Q: Is the ketogenic diet safe? Does it work? A: Thank you as always for the question. I always enjoy responding to reader questions. The ketogenic is a popular low carb diet right now. Different from Atkins or South Beach diet, the keto diet focuses on high fat, moderate protein, and very low carbs. The …
Q: Many people I know are using “intermittent fasting” to lose weight. Is it effective? Are there health benefits? Should I try it? A: Thank you for your questions as always. I actually have a few family members who follow an intermittent fasting “diet”, so I was very interested to research some more about this. …
Q: I just read this article about nutrition and eggs. While I don’t particularly like eating eggs, it was intriguing to me. What are your thoughts on the incredible, edible egg? A: This was a very interesting article. Thanks for sharing it with me. On the whole, I think there is enough research out there …
Q: I’m pregnant and have been waking up every night with horrible leg cramps. My researching online says I maybe need more magnesium. Do you have any suggestions how to work this into my diet? A: Ouch! That is no fun. I had leg cramps with my second pregnancy, and I can remember how much …
Q: What is a superfood? I hear about them all the time. Is this a real thing or an advertising gimmick? A: Thanks so much for the question. The idea of superfoods can be a bit confusing. Let me try to shed some light on the subject. The term superfood is a marketing term, NOT …
Q: I’m wondering if you have any nutrition tips for fertility/pregnancy. I’m struggling with infertility, and I’ve seen a lot of sites online with nutrition advice. Are there any fertility “super foods” I should consider adding to my diet? Or anything I should avoid, other than the usual culprits of sugary, fatty foods? A: First, …
Question: What’s the big deal about food dyes? Are food dyes really bad for you? What is the harm in eating them? Answer: Thanks for the question. Food dyes have been a hot topic in recent years, and it can be hard to sort fact from fiction. As I mentioned recently, General Mills is removing …
Q: What do you know about ketogenic and/or paleo diets? My sister is going that route during her cancer treatments. Any advice or recipes? A: Thanks for the great question. I faced questions similar to this when I was working with cancer patients in the hospital. First, ketogenic and paleo diets are two separate things, …
Q: During the holidays, I eat at other people’s homes frequently. How do I eat healthy and control my weight when I am not planning the menu? A: Great question! The holidays are often a difficult time for making healthy choices. Treats are everywhere, and big meals become the norm. Here are a few tips …
Q: What is the single thing you wish people would do differently about how they eat? A: Wow, tough question. All of us can change many things about our diets. No one is perfect. But I think one change can help bring about many of the other changes: mindfulness. I wish all of us would …
