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posted 01/22/2007, comments (0)

Weighing In: Should my husband take a calcium supplement?

My doctor put me on a calcium supplement when I started going through menopause. I’m wondering if my husband should be on one too now that we’re getting older? Heather Reese: Women lose bone mass at a rapid rate after menopause and that is probably why your doctor recommended that you take a calcium supplement. In fact, post... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/17/2007, comments (0)

Weighing In: Will fasting help my immune system?

Question: I have a terrible cold that I have been trying to get rid of. We've all been told to have chicken soup and drink orange juice to help get rid of a cold. However, I have also read that fasting helps build the immune system. So, am I better off eating chicken soup and orange juice or fasting? Answer: Colds are caused by viruses,... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/17/2007, comments (0)

Weighing In: When I cook with dairy products, do they lose their calcium?

Question: I know that cooking vegetables causes them to lose some of their nutrient content and that if you cook with wine you burn off the alcohol, if I cook with dairy does it lose the calcium? Answer: That’s a great question. While cooking does affect the nutrient content of vegetables, it does not deplete the calcium content in dairy... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/17/2007, comments (0)

Ask the Nutritionist: Are meal supplements like Boost or Ensure good for you?

Question: Are meal supplements like Boost or Ensure good for you? Would they be considered a healthy breakfast? Answer: While they are now being advertised as meal supplements for healthy, active older adults, these products were created to help increase the caloric intake of patients with eating issues. When I worked in the clinical setting I... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/10/2007, comments (0)

Weighing In: Should I take a multivitamin?

Question: Do I need to take a multivitamin? Answer: If you eat a well-balanced diet and do not have any health conditions than you probably do not need to take a multivitamin. Be sure to eat foods from all the food groups and try to follow the dietary guidelines, which recommend a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy... Read more Chevron

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