Nutrition Wise
In Nutrition Wise, a weekly question and answer column, Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN address hot topics in the field of diet, nutrition and cancer.Chewing Gum for Weight Loss, Ginger and Digestion, Diet and Psoriasis
Q: Can chewing gum help you lose weight?
Q: Does ginger promote digestive health?
Q: Does diet have any effect on psoriasis?
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Low Sugar Jam, Supplements for Eye Health, Diet and Acne
Q: Should I switch my family to low sugar jam and jelly?
Q: What is the current advice about using antioxidant supplements to protect against macular degeneration in the eyes?
Q: Does diet have any effect on acne?
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Overeating at Family Gatherings, Reduced Sugar Cheesecake, Crispbread
Q: How can I avoid overeating when I’m pressured to eat at family gatherings?
Q: Am I making a healthy choice when I choose a reduced-sugar cheesecake?
Q: What is crispbread and is it a healthy alternative to crackers?
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Sodium and Rinsed Canned Beans, Causes of Endometrial Cancer, Ghee
Q: Does rinsing canned beans help reduce their sodium content?
Q: What do we know about the causes of endometrial cancer?
Q: Is ghee healthier than butter?
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Red Tea and Health, Diet and ED, Overweight and Cancer Risks
Q: What is red tea and is it as healthful as green tea?
Q: Does diet have any impact on ED (erectile dysfunction)?
Q: Since overweight increases risk of several kinds of cancer, does risk go back down if overweight people lose weight?
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Brown Rice Nutrition, Pumpkin, Eating after a Workout
Q: I know brown rice is more nutritious than white rice, but is that true of the quick-cooking versions, too?
Q: Any suggestions on how to serve pumpkin, short of putting it in a pie?
Q: Following a workout, is it better to eat or not?
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Cancer Surivors and Osteoporosis Risk, Graham Cracker Pie Crusts, Pink Duck Meat
Q: Is it true that cancer survivors face increased risk for osteoporosis?
Q: Are graham cracker piecrusts lower in fat than those made with traditional dough?
Q: When duck meat is served pink, is it safe to eat?
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Spaghetti Squash, High Potency Vitamins, Diet and Hot Flashes
Q: What is spaghetti squash? Is it a better choice than regular spaghetti pasta?
Q: What does the term “high potency” on a vitamin supplement label mean?
Q: Does diet have any impact on hot flashes?
Breast Cancer and Coffee, Fiber Supplements and Cholesterol, Taco Salad Bowls
Q: Should breast cancer survivors avoid coffee and tea?
Q: Do fiber supplements help lower blood cholesterol?
Q: Are the edible salad bowls used in taco salads a nutrition plus or minus?
Lite salt, Lymphedema, Canola oil
Q: Is using lite salt a good way to cut down on sodium?
Q: What is known about the lymphedema that some cancer survivors develop?
Q: I’ve read reports online that canola oil is dangerous, true?
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