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A balanced diet is essential if you want to maintain a sensible weight and glow with health from the inside. Our qualified expert is here to cut through the myth and give you the facts you need to put together a diet and nutritional schedule that works for you. Find out why you’ve been warned about carbohydrates and trans fat, learn why fiber, fruits and vegetables are important to your health, and discover substitutes for diet-busters like refined sugar. If you don’t know your simple carbs from your complex carbs or your ginkgo biloba from your ginseng, our expert is ready to help. You might also like to look at Top Tips For Dieting, Detox, Made By You

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Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce
Dr. Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce-Health and Nutrition Educator & Heath Counselor
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Doctor Charles Triay-General Practicioner
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Carla Kay
Carla Kay-Celebrity Manicurist
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John Spencer Ellis
John Spencer Ellis-Author, TV Show Host, Trainer and CEO, National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association
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Introduction To Nutrition 
  1. Dr. Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce
  2. What is a "registered dietician" compared to a "nutritionist"? 
  3. What is the "RDA" or "Recommended Daily Allowance"? 
  4. What constitutes "one serving" of food? 
  5. What is the "food pyramid"? 
  6. How was the food pyramid changed in 2005? 
  7. What information can be found on a "food label"? 
  8. What are "calories"? 
Carbohydrates 
  1. Dr. Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce
  2. What are "carbohydrates"? 
  3. Are carbohydrates a bad source of nutrition? 
  4. Will carbohydrates make me fat? 
  5. How do I avoid simple carbohydrates while eating out? 
Protein 
  1. Dr. Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce
  2. What is "protein"? 
  3. What are "enzymes"? 
  4. How much protein do I need? 
  5. What are the most beneficial types of protein? 
Fats And Fatty Acids 
  1. Dr. Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce
  2. What are "fats"? 
  3. How do fats become nutritionally unsafe? 
  4. Why are saturated fats bad for my health? 
  5. What are "trans fatty acids"? 
  6. What are "omega-3 fatty acids"? 
  7. What foods have the most omega-3 fatty acids? 
  8. Why should I eat fewer omega-6 fatty acids? 
Fruits And Vegetables 
  1. Dr. Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce
  2. Which fruits and vegetables are the most beneficial? 
  3. How many fruits and vegetables should I eat a day? 
  4. Why are fruits and vegetables so important in my diet? 
  5. What is "juicing"? 
  6. Are frozen or canned fruits and vegetables healthy? 
  7. What is the healthiest way to prepare vegetables? 
  8. What are the health benefits of mushrooms? 
Fiber 
  1. Dr. Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce
  2. What is "fiber"? 
  3. Why is fiber important for my health? 
  4. How does fiber aid my digestion? 
  5. Which foods have the most fiber? 
Antioxidants 
  1. Dr. Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce
  2. What are "antioxidants"? 
  3. What are "alpha" and "beta carotenoids"? 
  4. What is "lycopene"? 
  5. What are "phytonutrients"? 
Vitamins And Minerals 
  1. Dr. Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce
  2. What is "vitamin C"? 
  3. What is "calcium"? 
  4. What is "vitamin D"? 
  5. What is "vitamin E"? 
  6. What is "magnesium"? 
Dietary Supplements 
  1. Dr. Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce
  2. What are "dietary supplements"? 
  3. What kinds of dietary supplements should I take? 
  4. Will dietary supplements make me healthier? 
  5. When should I take dietary supplements? 
Herbal Supplements 
  1. Dr. Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce
  2. Why should I take garlic supplements? 
  3. What is "ginkgo biloba"? 
  4. What is "St. John's Wort"? 
  5. What is "ginseng"? 
  6. What is "Echinacea"? 
  7. What is "glucosamine" and "chondroitin"? 
  8. What is "Coenzyme Q-10"? 
  9. What is "melatonin"? 
  10. What is "acidophilus"? 
Nine Quick Food Facts 
  1. Dr. Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce
  2. Are potatoes and french fries considered vegetables? 
  3. Why are french fries considered so unhealthy? 
  4. Is diet soda healthier than a regular soda? 
  5. Does excess salt cause high blood pressure? 
  6. Does coffee have health benefits? 
  7. Should I include eggs in my diet? 
  8. Are nuts a healthy food? 
  9. What are the effects of drinking liquids with my meal? 
  10. Why is food coloring considered unhealthy? 
Oils And Butter 
  1. Dr. Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce
  2. What is the healthiest cooking oil? 
  3. What is an oil's "smoke point"? 
  4. Is margarine a healthy alternative to butter? 
Sugar 
  1. Dr. Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce
  2. Why is "refined" sugar dangerous for my health? 
  3. How are sugar and diabetes related? 
  4. Are there any healthy types of sugars? 
Sugar Substitutes 
  1. Dr. Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce
  2. Is honey a healthy sweetener? 
  3. What are the health risks of sugar substitutes? 
  4. What is "saccharin"? 
  5. What is "high fructose corn syrup"? 
  6. What is "sorbitol" and "mannitol"? 
  7. Are there healthy substitutes for refined sugar? 

Popular Questions

  • How was the food pyramid changed in 2005?
  • What information can be found on a "food label"?
  • Will carbohydrates make me fat?
  • How do I avoid simple carbohydrates while eating out?
  • How much protein do I need?
  • How do fats become nutritionally unsafe?
  • What foods have the most omega-3 fatty acids?
  • Which fruits and vegetables are the most beneficial?
  • Why are fruits and vegetables so important in my diet?
  • Are frozen or canned fruits and vegetables healthy?
  • Why is fiber important for my health?
  • Which foods have the most fiber?
  • What are "antioxidants"?
  • What is "vitamin C"?
  • What is "vitamin E"?
  • What kinds of dietary supplements should I take?
  • Why should I take garlic supplements?
  • What is "ginseng"?
  • Is diet soda healthier than a regular soda?
  • Does coffee have health benefits?
  • What are the effects of drinking liquids with my meal?
  • How are sugar and diabetes related?
  • Is honey a healthy sweetener?
  • Are there healthy substitutes for refined sugar?
  • How can eating beans help me stay healthy?
  • Are organic foods a healthier alternative to other foods?
  • How do I know if a food is organic?
  • How can a poor diet impact my mood?
  • How is a poor diet related to infertility?
  • What foods should I avoid if I want to eat a healthy diet?
  • Why is it important to eat a colorful diet?
  • Will I lose weight if I go on a vegetarian diet?
  • What is the best diet for losing weight?
  • What are the most common dieting mistakes?
  • How can excessive weight increase my risk of cancer?
  • What foods can help alleviate my nausea caused by cancer treatments?
  • What foods might help prevent hair loss caused by cancer treatments?
  • Can prescription drugs help me lose weight?
  • What do muscles use for energy during exercise?
  • What should I eat before I compete in an athletic event?
  • Should I take extra vitamins and minerals?
  • What percent of body fat is normal?
  • What is the best way to lose fat?
  • What are the health risks to being overweight?
  • What should I do if I cannot lose any weight?
  • How can I lose weight faster?
  • How do I keep off the weight off once I've lost it?
  • Why is exercise better than dieting alone?
  • Will my appetite increase if I exercise?
Health Food 
  1. Dr. Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce
  2. Why are flax seeds important to my diet? 
  3. How can eating beans help me stay healthy? 
  4. What is "green tea"? 
  5. What is a good tip for buying green tea? 
  6. What is "soy"? 
Organic Food: A Healhty Alternative 
  1. Dr. Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce
  2. What is "organic" food? 
  3. Are organic foods a healthier alternative to other foods? 
  4. How do I know if a food is organic? 
  5. How are organic foods good for the environment? 
  6. Do organic foods taste better than other foods? 
  7. Should I eat "farm-raised" fish? 
Diet And Health 
  1. Dr. Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce
  2. What is a "healthy and balanced diet"? 
  3. Why is a healthy diet important? 
  4. What is "food combining"? 
  5. How can a healthy diet help me increase my energy level? 
  6. How can a poor diet impact my mood? 
  7. How is a poor diet related to infertility? 
  8. Can a healthy diet really help me live longer? 
  9. How can a healthy diet alleviate joint pain and inflammation? 
  10. What are "quality calories"? 
  11. What are some tips for maintaining a healthy diet "on the run"? 
  12. What foods should I avoid if I want to eat a healthy diet? 
Alternative Diets 
  1. Dr. Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce
  2. What is a "whole foods" diet? 
  3. What is a "colorful diet"? 
  4. Why is it important to eat a colorful diet? 
Vegetarians 
  1. Dr. Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce
  2. What is a "vegetarian"? 
  3. What is a balanced vegetarian diet? 
  4. Will I lose weight if I go on a vegetarian diet? 
Diets And Weight Loss 
  1. Dr. Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce
  2. Are Americans eating too much? 
  3. How do I know if I'm eating too much? 
  4. What is a "fad diet"? 
  5. What is the best diet for losing weight? 
  6. What are the most common dieting mistakes? 
Cancer And Nutrition 
  1. Dr. Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce
  2. How does a poor diet increase my risk of getting cancer? 
  3. How can excessive weight increase my risk of cancer? 
  4. How can sugar increase my risk of cancer? 
  5. How can I fight cancer by eating fiber? 
  6. What foods can help alleviate my nausea caused by cancer treatments? 
  7. What foods can help mouth sores and skin wounds caused by cancer treatments? 
  8. What foods might help prevent hair loss caused by cancer treatments? 
  9. How can nutrition protect my kidneys and liver from the side effects of chemotherapy? 
  10. Should I avoid antioxidants if I'm going through cancer treatment? 
Diet 
  1. Doctor Charles Triay
  2. Is the Atkins diet safe and effective? 
  3. Is organic food better for you than regular food? 
  4. What is a balanced diet? 
  5. What is the best way to lose weight healthily? 
  6. Is it sensible for children to diet to lose weight? 
  7. What is bodymass index? 
  8. Are vitamin supplements worth taking? 
  9. Is drinking red wine really good for you? 
Nutrition For Strong Nails 
  1. Carla Kay
  2. How do nails reflect overall health? 
  3. How does nutrition affect nail growth? 
  4. What vitamins are important to the nails nutrition? 
Losing Weight 
  1. John Spencer Ellis
  2. What is the "pinch test"? 
  3. Is obesity an epidemic in the United States? 
  4. How is a body's metabolism tested? 
  5. What is a "free radical"? 
  6. What foods contain the best antioxidants? 
  7. Will abdominal exercises give me a flat stomach? 
  8. How do I lose my "saddlebags"? 
  9. Can prescription drugs help me lose weight? 
Nutrition And Sport 
  1. John Spencer Ellis
  2. Are there certain dietary requirements athletes should follow? 
  3. How many calories do I need per day? 
  4. What do muscles use for energy during exercise? 
  5. What should I eat before I compete in an athletic event? 
  6. Should I take extra vitamins and minerals? 
  7. What is a "nutraceutical"? 
  8. What are "Omega 3 fatty acids"? 
  9. What are "whole foods"? 
  10. Will eating extra protein help build muscle mass? 
  11. What is a good pre workout meal? 
  12. Should I go on a detox or a cleanse program? 
Body Fat 
  1. John Spencer Ellis
  2. Is the obesity epidemic causing a rise in disease? 
  3. What percent of body fat is normal? 
  4. What is the best way to lose fat? 
  5. What are the health risks to being overweight? 
  6. What is "lean mass" and "fat mass"? 
  7. What is "body fat distribution"? 
  8. How does exercise reduce the size of abdominal fat cells? 
Weight Loss Strategies  
  1. John Spencer Ellis
  2. What should I do if I cannot lose any weight? 
  3. How do I lose weight in a specific part of my body? 
  4. How can I tell if I have lost weight? 
  5. Why do I quickly gain the weight back that I just lost? 
  6. How can I lose weight faster? 
  7. Can I lose weight by exercise alone? 
Dieting Secrets 
  1. John Spencer Ellis
  2. What are "calories"? 
  3. Is it important to "count" my calories? 
  4. What is a "yo-yo dieter"? 
  5. How do I keep off the weight off once I've lost it? 
  6. Why is exercise better than dieting alone? 
  7. Will my appetite increase if I exercise? 
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