Karen Collins
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Fresh or frozen, orange juice good source of vitamin CJul 27, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Which provides more vitamin C, refrigerated ready-to-drink or frozen concentrate orange juice? A. Freshly-squeezed orange juice is generally tops for vitamin C...
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Parsley, cilantro add more flavor than nutrition to dishesJul 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Which adds more nutritional value to a salad: fresh parsley or cilantro? A. A quarter cup of chopped parsley is a good source of both beta-carotene (the plant ...
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Know where fish comes from before pushing it off the menuJul 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I recently heard on television that mackerel is a fish high in mercury and amounts we eat should be limited. Isn't it one of the recommended sources of omega-3 fa...
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Whole-wheat waffles a better morning optionJul 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. My family loves frozen waffles. How do they rate nutritionally, compared to toast? A. Compared to having a piece of toast, waffles tend to be higher in fat; however, ...
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Lemonade not always a better beverage optionJun 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Is lemonade a lower-calorie alternative to regular soda? A. Lemonade options have expanded markedly in recent years. Regular lemonade is not necessarily any l...
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Pre-hypertension, pre-diabetes are red lights to stop and changeJun 22, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. What's with these conditions called pre-hypertension, pre-diabetes and pre-cancer? It used to be either you had the condition or you didn't. A. Years ago, the...
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Sprouted brown rice a healthy choice but so is regular brown riceJun 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Is sprouted brown rice really a healthier choice than regular brown rice? A. Sprouted brown rice (also called germinated brown rice) is regular brown rice that ha...
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Reduced-fat peanut butter reduced healthy fatsJun 08, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I'm confused about whether regular or reduced-fat peanut butter is a better choice. What do you recommend? A. Choosing low-fat and reduced-fat food options mak...
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Both raw and roasted sweet red bell peppers are rich in nutrientsJun 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Do roasted red peppers have lower nutritional value compared to raw red peppers? A. Both raw and roasted sweet red bell peppers are rich in nutrients. As with man...
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Cancer survivors can benefit from weight lossMay 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Can overweight breast cancer survivors decrease their risk of recurrence by losing weight? A. Research isn't absolutely clear at this time, but sensible weight loss i...