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Questions About Dietary Supplements
Questions About Weight Gain/Loss
General Questions About Food
Questions About the Digestive System
Questions About Diseases and Nutrition
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Questions About Dietary Supplements
I recently attempted to make a blood
donation but was rejected due to low iron. The nurse suggested taking iron
supplements. Are iron pills safe to take and in what amount? Or is it better to
try to increase my iron level through diet? Thanks.
My doctor has me on a diet that forbids me from consuming wheat. Is the bleached flour found in pastas and breads considered wheat?
I was told recently that if you are taking vitamins that they should be taken with food for proper absorption into the body. Is this true?
Are B vitamins absolutely necessary for the proper absorption of Protein? I am currently taking Protein supplements (Powder) to aid in the recovery and growth of my muscles after working out at the gym. What foods are high in B vitamins?
I wanted to know what the side effects of creatine are and whether you would deter students from using it.
I had a Total Gastrectomy 8 years ago, 2 years ago I was told I had Osteoporosis. I am concerned that due to the lack of absorption that I may not be getting the right vitamins in my diet. I take calcium, and have Pamidronate infusion every 6 weeks to try and get calcium to stay in the body, I take Folic Acid and iron but are there other vitamins and minerals I should also be taking?
Is it really necessary to take a daily vitamin supplement?
Is it true that if you take vitamins, and you smoke cigarettes, the cigarettes
will basically cancel out the vitamin?
Questions About Weight Gain/Loss
I would like to gain 5-10 pounds. Any suggestions?
Are the health centers able to describe diet medications (i.e. Meridia) for people having hard times losing weight?
I am doing a study on weight gain in college students. Do you have any info that might benefit me?
I want to lose 20 pounds but I'm having a hard time with how to go about
it. Do you have any advice for me?
General Questions About Food
After being bored with drinking the same combos of beverages,
I tried a few new ones...definitely not a good idea...my stomach totally
didn't agree. For example, I drank, skim milk, then some lemonade, and then
some apple juice, and some milk and lemonade again. However, I also wanted
to be sure that I was getting enough calcium..so drank a glass of milk as
well. Can you suggest some different healthy beverage combos that won't
upset the stomach...(from among those available at our dining halls) Thank
you!
I normally make my own vegetable soup. It looks and tastes
lo-cal & lo-fat, but it have any nutritional value?
Is it true that you should not drink any
water or beverages when you eat? Also, does boiling tea cause you to lose iron
from your body?
Are tomatoes in the same family as citrus fruit?
I'm trying to stop drinking soda.I have it down to one dr pepper a day. but the longest i've gone without one at all is two weeks and i couldnt take the headache any longer.what do i do about the headache?
Is it possible to be allergic to a specific type of food all of a sudden? I used to drink a lot of milk before going to school, but now if I drink even a cup of it, my stomach hurts and I have diarrhea. Same thing happens with onions and watermelons. The weird thing is that I was able to eat the last two foods only a couple months ago without any problems, and all of a sudden, I'm getting diarrhea and bad stomach pains.
How important is it to cover foods (e.g. cut veges., cooked foods)when putting in rerigerator. How long is it safe to leave foods out after cooking?
I heard that I shouldn't eat beans and rice together. Is this true?
As fruit ripens, does it lose any of it's nutritional value, vitamins, etc.?
What vegetables can you eat that will complete your body's need for protein?
Are scallops a good food for a person with high cholesterol?
Can I just drink Iced Tea (sweetened) and lemonade and get my daily allowance of water?
I am constantly blending fruit and was concerned that the fruit, once blended was losing nutrients. How long after blending, does the vitamin content in the fruit begin to break down and at what rate? Where can I get some further information?
I am trying to cut back on my sugar intake. Two tasty substitutes that I have been alternating between on my cereal are fructose and honey. Are these healthy alternatives to regular sugar or are they just as unhealthy?
What is the recommended percentage of fat intake per day?
Is it true that caffeine converts sugar to fat?
Is caffeine safe?
What are the best foods to eat right after or even a little after weight training?
Do fish sandwiches from fast food restaurants contain the nutritional value associated with fish (omega-3 fatty acids, etc.) Does the fact that the fish has been processed, frozen and finally deep fried destroy the benefits?
Questions About the Digestive System
Is there a way to stop my stomach from growling?
I've been having issues that whatever I eat doesn't agree with me. I have no appetite anymore because I'm afraid to eat. Is there anything I can do to go back to eating on a regular basis without my stomach continuing to act up?
Questions About Diseases and Nutrition
My ears ring all the time I heard it is from lack of iron. Is this true and what are the symptoms of anemia.
I have a major doubt and i would be much greatful if you could answer this. It is common for us indians to have curd/buttermilk rice. It is also a practice among some of us to mix curd/buttermilk and milk together to reduce the sourness of the curd/buttermilk. But quiet a few people say that curd and milk should not be had together. Could you please clarify as to whether there is any scientific reason in it or can milk and curd be had together. I appreciate the time you took to read this.
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