One of the many misconceptions about non-celiac gluten sensitivity is that it only manifests in gastrointestinal symptoms such as bloating and diarrhea.

Hippocrates once said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Many people are not aware that eating certain foods can soothe their chronic

There are three types of essential fatty acids, more commonly known as ‘omega-3s’, that we need to get sufficient amounts of, in order to stay healthy.

Have you heard of natto? Chances are you haven’t unless you visit an Asian supermarket on a regular basis. Even then, it’s not so readily available outside of

I am a junk food junkie! How can I make the transition to a healthy diet as smooth as possible without going through junk food withdrawals? I don't know if I

What kind of harm can a long-term deficiency of vitamin B12 cause? My friend's doctor suggested that it may have caused my friend to have a seizure. Well,

So far, the only hard evidence we have about serious risks from high doses of vitamin E concern its interaction with vitamin K and blood-thinning drugs such as

I am looking for information on yogurt and live cultures. I heard that when yogurt is pasteurized, the pasteurization process actually kills the live cultures

I have heard that wheat germ is healthy, but I'm not sure of the benefits or how to add it to foods. If wheat germ was ever on the board of the TV game show

How can I keep on track when I have to cook every night for my family? Unlike most modern families, we have a family dinner every night! It warms my heart to

Everything I read says, "Eat more whole grains." Other than whole wheat bread, what are some healthy sources of whole grains? Yes, there is whole grain life

Are there any side effects from using vitamins C and E? Can they be harmful in high doses? Both vitamins C and E are generally considered to be nontoxic and

With all the talk about osteoporosis, I'd like to know sources of calcium other than dairy products. Now, this is the kind of talk I like to hear around

Water is an extremely important nutrient for your body. It does everything from regulating your body temperature (all that sweating on the aerobics floor helps

Many food labels read, "Contains one or more of the following vegetable oils" and then a list of oils. Does this mean that there might be extra calories and fat

I am lactose intolerant and need to find some breakfast options. What do you suggest that tastes good, is good for you, and is easy to make? Welcome to the

What are amino acids and what foods should I eat if I need them? You definitely need amino acids. But luckily, they are easy to come by in the foods you

I am totally hooked on caffeine! I drink anywhere from 10 to 15 big cups of coffee a day and want to stop. Is there a system for reducing the amount slowly

I eat lunch at work every day around 12:00 noon. By mid-afternoon, I'm starving and hunting for snacks. I end up snacking until I leave. For lunch, I eat a

I hear that too much salt can cause high blood pressure, and at the same time I hear that I should not worry unless I have heart problems. Should I be concerned

I'm looking for a good fat substitute. How do you lower the fat in cookies? I have substituted applesauce for butter or margarine in breads and cakes, but don't

I love grilled cheese sandwiches! However, I know that cheese is high in fat. The nonfat cheeses that I use just don't melt. What are some good-tasting low-fat

I just turned 30 years old and started walking for 30 minutes every day. A friend at work told me that when you exercise, your protein needs increase. Is this

My husband says that lobster is high in cholesterol. I don't think so. Settle the bet. The wager is dinner out. Start dialing for the dinner reservation and

I love bacon, but I am watching my saturated fat. Do I need to give up my strips of bacon? Far be it for me to strip you of your bacon. While pan-fried, pork

I am so confused. Why don't the serving sizes in the Food Guide Pyramid match the serving sizes that are on the food labels? Your keen shopping eyes are

I love salsa. Is this considered a vegetable? I'm watching my sodium and am having a difficult time finding a salsa that is low in sodium. You're in luck. A

I read your column on food labels. Thanks for the tips. However, while the label provides the percentage of the daily value for iron, it doesn't give me an

According to the USDA, bacteria can be present on the outside of the shell because the eggs leave the chicken's little body down the same route as other wastes

What's the latest on eggs? My mother said that they are not good for your heart, but I had heard that they are healthy. Are they good for you or not? Your

Who among us hasn’t uncovered a forgotten package of food stuck behind the mammoth jar of mayo, way in the back of the refrigerator? A slightly-expired date on

It's difficult to fathom that a salad can be high in calories. Actually, it's not. Rabbit food such as lettuce, carrots, leafy greens, cabbage and other fresh

I always thought that carrots were a good source of vitamin A. Now I have heard that they don’t have as much as we used to think? Do I need to take a vitamin A

How much protein do you need if you're lifting weights? Do your protein needs also increase when you are trying to build muscle? Can I get enough protein from

While the top source of added sugar in our diet is sweetened soft drinks such as soda or pop, fruit drinks and fruitades are also major sweet additions. On

On the food label, it lists "calories" and "calories from fat." Do you add these two together to get the total calories? I can see how doing math, especially

My cholesterol is higher than my doctor wants it to be. He told me that in addition to watching the saturated fat and cholesterol in my diet, I should add some