What are considered bad carbs?
DEAR DOCTOR K: You talk about "good carbs" and "bad carbs" in your column. Since I know new studies sometimes change thinking, I'm wondering if "bad carbs" are still bad -- because I like eating them....
View ArticleIs a vegetarian diet really better for your health?
DEAR DOCTOR K: I'm thinking of becoming a vegetarian. But I need to be certain -- is a vegetarian diet really better for your health? DEAR READER: The answer is: it depends. Just avoiding meats and...
View ArticleI’m 80 and I eat a lot less now, am I getting enough nutrients?
DEAR DOCTOR K: I'm in my 80s. These days, I'm not very hungry and I eat a lot less than I used to. My daughter is worried I'm not getting enough nutrients. Is she right? DEAR READER: Of course, I don't...
View ArticleWhat are good fats and bad fats?
DEAR DOCTOR K: I've read in your column about "good fats" and "bad fats." I've also heard that recent studies challenge which fats are "bad." Can you shed a little light on this issue? DEAR READER: I...
View ArticleWhat is the Mediterranean diet and is it actually healthy for you?
DEAR DOCTOR K: In some of your columns you've said that the "Mediterranean diet" is healthy. First, what is a Mediterranean diet? Second, what proof is there that it really is healthy? Call me...
View ArticleDo adults need milk?
DEAR DOCTOR K: My parents made us drink milk every day, and I've continued that as an adult. A friend just told me that adults don't need milk, and that it can even be bad for you. What's the truth?...
View ArticleWill my son grow out of his childhood obesity? I don’t want to make a big...
DEAR DOCTOR K: My 9-year-old son is very overweight. I don't want to make a big deal about his eating habits, because I assume he'll grow out of his obesity later in life, and because we already set so...
View ArticleWhat’s the difference between soluble fiber and insoluble fiber?
DEAR DOCTOR K: Everyone agrees that you benefit from fiber in your diet. But it seems some people prefer soluble fiber and some insoluble fiber. What's the difference, and which is best? DEAR READER:...
View ArticleWhat diet can help with IBS?
DEAR DOCTOR K: I have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and I hear there is a diet to help that. Can you tell me about it? DEAR READER: Unfortunately, IBS is pretty common. Symptoms include cramping,...
View ArticleWhat makes processed foods so bad for you?
DEAR DOCTOR K: Most nutrition advice starts with "avoid processed foods." What exactly are processed foods? Are they all bad for you? DEAR READER: A processed food is any food that has been changed in...
View ArticleWhat can I do if my child is a picky eater?
DOCTOR K: My preschooler will eat only white foods. I'm worried he's not getting the proper nutrients to grow and develop. What can I do? DEAR READER: I'm not a pediatrician, but when I trained in...
View ArticleDoes the Mediterranean diet improve brain health?
DEAR DOCTOR K: I know that the Mediterranean diet is supposed to improve heart health. Recently I heard it also improves brain health. Is that pretty well established? Of all the organs I want to...
View ArticleIs red wine good for heart health?
DEAR DOCTOR K: I've heard that drinking red wine, or any alcoholic beverage, in moderation is "heart-healthy." Is it true, and is red wine any healthier than other alcoholic beverages? DEAR READER:...
View ArticleShould I take antioxidants?
DEAR DOCTOR K: It seems like several years ago all my friends were taking antioxidant pills. Now I don't hear about antioxidants as much. Are they worth taking? DEAR READER: Here's what we know, and...
View ArticleI’ve been eating more salmon for its omega-3 fats. Does it matter if the...
DEAR DOCTOR K: You've written that fatty fish like salmon are a good source of omega-3 fats. Does it matter whether the salmon is farmed or wild? DEAR READER: Salmon and other fatty fish certainly are...
View ArticleDo men need to take a calcium supplement?
DEAR DOCTOR K: Many years ago, my doctor told me that men, like women, should take calcium supplements. So I have been. Now I hear that it's a bad idea. What do you think? DEAR READER: All of us --...
View ArticleAny advice for eating healthy when cooking for one?
DEAR DOCTOR K: I'm 84. My doctor is concerned about my declining weight. But ever since my husband passed away last year, I haven't been very motivated to cook. Any advice? DEAR READER: I see this with...
View ArticleWhat makes berries so healthy?
DEAR DOCTOR K: You often list berries as one of the most nutritious foods. It's berry season, and my wife wants to buy lots of them, but they're a little expensive. So, I'd like to know what makes them...
View ArticleHow can I practice mindful eating?
DEAR DOCTOR K: I've heard so much about mindful eating. How do I practice it? DEAR READER: Mindful eating is the opposite of mindless eating -- a lack of awareness of the food we're consuming. What is...
View ArticleWhy do women tend to live longer than men?
DEAR DOCTOR K: I've heard that women tend to live longer than men. Why is that? DEAR READER: On average, women do live about five years longer than men. In the United States, 57 percent of all who are...
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