Karen Collins
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Beans 'incomplete,' but still good for youAug 04, 2010 1:41 pm - Q. Why do registered dietitians recommend beans as a protein source when they are considered an incomplete protein? A. Beans offer many advantages as a protein so...
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Why 'whole grain' products aren't always all 'whole grain'Aug 04, 2010 2:10 pm - Q. How can bread and pasta labeled "whole grain" contain enriched (refined) flour? I thought I'd been eating products that were truly whole grain. A. The U.S. Foo...
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Focus on fruits, unsweetened drinks to avoid cruising weight gainAug 11, 2010 4:40 pm - Q. On an upcoming cruise, how will I be able to avoid gaining the weight I've recently lost? A. Cruises can pose a challenge to weight control because they usuall...
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Why are my efforts at portion control failing?Aug 11, 2010 5:21 pm - Q. I realize that my food portion sizes are my biggest obstacle to losing weight. But whenever I try to cut back, I seem to just eat more later. How can I tackle this? A...
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Small chunks of moderate activity can make a big differenceAug 11, 2010 5:50 pm - Q. Can I really get enough physical activity without formal exercise by adding small bits of activity into my daily life? A. You certainly don't need formal exerc...
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Ways to cut calories from that piece of cakeAug 06, 2010 1:41 pm - Q. If I skip the frosting on cake, will I remove most of the calories? A. Calorie content of cake and frosting vary substantially depending how they're made, but you may...
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Some mineral waters can play a role in meeting calcium needsAug 06, 2010 2:22 pm - Q. Can mineral water serve as a source of calcium? A. Calcium content of mineral water varies, but those with relatively more calcium can play a role in meeting calcium ...
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Watch for sodium in tomatoes, poultry, grainsAug 06, 2010 2:50 pm - Q. I keep hearing about using less "processed foods" to reduce sodium consumption. How much difference can it make, and what are the most important switches? A. F...
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Alcohol limits apply to red wineAug 06, 2010 3:40 pm - Q. Is red wine exempt from the recommended limits on alcohol consumption? A. No. Although red wine contains antioxidant compounds such as resveratrol and flavonoi...
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Research has raised questions, but grapefruit OK for cancer patientsAug 06, 2010 4:20 pm - Q. Is it true that women should avoid grapefruit because of a possible link to breast cancer? A. Research has raised questions, but does not currently support wom...