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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Glycemic Index | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: Do you beleive a non-diabetic person should follow a GI diet? This link reckons the body has no ... A: A diet of low glycemic foods will not hurt anyone. Even people who are hypoglycemic (have low blood ... | |
| diet | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: My dad is at a critical stage in a fight for diabetes. he got addmitted due to high levels of ... A: Creatinine is stored in made in the liver and stored in muscle. However, it is destroyed by heat. ... | |
| Liquid diets | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: Can someone live on a liquid diet for the rest of their life, if they drink meal replacement drinks ... A: There are a lot of people who live off of a totally liquid diet. It is usually people who cannot ... | |
| Question from Lifetime Television | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: Ms. Allen. My name is Jon and I'm a researcher for a tv show on Lifetime called DROP DEAD DIVA. It's ... A: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration oversees food labels. If the food does not meet the ... | |
| Weight Loss Pills | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: i recently came across some weight loss pills i've had for a while, and thought i would try them. I ... A: Good question, Claire! Expiration dates began to be required by US law in 1979. The expiration date ... | |
| slow evening metabolism? | 12/4/2011 |
| Q: Sarah I have noticed something and would like your opinion. I used to come home from work on the ... A: I have read studies suggesting both eating before sleeping can lead to weight gain and that it ... | |
| Gluten? | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: Sarah Is it possible to be sensitive to wheat or flour,especially in but not have celiac disease? ... A: You can absolutely have a gluten intolerance without a diagnosis of Celiac disease. I actually hear ... | |
| Protein in urine | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: My husband has been told he has too much protein in his urine. The urine test showed in the 600 ... A: However, giving the kidneys less work may be beneficial. I recommend he try a goal protein intake of ... | |
| dealing with fatty food | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: Does drinking alchohol after eating fatty foot lessen the amount of fatty substances to the body ? ... A: The alcohol isn't dissolving the fat. It may make you feel better because of the hormones released ... | |
| dealing with fatty food | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: Does drinking alchohol after eating fatty foot lessen the amount of fatty substances to the body ? ... A: I hope I understand and can answer what you are asking. Foods move through the digestive tract at ... | |
| Boosting Metabolism with Green Tea | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: How long can you drink green tea before you build up an immunity to it in helping your metabolism? ... A: I have never heard the theory about getting an immunity to green tea. Most of the weight loss ... | |
| How Do I Deal With The Aftermath Of Dramatic Weight Loss? | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I was a 42DD at my highest weight of 245 (I'm 5'6"). Now that I've lost 105lbs, I can't even say I'm ... A: I completely understand your frustration and think extra skin is a little discussed complication few ... | |
| Seafood for vegetarians? | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: I recently stopped eating red meat when I discovered through an exclusion diet it was responsible ... A: Actually, seafood can be a great addition to your diet. Most is low in cholesterol and saturated fat ... | |
| adrenal fatigue | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: Do you know of any foods that will really help adrenal fatigue? A: Adrenal fatigue is caused by chronic stress, which overworks the adrenal glands, which help moderate ... | |
| Lactose/fructose free diet | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a question about food intolerances. My husband is lactose intolerant and has fructose ... A: I will try to offer some ideas for your husband. His focus should be on whole grains, meats, and ... | |
| nutrition and breast fibroids | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: Allen, I was diagnosed with fibrosistic breast disease when I was a teenager in 1989. I had a ... A: I do not have a lot of experience in this area but I will try to help you as much as I can. As far ... | |
| Lung Cancer and Renal failure | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: my father has lung cancer, and now seems to be in renal failure. I am wanting to know if a low ... A: Unfortunately, there are no dietary changes that can eliminate kidney problems. However, there are ... | |
| My tunafish sandwich bites back! | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I make tunafish sandwiches out of one can albacore, a large dollop of sweet relish and a large ... A: Heartburn is a very individualized issue. Any part of the sandwich may be the culprit. I suggest ... | |
| Low potassium diet | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: Which foods are rich in iron and low in potassium Thank You Jorge A: I am going to try to give you enough options that you find something you like. Unprocessed (no ... | |
| Carbohydrate intolerance | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: Sarah Is it possible to be intolerant to carbohydrates and also have them cause weight gain? When I ... A: Carbohydrate digestion naturally leads to some gas; some water retention is also natural, which is ... | |
| help with diet | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I have been in hospital 2 weeks. The doctor said I have three diseases going on at same time, ... A: I hope you will forgive me for taking so long to answer. You really do have a lot going on ... | |
| gluten free diet | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: i'm 18. i have Leaky Gut Syndrome. they said i have Celiac Disease. will my gluten free diet ... A: Chris. Following a gluten-free diet will stop the autoimmune response initiated by gluten. Once it ... | |
| Would like to lose weight. | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: I am 17 years old. I was skinny till like i was 16, however, I've been gaining weight now. I used to ... A: It sounds like you have the right idea, cutting back on the junk food. Exercise and cutting back on ... | |
| Fasting and eating disorders | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: What is your opinion regarding the Fruitarian diet? Have you ever tried it? Do you think ... A: The general recommendation in the dietetic community is not to fast. However, studies have shown ... | |
| Picky Eater Wants to Lose Pre-Wedding Weight | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: My fiance and I do not eat the healthiest. Since planning my wedding, I have gained 15+ pounds. I ... A: The easiest way you will find to lose weight is a combination of portion control and physical ... | |
| No Dairy diet and increasing fat | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I have two sons both are milk protein intolerant, one is 5 years and one is 15 months. The 15 month ... A: A general recommendation for infants and toddlers is 40 calories per inch of height, which would be ... | |
| weight gain | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I am having a lot of trouble trying to gain weight. I am 5 foot 5 tall and weigh 7 stone 6 pounds. i ... A: In the past, it was commonly recommended to increase calories by eating more fried foods, butter, ... | |
| Fruitarian diet and eating disorders | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: What is your opinion regarding the Fruitarian diet? Have you ever tried it? Do you think ... A: The fruitarian diet is very limited and may be inadequate in some nutrients, such as protein, iron, ... | |
| diet for overweight n obese | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: can u suggest diet plan for obese n overweight person .. please give a list of foods which should ... A: I am sorry I can't really answer your questions. There are no foods which anyone should have to ... | |
| Supplements | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: Hey im on a high protein diet to lose weight and i cant seem to fill the quota on protein so i was ... A: 60-70 grams of carbohydrate per day is considered pretty low...a therapeutic low carbohydrate diet ... | |
| Supplements | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: Hey im on a high protein diet to lose weight and i cant seem to fill the quota on protein so i was ... A: You have the right idea...and that is A LOT of protein!!! The recommendation for healthy adults is ... | |
| Supplements | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: Hey im on a high protein diet to lose weight and i cant seem to fill the quota on protein so i was ... A: First, I would like to congratulate you on making the decision to lose weight. I would also like to ... | |
| ques abt diet for a patient | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: can u suggest diet for a 56 yrs old man , he is vegetarian.. actually he always complaint for ... A: It appears both kidney and liver function are impaired. The elevated cholesterol may be it's own ... | |
| egg sensitiivity | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: ..i recently had a few tests for food sensitivity.I only did 4 tests for wheat corn eggs and milk.i ... A: Food allergies are usually an allergy to one or more specific proteins contained in the food. Eggs ... | |
| Tamoxifen and Weight Loss | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I completed my cancer treatments three years ago. I have been on tamoxifen since that time. I am ... A: I have some good news for you, Joanne...at least, I hope you take it as good news! Weight gain is ... | |
| High Potassium | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: Sarah, My father was advised by his doctor to control on potassium intake as his levels were high ... A: It is true that there is nothing that does not contain potassium. However, there are foods that ... | |
| Beef hormones | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: Sarah I am male, 50. I have been trying to reduce my prominant belly to no avail. I have tried ... A: Some people complain beef causes them bloating. I haven't seen any research which suggests it ... | |
| sugar and abdominal obesity | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: Sarah Although I am in good shape in terms of body fat and cardiovascular,as I have always been a ... A: Sugar can be somewhat addictive because it stimulates the same "feel good" hormones in the brain as ... | |
| How do I loose 56 pounds and fast? | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I use to weigh 136 pounds. Then I gained like 70 pounds very quickly by eating a lot of PB&J ... A: First of all, I hope you have stopped eating a lot of PB&J sandwiches! Seriously, the best way to ... | |
| Diet for a person having renal calculi | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: My father aged 77, has underwent a cystolithotripsy and a TURP last month. He still has a calculus ... A: Fatima! We usually recommend a 4 gram sodium, caffeine restricted diet for hypertension. A low-fat ... | |
| erythritol and blood glucose levels | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I've been consuming large quantities of erythritol most mornings for several months as sweetener for ... A: I did some research and I did not find fatigue listed anywhere as a side effect of erythritol. ... | |
| diet for a patient | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: Allen i am having problem with a patient of heart disease , he is 57 yrs old, he is diabetic also, ... A: Unfortunately elevated creatinine and depleted hemoglobin are common with renal failure. An oral ... | |
| diet for a patient | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: Allen i am having problem with a patient of heart disease , he is 57 yrs old, he is diabetic also, ... A: The foods which should be avoided or limited with a patient with kidney problems and heart disease ... | |
| one another question ! | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: When i read your answers which you gave to the questions of people I found you intelligent than the ... A: That is a good question. 1kg = 2.2 lbs. The extra .2 lbs isn't enough to make the weight loss any ... | |
| Weight Watchers Program | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm a Baruch College freshman in a writing class doing a research paper on the efficacy of Weight ... A: I am sorry it took me to long to get back to you. I am familiar with the Weight Watchers program ... | |
| low potassium diet | 10/29/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Dairy Intolerance | 10/26/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| dirty bulking | 10/15/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| Weight Gain while dieting | 10/3/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| beef and pork | 9/25/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Light Dinner? | 9/24/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Nutrition in cooked oats | 9/21/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| what should i do? | 9/20/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Saturated Fat & Hearte Disease | 9/18/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Vitamin K | 9/16/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Energy Bars | 9/14/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| allergies | 9/11/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Low potassium and diabetic diets | 9/11/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Weight Gain and Breastfeeding | 9/8/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Why am I gaining weight when I'm eatling less calories and working out 6 days/week | 9/5/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| AHA diets | 9/2/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| protein shakes | 8/26/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| nutrition | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I take psyllium husk fiber pills (4 AM, 4 afternoon, 4 PM) because even though I eat a healthy diet, ... A: I have a couple of concerns, then I will answer your question. First of all, I am wondering if you ... | |
| what to eat to gain muscle | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: sorry to bother you. I need your advice on what to eat to gain muscle. I'm trying to gain weight. ... A: I can tell you have put a lot of thought into this. I am glad to hear you are eating vegetables, ... | |
| weight loss | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: i need to lose a stone in 30 days, i am 18 stone weight at the moment and i need to lose it quick ... A: Losing weight that quickly is not usually recommended because it is considered unhealthy; weight ... | |
| Yogurt | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: Sarah In order to reduce my bloating and distended abdomen, my doctor recommended I try some dietary ... A: Diarrhea is common anytime someone drastically changes their eating habits...and not having gluten ... | |
| I am a picky eater | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I am just getting started with my married life and I have gained about twenty to twenty five pounds ... A: Most people have heard of the "Freshman 15," but less people seem to realize how common it is for ... | |
| Yogurt | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: Sarah In order to reduce my bloating and distended abdomen, my doctor recommended I try some dietary ... A: It sounds as if the doctor made some excellent diet change recommendations. I am glad to hear you ... | |
| Gluten bloating? | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I havent had the tests done but my doctor thinks my abdominal distension (not fat) could be from ... A: According to your profile, you live in Canada. I am not sure how available gluten free bread is in ... | |
| High Protein, Low Fat, No Cholesterol | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I am 41 and I workout. A few months ago, my diet changed dramatically when I learned I had high ... A: It sounds like you are eating a very healthy diet but getting a little worn out. There are a lot of ... | |
| NO GALLBLADDER | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I HAD MY GALLBLADDER REMOVED ABOUT 15 YEARS AGO AND HAVE BEEN GAINING WEIGHT EVER SINCE. WHAT IS A ... A: I had my gallbladder removed myself about 10 years ago after pregnancy complications so I understand ... | |
| hypoglycemia | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: My 23 year old future daughter-in-law was diagnosed with hypoglycemia. Her last reading was 2. ... A: I have a couple of concerns, then I will answer your question. My first concern is the blood ... | |
| Re: Low Potassium Diet | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can help. My husband has polycystic kidneys,his mother gave them to all 5 boys that she ... A: If your husband is not on dialysis, he will need to be very careful with what he eats. Our renal ... | |
| Nephropatia Diabetica | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: My diabetic mother has begun experiencing kidney complications. We've been told that not only must ... A: This is a very interesting diet suggestion I am sure a doctor gave. No starch, sugar, potassium, ... | |
| Hypoglycemic diet | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: my concern is that I'm eating the wrong foods, what foods should I avoid and eliminate from my diet? ... A: A hypoglycemic diet really doesn't require any special foods, just shorter amounts of time between ... | |
| dialysis diet | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I had the gastric bypass June 2006, I need to eat steak for the protein. I am allergic to milk so I ... A: All meat contains potassium, but another reason meat is limited is because it is hard on your ... | |
| diat | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I'm 34 years old,married with three children .I'd like to ask you about how to lose calories in a ... A: The best way to cut calories is to eat foods as close to their natural state as possible since most ... | |
| Vegetarian, Healthy? | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: I am a 14 year old girl, and I had sopped eating meat completely when I was 12. Unlike my other ... A: The good news is not eating meat can be very healthy, especially if you are still eating fish, milk, ... | |
| potassium in milk | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: some labels on milk list potassium around, some don't list it at all are these labels true or dose ... A: Milk is actually very high in potassium. We recommend patients on low potassium diets consume only ... | |
| help | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: my 4 in a half year old daughter had an 24 hr kidney stone test done and it came back that she has ... A: The nutrients most commonly restricted after the discovery of kidney stones are salt, calcium, ... | |
| Need balanced Nutritional Weight Gain Diet.... | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: .this is Nahiyan Asif from Bangladesh.I am 19 years old with a height of 5 feet 11 inch....Recently ... A: The best way to gain weight, especially if you are not concerned specifically with gaining muscle, ... | |
| Diabetes | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: my father is diabetic and two years ago had the pacemaker. He had his blood exam recently and found ... A: Unfortunately no fruit or vegetable exists that contains absolutely no potassium. However, foods ... | |
| sweet cravings | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I was never a big sweet eater then I turned 40, for the last few years I have cravings that seem to ... A: There are several reasons you may be craving sweets. I will give you some common reasons and some ... | |
| diabetes and high potassium | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: How do I reconcile these two conflicting dietary restrictions: For diabetes, whole grain breads and ... A: I'm glad I could help so far, hopefully I can help again. You should definitely stay away from ... | |
| diabetes and high potassium | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: How do I reconcile these two conflicting dietary restrictions: For diabetes, whole grain breads and ... A: I hope I can answer your question in a way that will be helpful for you. Consistent intake of ... | |
| diet | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: My mother-in-law is a diabetic and a heart patient (atrial fibrillation) . She has now been ... A: Low creatine clearance can be caused by kidney damage (common in diabetics), heart failure (which ... | |
| hard fat | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: i have a question about my fat im 18 5feet 2 and 114 pounds ive lost 14 pounds and lost most of the ... A: Congratulations on your weight loss!!! You seem to have the same problem many women have, ... | |
| How to loose weight on long term | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm 5.3" and weigh 110-115 pounds -depends on the day. Please don't say : so what do I want ?! :) I ... A: It sounds like you snack quite a bit at night. If you could turn this around and snack more during ... | |
| diet and exercise but gaining weight? | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: i just recently started a new diet and excercise program, but i'm starting to become discouraged... ... A: I cannot tell you for sure why the same diet is not working this time, but I can give you some ... | |
| Special dieat for High high beat rate | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I have sometimes a high heart beat rate and after visiting spcilist and overall check the specialist ... A: Any time your body is under stress it could cause your heart rate to increase. When most people ... | |
| hi | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: can u plz tell me a simple and easy weekly balanced food plan to make me strong and a bit less in ... A: I agree a balanced diet is more important than a low-fat diet. Some studies have even shown a diet ... | |
| Weight Gain Supplement | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: Can you please recommend a manufacturer for a "weigh gain" supplement to compliment a 100% Whey ... A: I am sorry, but this is out of my expertise and I wouldn't want to lead you astray. Most of my ... | |
| Calorie needs after surgery | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: I had an emergency appendectomy 2 weeks ago, and I was wondering how many calories I should be ... A: I hope you are feeling better. Good nutrition can definitely help you recover and gain your ... | |
| Special dieat for High high beat rate | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I have sometimes a high heart beat rate and after visiting spcilist and overall check the specialist ... A: Making an effort to increase phyical activity (such as using stairs) and to participate in sports ... | |
| change of diet | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I have recently been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. I am a 25 year old male, 6 foot 3. Before my ... A: Paul, I answered this question Sunday but today I received an email from the AllExperts staff ... | |
| hypoglycemic diet | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: i just got diagnosed with being hypoglycemic so i dont know much about it and what to eat. if i eat ... A: Hypoglycemia is when blood glucose levels drop too low. Usually hypoglycemia occurs when diabetics ... | |
| diet | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: i was wondering how much protein can be absorbed at once. i heard that if i eat a high protein meal ... A: That's a very good question. The answer is "protein" isn't really absorbed, which can make this ... | |
| My Diet... | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: Okay... I was diagnosed with bulimia/ anorexia three years ago at the age of 17... I was put into ... A: It sounds like you have been working closely...VERY closely!!!...with a medical team regarding your ... | |
| weight loss with high nutri diet | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: i am a 21 year boy weight 286 pounds i want to lose weight. i have heard of many types of diet plan ... A: Congratulations on making the decision to lose weight!!! It seems as if you have put a lot of ... | |
| counting calories & carbs | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I'm 36 years old with PCOS and had gestational diabetes for both of my pregnancies. I'm very aware ... A: There are a couple of concerns I have. The first is you may actually not be getting enough carbs. ... | |
| Healthy special diet and eating disorder | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I would be grateful for your feed back and opinion on my diet please. I was diagnosed with IBS 9 ... A: Celiac disease could very well be contributing to your weight. If you are very sensitive to gluten, ... | |
| Herbs and spices in hospital setting | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I am a chef trained in classical French and Italian (and I have some background in American-Chinese ... A: Welcome to hospital foodservice! Your situation actually sounds like the kitchen of every hospital ... | |
| too much water | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: My kidneys are not so good. I have never been much of a water drinker. I have to lost fifty pounds ... A: You have a couple different health problems going on here which will affect each other. You do need ... | |
| underweight | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 27 year old new mother. pre pregnancy I weighed 120lbs and was fit. (I am 5'6) I worked out ... A: First of all, kudos on your decision to breastfeed and for sticking to it for so long! ... | |
| Slow going | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: Sarah I have been diagnosed with hypertension and need to lose weight. I am 50. I dont have a ... A: Two pounds really isn't much since your weight can fluctuate by up to 5 pounds in just one day due ... | |
| high cholesterol | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: My husband's doctor recently diagnosed him with extremely high cholesterol, 277 total, and ... A: Elevated serum cholesterol levels can usually be lowered by changing the diet; however, your ... | |
| Meat makes me hungrier | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: Sarah I have been eating low glycemic-low calorie and running for a year now and havent lost a ... A: It sounds to me as if your metabolism was acting in starvation mode. If you were eating too low of ... | |
Special Diets
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Sarah A. Allen, MS, RD
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Expertise
I am a dietitian with a masters degree in dietetics. I have four years working experience in clinical and community nutrition. I can answer most of your general questions relating to medical conditions (pregnancy, food allergies, eating disorders, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, Alzheimers, etc). **Please remember only a medical professional with access to your medical chart can give you personalized medical advice.** I can also answer questions about vegetarianism, weight loss/gain, sports nutrition, and fad diets.
Experience
4 years general clinical nutrition at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, 1 year community nutrition at Eastern Illinois University, 1 year enteral nutrition.
Organizations
American Dietetic Association, Tennessee Dietetic Association
Education/Credentials
M.S. and B.S. in dietetics from Eastern Illinois University
Awards and Honors
EIU Senior of the Year-Dietetics
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