A big part of the WalkyTalk program is making sure you eat right, but with so much conflicting information out there it can be hard to determine exactly what eating right is. To help you along, our dietitian, Kimberly P, is here to answer your questions and provide advice.
Caffeine Controversy
Monday, May 17, 2010
Caffeine Queen writes: Is a certain amount of caffeine good for you (like my morning cup of coffee) or should I cut it out of my diet altogether?
Read the rest of this entryAre There Healthy Fats?
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Andy writes: I read that saturated fats actually help improve the health of your heart, bones, liver, brain and immune system. Is this true?
Read the rest of this entryA Matter of Timing and Portion Control
Monday, April 19, 2010
Couch Potato writes: I like to unwind at night by watching TV, but I usually end up snacking. Probably because of all the food commercials. Is there a way to get my mind around that? I don't want to give up TV!
Read the rest of this entryCombining Foods for Maximum Benefits
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Reena writes: Are there any rules about which foods are best to eat in combination with other foods and which you should eat alone?
Read the rest of this entryThe Soy Controversy
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Milly writes: What's the deal with soy? "They" used to say it's good for you, now "they" say you should limit your intake to fermented soy and even that may not be good for middle-aged women.
Read the rest of this entryIs High Fructose Corn Syrup Nutritional?
Monday, January 25, 2010
Lakshmi writes: So many foods contain high fructose corn syrup, even condiments like ketchup! Does it have any nutritional value at all?
Read the rest of this entryA Healthy Diet for Diabetics
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Lani writes: Okay, I have decided that I AM going to lose weight! Where can I start to find a healthy diet? I am a type 2 diabetic. I walk almost everyday for 45 min. or longer. Please HELP!!
Read the rest of this entryEating Fast Can Cause Problems.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Worried Wife writes: My husband eats really fast. He's done before I've barely begun! Isn't it better for your digestion to eat slowly?
Read the rest of this entryCalcium-Rich Foods
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Linda writes: What's the best way to increase my calcium without taking pills or supplements?
Read the rest of this entryHealthy Eating for All Ages
Monday, December 14, 2009
Thirtysomething writes: Should you change your diet as you get older? I'm wondering if there are some foods you should eat more or less of once you hit 35...
Read the rest of this entryVital Vitamin D
Monday, November 30, 2009
Judy writes: My doctor and my friend's doctor recently told us (separately) that we were low in Vitamin D. Seems like I've been hearing that from a lot of people lately. Without getting too much sun, what's the best way to absorb Vitamin D and which foods are highest in it?
Read the rest of this entryMake a Veggie-Lover Out of Your Child!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Sheila writes: Is there a way I can "hide" green vegetables in certain foods so my kids will eat them?
Read the rest of this entryLosing Weight Without Dieting
Monday, November 02, 2009
Melissa writes: I'm about 40 pounds overweight for my size and I'd like to reach a normal weight without dieting. Should I eat smaller meals and snacks throughout the day or the standard three meals a day? And how long should it take to lose the weight?
Read the rest of this entryGood-For-You Fats
Monday, October 19, 2009
Kurt writes: What can you tell me about Omega-3 and Omega-6? Is there a certain amount I should be consuming and what foods should I eat to get them?
Read the rest of this entryBreakfast Benefits
Monday, October 05, 2009
Debbie writes: Is breakfast really "the most important meal of the day"? I'm just not that hungry in the morning. Should I make myself eat something before noon?
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