Question: Do you have any information on low purine diets. I have a urate stone I would like to dissolve from my kidney and have heard that a low purine diet helps.Heather: These stones are the result of a build up of uric acid in the blood. When uric acid accumulates it forms urate crystals that are deposited in the joints, tendons, ears... Read more
Question: I am 36 years old, 5"4 and weigh 118 pounds. I exercise regularly. I do approx. 30 - 45 minutes of cardio 5 - 6 days a week and weight train 4 days a week. I exercise for fun. I also watch what I eat. I do not eat any pasta, breads or starches such as potatoes. I do eat a lot of vegetables, egg whites and chicken as well as fish. I... Read more
Question: I was born with Galactosemia, I want a diet plan to help me lose weight. A lot of food plans show diary products, which I can not have.Heather: For people who aren’t familiar with this condition, galactosemia is the inability to metabolize the simple sugar galactose. When people with the condition consume galactose, a dangerous... Read more
The Sonoma Diet, named after the California wine country and inspired by the Mediterranean diet, promotes a largely plant-based diet with lean meats and monounsaturated fats. This diet allows participants to eat foods from all the food groups. This diet is about eating small amounts of high quality foods and taking the time to savor your meals.... Read more
I remember when the Zone Diet rose to popularity – I think it was a huge part of the re-emergence of the low carb craze. I was in graduate school at the time and one of our assignments was to research a popular diet, follow it and then critique the plan. I chose the Zone Diet. Written by Dr. Barry Sears, a biochemist, the Zone Diet is a low... Read more
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