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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.

Diet and Incontinence, Calories in Boxed Chocolates, Serving of Spinach

Q: Does diet affect urinary incontinence?
Q: Do I get a lot of calories from those boxed chocolates if I just have a piece or two?
Q: A large portion of raw spinach cooks down to such a small amount, how much does it take to count as a serving of vegetables?
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Vegetable fiber, Corn tortillas, Better salads

Q: Is fiber content reduced when vegetables are cooked?
Q: Are corn tortillas a healthier choice than flour tortillas?
Q: How do you keep from getting bored with salad? The only things I can think of to make salad exciting are things that make it less healthy!
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Probiotics, Tahini, Quercetin

Q: Are probiotics really helpful in treating constipation?
Q: What is tahini and is it healthy?
Q: I am told that quercetin is a compound that helps prevent cancer. What foods can I find it in if I don’t want to take it as a supplement?
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Vegetables and Cholesterol, Chia Seeds and Omega-3, Papayas

Q: Does eating more vegetables and fruits really help lower blood cholesterol?
Q: Is it true that chia seeds are one of the best sources of omega-3 fat? If so, how do you eat them?
Q: I have seen papayas in the grocery store but never tried one. What do I look for? Are they very nutritious?
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Goat meat, Shelf life of spices, Pedometers

Q: Is goat meat a healthier choice than other meats?
Q: Can I keep my jarred spices indefinitely?
Q: Are pedometers all the same, or what should someone look for before making a purchase?
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Eating for High BP and Cholesterol, Smoked Salmon and Cancer Risk, Star Fruit

Q: It seems overwhelming to think about what I can eat to address high cholesterol, high blood pressure and the need to lose weight. Where do I start?
Q: Do smoked salmon and other smoked fish pose the concern for cancer risk that smoked meats do?
Q: How do you serve the fruit known as “star fruit”? Should it be peeled?
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Grass fed beef, Vitamin A supplements, Coffee and calcium absorption

Q: Is grass-fed beef included in the recommended limit on red meat consumption?
Q: Can you explain how to check the vitamin A content information on food and supplement labels against recommended amounts, since they seem to be listed in different units?
Q: Is it true that coffee blocks calcium absorption?
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Yerba Mate, Sugar Free Sweets, Kefir

Q: Some sources refer to Yerba Maté as a risk factor for cancer but others say it is very healthful. What’s up?
Q: How much weight will I lose if I switch all my sweets and snack foods to low fat or sugar-free versions?
Q: What’s the difference between kefir and yogurt?
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Dried Beans, Weight Loss Supplements, White Spots on Fingernails

Q: I’m concerned about your advice to eat more dried beans – aren’t they high-calorie?
Q: I heard that the FDA declared a lot of weight-loss supplements unsafe. What ingredients should I look for to check safety?
Q: Are little white spots on fingernails the sign of a nutritional deficiency?
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DNA, Breastfeeding, Sore mouth during cancer treatment

Q: Can DNA that has been damaged be passed on to our children?
Q: Can breastfeeding help a new mother lose excess pregnancy weight faster?
Q: What can you suggest for a cancer patient who develops a very sore mouth and throat during treatment?
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