By Mary Parsons, MS, RD Raw and cooked plant foods are both good sources of fiber, so fill your diet with plenty of vegetables, fruits, beans and whole grains to meet your quota. A: While cooking can modify the structure of the fibrous cell walls in plant foods, loss of fiber when cooking is not a …
By Rachel Rothman, M.S., R.D. The use of MSG in food products is controversial. Some studies have shown that certain people are sensitive to large amounts of MSG. Knowing where MSG lies when dining out is a bit more complicated, as you are not completely in charge of the ingredients added to your food. Q: How …
Fortunately, there are several swaps you can make to limit your sodium intake while still enjoying a flavorful meal at your favorite Mexican restaurant. Many of these swaps also lead to a more nutritious meal overall by reducing fat and adding ingredients with more nutrients. Q: Is There Too Much Sodium at Mexican Restaurants? A: It …
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Q: I have just been told I have diabetes. I like all sorts of foods. What do you suggest I order? You are not alone! There are 29.1 million people (children and adults) in the U.S. with diabetes and another 86 million people with pre-diabetes. People with diabetes may be trying to lose weight, watch their sodium intake, …
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Shrimp can get a bad rap for its cholesterol content. Many people with high blood cholesterol fear that including cholesterol-rich foods in their diet will increase the cholesterol levels in their blood. A: Shrimp, much like eggs, can get a bad rap for its cholesterol content. Many people with high blood cholesterol are advised to limit or avoid cholesterol-rich …
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Question: I just weighed 2 ounces of dried spaghetti. After cooking, it weighed 8 ounces. I suppose pasta is filled with water, which makes it weigh more. I’m totally confused as to what I should eat or rather how much to eat while dieting. -Denise Answer: Good observation! This phenomenon of foods weighing more after cooking than …
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Q: How can I eat a low-sodium meal when ordering Chinese take-out?– Anonymous Reader A: There are some days when we all don’t feel like cooking but also don’t feel like eating in a restaurant—preferring instead to enjoy our freshly prepared food in the comfort of our own homes with our sweatpants on! It’s OK to do …
Fried foods should be eaten rarely, if ever, as a treat rather than a regular component of your diet. This is because frying adds fat—and calories—to foods, neither of which is lacking in the typical American diet. Question: I’ve read that it is wise to avoid deep fried food altogether, but I’ve also read that if …
By Mary Parsons, MS, RD Q: I would like to know about restaurant food with low sodium. What can I eat? According to the FDA, over 75% of the sodium in Americans’ diets comes from packaged and restaurant foods. The good news is that more and more restaurants are beginning to step up to change …
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The omelet is a breakfast classic! Protein-rich eggs delicately cooked with a variety of tantalizing ingredients and folded into a pillow of tasty goodness, omelets are usually a top seller at restaurants. With so many ways to make this favorite dish, your question is a good one to ask. The first question that usually comes up when …
