Karen Collins
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Ask the nutitionist: Learn to recognize your hunger cuesFeb 05, 2014 9:18 am - Q. I want to lose weight, but when I get too hungry, I overeat. How can I tell when to ignore the urge versus when it’s time to eat before I’m too hungry? A. It’s not a...
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Ask the Nutritionist: Does white produce have the same nutrient content as brightly colored fruit?Jan 24, 2014 5:09 am - Q. Is it true that we should eat only deeply colored vegetables and fruits? A. No. The deep color in vegetables such as deep green broccoli and spinach, orange carrots ...
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Ask the nutitionist: Learn to recognize your hunger cuesJan 15, 2014 4:30 am - Q. I want to lose weight, but when I get too hungry, I overeat. How can I tell when to ignore the urge versus when it’s time to eat before I’m too hungry? A. It’s not a...
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Ask the nutritionist: The link between alcohol and blood pressureDec 29, 2013 6:00 am - Q. Is alcohol helpful or harmful to blood pressure? A. The most important lifestyle influences on keeping a healthy blood pressure are weight control, regular exercise,...
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Ask the nutritionist: Are all oranges created equal?Dec 18, 2013 9:05 am - Q. Do mandarin oranges provide the same nutrients as other oranges? A. Nutrient content is similar, but there are differences. Like other oranges, mandarin oranges are ...
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Ask the nutritionist: Winter squash a great source of carotenoidsDec 10, 2013 12:00 pm - Q. Do the various kinds of winter squash differ in nutrients or recommended preparation? A. Winter squash comes in many sizes, shapes and varieties; almost all are grea...
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Does chocolate milk have antioxidant properties?Jul 20, 2013 12:36 am - Q. We hear so much about antioxidant compounds in chocolate. What about cocoa and chocolate milk? A. Chocolate's flavonoid compounds are under study not only as antioxi...
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Studies show kefir, yogurt and strawberries may boost your overall healthJun 12, 2013 10:15 am - Q. What’s the difference between kefir and yogurt? A. You can drink kefir as a beverage, but both kefir and yogurt make a great base for smoothies and cold fruit soups,...
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Substituting stevia can make a big calorie differenceMay 15, 2013 6:00 am - Q. Do stevia sweeteners offer any special advantage because they are natural? A. Keep in mind that “natural” on food labels has no legal definition; in fact, Stevia swe...
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Ask the Nutritionist: Edamame looks like a vegetable, has meat-like qualitiesMar 22, 2013 11:20 am - Q. I keep hearing about a form of soy called edamame. What can I do with it? A. Edamame (eh-dah-MAH-may) are fresh (not dried) green soybeans. Although smaller than lim...