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Dear Reader, The Food and Drug Administration developed a new Nutrition Facts label which was released in the beginning of 2018. The new label more clearly illustrates the serving size and the calories per serving, and among other things, lists the amount of added sugars. A recent European study found that one in three men do not read nutrition labels. The purpose of a Nutrition Facts label is to help consumers make healthier choices. However, many find them confusing....
Dear Dietitian, I have been using sea salt for most of my cooking. It's more natural than table salt, and I feel that it is a healthier alternative. But my husband challenges me on this point. What do you think? Signed, Suzanne Dear Suzanne, Many Americans are opting for sea salt with the idea, "It is more natural, so it must be better for you." According to the American Heart Association (AHA), nearly two-thirds of Americans have tried to decrease their salt intake....
Is Coconut Oil Bad for You? Dear Readers, This past week a Harvard doctor referred to coconut oil as “pure poison,” which set off a social media firestorm. What’s all the fuss about? Another doctor was quoted as saying coconut oil is safe to use in moderation. What, exactly, is moderation? This what we know from thirty years of research: Coconut oil is high in saturated fat. A diet high in saturated fat is a risk factor for high cholesterol, which in turn, is a risk facto...
Dear Dietitian, My fourteen-year-old daughter was recently diagnosed with celiac disease. We made an appointment with a dietitian, and she is doing her best to follow a gluten-free diet. The problem is she still has stomach aches and diarrhea three to five times a week. What should we do? Signed, Mandy Dear Mandy, Today as many as 3 million Americans suffer from celiac disease. As you have learned, gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, and triticale (a hybrid...
Dear Dietitian, I had a heart attack three months ago and since then have been more conscientious about my diet. I've been eating more fish and a friend was telling me about fish oil supplements. Are these helpful in heart patients? Signed, Jerry Dear Jerry, Omega-3 fatty acids, or simply omega-3s, have received a considerable amount of attention from the healthcare field and the general public. There are several omega-3 fatty acids, and two in particular have been studied, DH...
