Karen Collins
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Ask the Nutritionist: Look to dark greens, orange veggies for vitamin AFeb 27, 2013 11:13 am - Q. Can a person get enough vitamin A from milk, fortified cereal and other sources without eating dark green and orange vegetables? A. You could get all the vitamin A y...
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Ask the Nutritionst: Olive oil explainedJan 23, 2013 11:09 am - Q. What is the difference between pure olive oil, light olive oil, virgin olive oil and extra-virgin olive oil? A. In the United States we categorize olive oils into ex...
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Ask the Nutritionist: Discovering the benefits of green coffee bean extract and steel-cut oatsJan 16, 2013 8:57 am - Q. Would green coffee bean extract help me kick-start my new weight loss effort? A. Green coffee bean extract has gotten a lot of publicity as a weight loss aid recentl...
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Ask the nutritionist: Don’t count on veggie wraps for nutrition boostDec 27, 2012 11:05 am - Q. Are the green and orange colored tortilla wraps more nutritious than regular tortillas since they are made with vegetables? A. No. So little spinach and tomatoes are ...
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Ask the nutritionist: Lean beef healthy, but limit consumptionDec 19, 2012 5:20 am - Q. Is it true that beef is now considered heart-healthy? A. Most research shows that frequently eating red meat, which includes beef, lamb and pork, is linked to increas...
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Ask the Nutritionist: Make infused oils in small batches for best flavor, food safetyNov 07, 2012 11:03 am - Q. I’ve been seeing flavored olive oil infused with herbs at gourmet shops, but it’s very expensive. Can I make my own? A. Yes, you can. The procedure for making it safe...
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Ask the Nutritionist: Decifering food package labelsOct 31, 2012 10:05 am - Q. I’m confused. What do the Heart-Check marks, rating systems and other symbols on food packages and supermarket shelves mean? A. Your confusion is understandable; ther...
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Ask the nutritionist Canned pumpkin a nutrient-rich optionOct 24, 2012 6:35 am - Q. Is there a nutritional advantage to choosing fresh versus canned pumpkin? A. No. Both fresh and canned pumpkin are excellent choices, as long as the canned pumpkin yo...
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Ask the Nutritionist: Upping your fiber intake can decrease risk of colon cancerOct 10, 2012 6:28 am - Q. Does current research still support eating more fiber as a way to reduce colon cancer risk? If so, does it matter what type of fiber? A. Yes, each additional 10 grams...
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Ask the Nutritionist: Don’t give up on picky eatersSep 26, 2012 6:15 am - Q. What is the best approach for dealing with children who are picky eaters? A. “Picky eating” is common among children. How parents handle it can strongly influence its...