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• September 21, 2009 3:55 p.m.

  Dear Tracy, Thank you for your post. You may find our article on vegetarian diets helpful: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vegetarian-diet/HQ01596

  - Katherine, your blog host

• September 18, 2009 7:58 a.m.

  I am a nurse practitioner in college health. I am looking for information on vegan diet. I have a student who is just beginning this diet. she has lost 100 lbs and a vegetarian diet and is looking for ways to count calories. I would like information as a practitioner on what supplements she may or may not need. I have no experience with vegan diet but I want to become knowledgeable as I can to help her. I will read anything but I want good scientific evidence in caring for her. Thanks so much!!

  - Tracy

• July 24, 2009 10:41 a.m.

  I've seen my daughter struggle with food for far too long. A healthy diet and exercise is what is needed to start losing weight. My daughter has been struggling with childhood obesity. I think that the motivation from within is the biggest challenge. I came across this website http://www.psastation.com/obesity-prevention-psas with great motivational and interesting commercials if you are interested in obesity prevention. I think that this would be helpful to anyone dealing with weight control.

  - Lauren

• April 28, 2009 6:45 a.m.

  Article on sea salt said both mined salt and sea salt were nutritionally equal. While true for refined salt, it would be helpful to add the many minerals available in unrefined sea salt including iodine.

  - Emlynn Hamlin

• March 10, 2009 7:12 p.m.

  Was wondering if you can comment on Agaricus blazei murill. Would you recommend for healthy people to include in their diet for the health benefit?

  - Rhonda

• March 9, 2009 9:02 p.m.

  Can you direct me to blogs regarding eating disorders. I feel my daughter is close to being at the bottom. She'll either change for the best or die. I've been to the hospital family sessions; I've given support and still give support. I love my daughter, but am looking for all avenues to encourage this last positive stand she needs. I'm searching for anything now....

  - Kiheikat

• December 18, 2008 6:38 p.m.

  My husband was in a serious accident and has lost alot of muscle mass and weight. He is 5'9' and now weighs 115 lbs. Is there any supplement out there or drugs that can help him gain weight and/or muscle mass. He is doing therapy 3xs a week to help rebuild his body.

  - Cindylmh5

• November 21, 2008 12:05 p.m.

  Please give me some info. on why eating only once a day is bad for you.I have a relative who says he only needs to eat once a day.He has been losing weight and is quite sickly(reason enough I'd say that he should eat more).I have read articles but I forget the terminology and I'd like something I can email that is not from myself. Thank you!

  - Tara

• October 29, 2008 10:20 a.m.

  Hello, I'm seeking possible answers to my 62 year old mother's ailment. She's been losing weith constantly, has poor appetite, diarrhea, swollen legs, fatigue, her stomach feels tired and she's just started to complain about pain in her tailbone. She also got the flu recently which makes her feel even worse. She has had GERD for some time now and used to get painful cramps in her legs during the night. I'm worried because she's been wasting away so rapidly, has very little energy and sleeps most of the day. She also had an intestinal infection last year that was cleared with prescribed medication. She has an appt. to see her doctor on 3rd Nov., but I've been searching the net for possible causes of her ailment. Any suggestions?

  - Nadine Carter

• October 13, 2008 5:27 p.m.

  keep losing weight,how many calories should i be taking in daily.to gain weight.

  - kendall

• September 24, 2008 5:35 p.m.

  This blog is written in order to circumvent the medical profession's insistence on referring to cholesterol as a fat. IT IS NOT. It is a steroid and a lipiid, but definitely not a fat.

  - Stanley M Hunter

• September 23, 2008 6:47 p.m.

  Is there valid research behind the "raw" diet tenet that cooked food develops insoluble bonds that make the nutrients unavailable to the body's digestion? Does our body not digest proteins and rebuild them to make what it needs?

  - Kate

• September 23, 2008 6:43 p.m.

  What constitutes high quality protein in a vegan diet? Do I need to mix different proteins to make up a certain ratio?

  - Kate

• August 22, 2008 2:59 p.m.

  my daughter eats no meats, and mainly pasta's, breads, and salads.. does anyone know a healthy diet to take off a few pounds without eating meat, but getting enough of the nutrition she needs daily>

  - diane

• August 18, 2008 10:29 a.m.

  I was recently diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia. I also have Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I have gained about 30 pounds. Since my energy level is low - how do I lose weight?

  - Leah

• August 11, 2008 9:09 a.m.

  Are brown eggs more nutritious than white eggs? Is there a difference in the taste of brown vs. white eggs?

  - Sue

• July 22, 2008 10:33 a.m.

  MSG is toxic and a cause of obesity, so what can we do to stop them from adding this to our food? It is disguised under many names such at hydrolyzed protein. No wonder obesity is such a big problem.

  - Margaret

• July 7, 2008 6:28 p.m.

  Seeking Help! My mother is now 74 years old and has been plagued with a burning itch over her entire body for nine years. This condition is intensifying to the point where she becomes disabled until the attack lessens and the itching passes. These attacks occur daily. Sometimes there are several attacks in one day, anytime day or night. These attacks seem most intense after bathing or applying moisture of any kind. There are no visual signs of skin irritation: No rash or redness. She has been to an allergist and was given the “patch test”. None of the reactants indicated an allergy. She has called and talked to a neurologist and a hematologist; both of which told her “I really don’t think I can do anything to help you.” These results have been very disheartening and we are at wits end to know what to do. Please contact me at bethatabor@yahoo.com or call 765-644-5737 if you have any suggestions or know of a remedy.

  - Beth A Tabor

• June 15, 2008 10:32 p.m.

  Looking for suggestions to INCREASE apetite, eating, weight in ten year old boy taking Concerta for ADHD. Even mac-n-cheese, chocolate milk, and soup (his favorites) do not intice him. Ocassionally, he will drink a Boost or Ensure. He eats breakfast, no lunch, and rice at eight o'clock at night! He is very thin by nature and no apetite is taking it's toll. I'm thinking of his immune system as well, however, he does take his vitamins each morning.

  - Meg

• May 25, 2008 2:05 p.m.

  Look for ideas in nutrition for children, which could be used in a cookbook created for children to encourage kids to get healthy and get involved in the kitchen and cooking healthy. Please send your ideas to kitkcookbook@jlsil.org

  - Junior League of Springfield

• May 13, 2008 3:36 p.m.

  In the May 13th issue, it states that DRINKING veggies is a good way to get them. I cannot digest tomatoes or I would be drinking V-8 juice. WHAT OTHER PRODUCT WOULD CONTAIN THEM?? I am 87 and don't cook.. Can't eat any fruit.

  - Ginnie

• May 1, 2008 9:14 p.m.

  For C F.I have found that eating what I like, but only half of it works with eating less to lose weight.If I want fried chicken, I have one piece. Also eating more fruits and veggies makes me full. And no matter what, I do some cardio exercise daily and muscles building exercises twice a week, like push-ups and sit-ups. I do them on the commercials when I'm watching TV.

  - roz

• April 29, 2008 6:41 a.m.

  I am sick of these people and all of their so called diets! when will people learn that the only way to lose weight is to eat in moderation and exercise, the ones that promote all of these fads are RICH and getting richer off of us, doesn't any one stop and wonder if these diets worked , wouldn't we all be skinny? if you get any help at all with weight loss, try the gym and a certified nutritionist, spend your money on that!

  - Mary

• April 27, 2008 4:10 p.m.

  I'm struggling with Chronic and Acute Pancreatitis. I don't find much information about diet and nutrition related to this, except for cutting down on fats and eating smaller meals. Digesting protien has become a problem for me as well as eating raw foods. Any solutions or suggestions will be appreciated!

  - Diana

• April 25, 2008 10:10 a.m.

  Najat-Consider going to a gastroenterologist and ask for blood tests for celiac disease.

  - Christine