van, Let's stick with one diagnosis at a time! Gas after ice cream would also be expected with lack ...
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| Insulin Resistance | 9/10/2009 | Evelyn Alexander |
Q: I'm not sure if you can answer my question, but I didn't know any other catagory to go to for my ...
A: I am afraid I cannot, indeed, help you any futher, since your question contains a serious medical ...
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| Yogurt, low glycemic | 9/9/2009 | Melissa Anderson |
Q: Melissa I began eating Activia yogurt three times aay a couple weeks ago,in order to reduce my ...
A: Van, You say that you have "all the symptoms" of gluten intolerance, but you don't say exactly what ...
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| Weight Gain and Breastfeeding | 9/8/2009 | Sarah A. Allen |
Q: I am 21 and just gave birth to my second child. I am concerned because while I was nursing my ...
A: Jessica! It sounds as if you are in a good weight range health-wise. However, weight is as much ...
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| Why am I gaining weight when I'm eatling less calories and working out 6 days/week | 9/5/2009 | Sarah A. Allen |
Q: I started eating on the Nutrisystem plan and working out with a slim in 6 weeks workout plan about 3 ...
A: First of all, I would like to congratulate you on the change of the fit of your clothing and your ...
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| Questions on suet,lard and raw meats for starters | 9/2/2009 | RawPalaeoGuy |
Q: Thank you for your time
A: The parasite-issue is not relevant as all UK farmers, even organic, routinely deworm their animals. ...
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| AHA diets | 9/2/2009 | Sarah A. Allen |
Q: I am trying to learn more about AHA diets. What is the difference between low salt and low sodium ...
A: You must have been doing some research because those are very detailed questions! Low salt and low ...
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| protein shakes | 8/26/2009 | Sarah A. Allen |
Q: I have one easy question. I know that when you're trying to build muscle, you need protein. i wanted ...
A: The average American needs .8g protein for every kg of body weight. That would make your current ...
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