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79% Fish oil (05/02/2005 08:12AM)

Are fish oil supplements safe to take? The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends first obtaining your omega-3 fatty acids from the diet (such as from fish, flax seed, canola oil, walnuts, and almonds), however they make an exception for people with high triglycerides and those with existing cardiovascular disease.

And one other caution to consider: since fish can contain contaminants such as mercury, make sure your fish oil supplement comes from a reputable source.

77% Popcorn and cinnamon (05/20/2004 10:37AM)

Regarding cinnamon and cholesterol: There was a study published in December, 2003 in the journal Diabetes Care (Diabetes Care 2003 Dec;26(12):3215-8) that reported on the improvement in glucose and lipid (including cholesterol)levels in people with type 2 diabetes when they ingested various levels (1, 3, 6 grams) of cinnamon.

Cinnamon improves glucose and lipids of people with type 2 diabetes OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to determine whether cinnamon improves ...

77% Food sources for estrogen (08/04/2003 10:29AM)

When natural estrogen production is reduced, as after menopause, these substances may stimulate estrogen-sensitive tissues and cause estrogen-like effects in the body. There are many options in the marketplace, such as soy milk, soynuts, soynut butter, tofu, soy yogurt, or meat analogs made from soy that are flavored to taste like pork, beef, or poultry. More research is needed to confirm the potential health effects of soy.

77% EPA and DHA from Alpha Linolenic acid (06/20/2002 04:00PM)

Current diet recommendations for adequate consumption of omega-3 fatty acids are to: (1) eat 2-3 servings of fatty fish per week (2) limit intake of high saturated fat foods. It has been shown that an excess of omega-6 fatty acids reduces the metabolism of the long chain omega-3 fatty acids. Since you state that your intake of omega-6s is low, your intake of omega-3 fatty acids (as recommended above) will probably insure adequate DHA and EPA status.

77% History response (03/18/2002 08:27AM)

I am unsure of the exact time that humans began to focus on `dieting`, as related to controlling calories and fat intake. The media and food industry played major roles in promoting products that were either naturally low in fat and modifying foods to contain less fat. Low-fat and low-calorie products are now available in every grocery store and most restaurants offer some low-fat, healthy food choices.

77% Total cholesterol and triglycerides (09/25/2006 12:23PM)

Triglyceride levels will vary depending on if you are fasting or have eaten recently when they were drawn. Excess sugar and fat in your diet can make your body produce more triglycerides. As mentioned above, excess fat contributes to triglyceride production.

77% Supplemental taurine for vegans (12/07/2004 05:03PM)

Taurine is a non-essential amino acid (meaning, your body can produce it on its own and you don't have to obtain it in your diet). However, it is manufactured by the essential amino acid methionine, which must be obtained in the diet.

Food sources of methionine are typically animal foods (meat, fish, dairy products, eggs), but it is also found in garlic, peanuts, pumpkin, sunflower seeds and lentils.

77% Cholestorol reduction (10/06/1999 07:50AM)

These are some dietary tips for reducing cholesterol: 1) Decrease saturated and total dietary fat in your diet. This type of fat can raise cholesterol and lower HDL (good cholesterol). This helps to raise HDL (good cholesterol) and lower total cholesterol and LDL (bad cholesterol).

77% All meat diet and weight loss (08/06/1999 07:53AM)

It may have been the Adkins` Diet, the Zone Diet, Sugar Busters or any number of other high protein diets being promoted this year. Several questions regarding this type of diet have been answered on the Diet and Nutrition site of Netwellness. Please search this site for questions on any (or all) of the following topics: High Protein diets Low Carbohydrate diets Zone Diet Adkins Diet Weight Loss In short, this type of diet is not healthy long term because it restricts food groups, and ...

77% Nutrition and Diabetes (10/15/2004 08:06AM)

Most individuals with diabetes should consume between 3-4 servings of carbohydrate (or 45-60 grams) per meal. Fiber helps slow the release of glucose (sugar) into the blood, thus providing better blood sugar control. Meals should be equal in size, spaced between 4-6 hours apart and at about the same time each day.

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79%	Fish oil (05/02/2005 08:12AM)
	Are fish oil supplements safe to take? The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends first obtaining your omega-3 fatty acids from the diet (such as from fish, flax seed, canola oil, walnuts, and almonds), however they make an exception for people with high triglycerides and those with existing cardiovascular disease. And one other caution to consider: since fish can contain contaminants such as mercury, make sure your fish oil supplement comes from a reputable source.
77%	Popcorn and cinnamon (05/20/2004 10:37AM)
	Regarding cinnamon and cholesterol: There was a study published in December, 2003 in the journal Diabetes Care (Diabetes Care 2003 Dec;26(12):3215-8) that reported on the improvement in glucose and lipid (including cholesterol)levels in people with type 2 diabetes when they ingested various levels (1, 3, 6 grams) of cinnamon. Cinnamon improves glucose and lipids of people with type 2 diabetes OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to determine whether cinnamon improves ...
77%	Food sources for estrogen (08/04/2003 10:29AM)
	When natural estrogen production is reduced, as after menopause, these substances may stimulate estrogen-sensitive tissues and cause estrogen-like effects in the body. There are many options in the marketplace, such as soy milk, soynuts, soynut butter, tofu, soy yogurt, or meat analogs made from soy that are flavored to taste like pork, beef, or poultry. More research is needed to confirm the potential health effects of soy.
77%	EPA and DHA from Alpha Linolenic acid (06/20/2002 04:00PM)
	Current diet recommendations for adequate consumption of omega-3 fatty acids are to: (1) eat 2-3 servings of fatty fish per week (2) limit intake of high saturated fat foods. It has been shown that an excess of omega-6 fatty acids reduces the metabolism of the long chain omega-3 fatty acids. Since you state that your intake of omega-6s is low, your intake of omega-3 fatty acids (as recommended above) will probably insure adequate DHA and EPA status.
77%	History response (03/18/2002 08:27AM)
	I am unsure of the exact time that humans began to focus on `dieting`, as related to controlling calories and fat intake. The media and food industry played major roles in promoting products that were either naturally low in fat and modifying foods to contain less fat. Low-fat and low-calorie products are now available in every grocery store and most restaurants offer some low-fat, healthy food choices.
77%	Total cholesterol and triglycerides (09/25/2006 12:23PM)
	Triglyceride levels will vary depending on if you are fasting or have eaten recently when they were drawn. Excess sugar and fat in your diet can make your body produce more triglycerides. As mentioned above, excess fat contributes to triglyceride production.
77%	Supplemental taurine for vegans (12/07/2004 05:03PM)
	Taurine is a non-essential amino acid (meaning, your body can produce it on its own and you don't have to obtain it in your diet). However, it is manufactured by the essential amino acid methionine, which must be obtained in the diet. Food sources of methionine are typically animal foods (meat, fish, dairy products, eggs), but it is also found in garlic, peanuts, pumpkin, sunflower seeds and lentils.
77%	Cholestorol reduction (10/06/1999 07:50AM)
	These are some dietary tips for reducing cholesterol: 1) Decrease saturated and total dietary fat in your diet. This type of fat can raise cholesterol and lower HDL (good cholesterol). This helps to raise HDL (good cholesterol) and lower total cholesterol and LDL (bad cholesterol).
77%	All meat diet and weight loss (08/06/1999 07:53AM)
	It may have been the Adkins` Diet, the Zone Diet, Sugar Busters or any number of other high protein diets being promoted this year. Several questions regarding this type of diet have been answered on the Diet and Nutrition site of Netwellness. Please search this site for questions on any (or all) of the following topics: High Protein diets Low Carbohydrate diets Zone Diet Adkins Diet Weight Loss In short, this type of diet is not healthy long term because it restricts food groups, and ...
77%	Nutrition and Diabetes (10/15/2004 08:06AM)
	Most individuals with diabetes should consume between 3-4 servings of carbohydrate (or 45-60 grams) per meal. Fiber helps slow the release of glucose (sugar) into the blood, thus providing better blood sugar control. Meals should be equal in size, spaced between 4-6 hours apart and at about the same time each day.