Diet & Nutrition

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Q How can lighting and music affect my eating habits?
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Dr. Robin Miller, Integrative Medicine
You may love the atmosphere in a fancy restaurant, but who has the time to worry about lighting and music during dinner at home? In this video, Dr. Robin Miller discusses research showing how much you can gain from mood lighting and soft music at... Full Answer
Q Is the green revolution limited to grains?
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Dr. Michael T Murray, Naturopathic Medicine
The Green Revolution is not limited to grains, and improvements are continually being made in the production of all crops. However, in terms of satisfying the world's food requirements, grains and legumes are viewed as the greatest prospects. The two... Full Answer
Q Why should I participate in Meatless Monday?
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Kathy Freston, Nutrition & Dietetics
The Meatless Monday campaign is focused on convincing the world not to eat chickens, pigs, and other animals -- just one day per week. Scientists involved in the campaign tell us that if all Americans switched from eating chickens and pigs to... Full Answer
Q What is National Nutrition Month ®?
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National Nutrition Month® promotes healthful eating by providing people with practical nutrition guidance and focusing consumers' attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound physical activity habits.... Full Answer
Q What is kombu?
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Dr. Dean Ornish, Internal Medicine
This seaweed is frequently used for making stocks (“dashi” kombu) as well as eating. There are those who maintain that kombu aids in the digestion of legumes, and it is also rich in iodine. Look for it in markets specializing in Japanese... Full Answer
Q Will following the Mediterranean diet help me live longer?
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Want to live a long, vigorous life? Add to your other healthful habits the Mediterranean diet.You’ve probably heard about the benefits of the Mediterranean diet.  research reveals that combining this way of eating with three other healthful... Full Answer
Q How does what I eat affect my hair?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, Cardiology
For your hair to have the shine and shape that you want, it needs protein and healthy fat--not directly, mind you, but through your diet. Therefore, eating healthy sources of protein and fat provides a better foundation for good hair health than... Full Answer
Q Can a poor diet have an affect on overall hair health?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, Cardiology
Like your skin, your hair can be a reflection of your overall health. If you're not eating a healthy diet or you're not managing your stress levels, your hair may show it. For the sake of your hair and your overall health, eat a variety of foods... Full Answer
Q Will a better diet help hair to re-grow?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, Cardiology
If your hair loss was caused by a poor diet, then eating a well-rounded diet may help your hair to re-grow. Hair loss can occur in people who are malnourished or who consume insufficient protein or iron. There is also some evidence that taking... Full Answer
Q How can my diet affect my hair?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal Medicine
There's not much hard science that shows a direct link between eating a good diet and having luxurious, healthy, shiny hair...but anyone who has pets knows that the better you feed your pets, the better their coats look. They feel softer and their sheen... Full Answer