Karen Collins
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Winter squash good health on a plateNov 02, 2021 12:51 pm - >Q. A. Acorn, butternut and other varieties of winter squash are loaded with health-promoting beta-carotene, potassium and vitamin C. One of my favorite winter squas...
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Your brittle nails probably due to drynessNov 02, 2021 10:42 am - Q. Are brittle nails that break easily a sign that I need more of a specific nutrient? A. Actually, the most common cause of brittle nails is dryness resulting f...
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Bisque offers rich mouth feel but also a lot of fatNov 02, 2021 8:40 am - Q. Is bisque always a high-fat soup choice? A. If you see bisque on a menu, it's a safe bet to assume it is fairly high in fat. This thick, rich soup of French origin ty...
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Dress up fresh fruit for healthy start to new yearNov 02, 2021 12:30 am - Q. How can I jazz up my New Year's celebration table with a low-fat, fruit-based dessert? A. Fruit can be a delicious dessert in its own right. In fact, what bet...
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Different labeling criteria for 'lean,' 'low fat'Nov 01, 2021 10:42 pm - Q. Does "lean" on a food label mean the same thing as "low fat" and "healthy"? A. Food labels such as lean, low fat and healthy are regulated by the Food and Dru...
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It takes time to burn off those holiday goodiesNov 01, 2021 9:47 pm - Q. How long would I have to walk to burn off the calories in holiday treats? A. The answer, of course, depends on how intensely you walk and exactly what you've ...
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Keep cereal out of your baby's bottleNov 01, 2021 6:51 pm - Q. Is it true that adding cereal to a baby's bottle helps him or her sleep through the night? A. The American Academy of Pediatrics and other experts on infant n...
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Questions linger about glyconutrientsNov 01, 2021 5:51 pm - Q. Can glyconutrients help prevent or treat cancer? A. Glyconutrients are not part of our diet. In fact, the term "glyconutrient" was created by a private compan...
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Exercise is key in keeping insulin levels normalNov 01, 2021 4:40 pm - Q. Can certain foods help with hyperinsulinemia? A. Your overall diet and lifestyle can have strong effects in reducing hyperinsulinemia, the term for elevated b...
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Try to get calcium from diet before using supplementsNov 01, 2021 3:46 pm - Q. When is a calcium supplement necessary? A. To start, determine how much calcium you need for good health and estimate how much you are currently getting from ...