Janis Jibrin, MS, RD

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On Oct 19

What? A healthy meal at Dunkin' Donuts?

Let's be fair: Dunkin' Donuts doesn't bill itself as "health food". But I was curious--can you get a healthy meal? To find out, read my r
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On Aug 09

What are the types of omega-3 fatty acids?

There are three main types of omega-3 fatty acids: Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is the omega-3 fatty acid that's found in plants. ALA is critical to our survival; it's one of the two "essential" fatty acids that the body cannot make, so we must get it from foods (linoleic is the other essen
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On Aug 09

Which fats are good fats?

Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated (both called unsaturated fatty acids) are fats you should be including in your diet because they are linked to disease prevention. Monounsaturated fats are healthiest, so aim to get the most of these, while polyunsaturated fats are next in line. Monounsaturated f
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On Aug 03

Your Healthiest Meals at Panera, Chipotle, Subway and Many More

Looking for a healthy bite at Chipotle, Panera, Subway, and other fast casual restaurants? Let my "Introduction to Nutrition" students guid
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On Jun 29

Why should I avoid a high-fat diet?

Just as too little fat is no good, neither is too much. Very high-fat diets, where more than 45 percent of the calories consumed are from fat, can be dangerous to your waistline. At 9 calories per gram, fat has more than double the 4 calories per gram of protein and carbohydrates. Translated to real
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On Jun 28

Are nuts high in calories?

Nuts weigh in at about 150 to 200 calories per ounce. Yes, that's high, but we recommend only about 1 to 2 ounces daily. In fact, people who eat nuts are thinner than those who don't. "One reason is that nuts are very filling. Studies show that after eating nuts, people compensate for about 65
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On May 31

How do sugar alcohols affect diabetes management?

Sugar alcohols are not calorie-free (they have about half the calories of sugar), but because they are chemically different from sugar, they are allowed to use the "sugar-free" claim. The ones that commonly show up on ingredient lists are xylitol, mannitol, lactitol, and erythritol. The pr
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On May 30

How can yellow fruits and vegetables help protect my health?

Yellow fruits and vegetable contain bioflavonoids, which may help protect against cancer, heart disease and vitamin C. Citrus peel contains limonene, which also helps fight cancer. some have beta- and alpha-carotene, antioxidants that are linked to reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease. ...
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On Apr 24, 2017

What are the health benefits of eating white vegetables?

Onions, potatoes and garlic are especially rich in allyl sulfides which help prevent stomach and colon cancer and may lower cholesterol. Onions are also a good source of quercetin which protects against cancer and possibly heart disease. The rest contain flavonoids, a large class of phytonutrients..
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On Mar 27, 2017

What are good sources of carbohydrates for people with diabetes?

Whole grains, legumes, lower-fat starches -- these foods are more nutritious than white bread and doughnuts. But for people with diabetes, these high-quality carbohydrates have an added importance: Whole grains (for the most part) and legumes elicit a less drastic rise in blood sugar than their r...
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On Mar 27, 2017

How much folic acid is safe to take?

Most multivitamins contain 400 microgram (mcg) of folic acid, so to be safe, you may want to take a multivitamin every other day if you're a postmenopausal woman or a man of any age. Also, be sure to examine any fortified food carefully to make sure you're not getting too much folic acid from those.
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On Mar 20, 2017

How do I choose whole grain products?

There are several whole grain foods that are good for the body. Choose the more intact form or coarser cut of the grain. For wheat, that means bulgur wheat (found in health food stores and Middle Eastern markets) and wheat berries. Always buy 100% whole wheat, whole rye, or other whole grain breads,
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On Mar 18, 2017

How can I eat healthy when dining out?

Trout or salmon are great options when eating out, in addition to sweet potatoes, brown rice and most vegetable dishes. In this video, I will discuss how she orders at restaurants.
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On Mar 06, 2017

What should I know about pernicious anemia if I have diabetes?

Tingling, numbness, and pain in the feet often signal peripheral neuropathy, which can be caused by a vitamin B12 deficiency. Severe vitamin B12 deficiency is called pernicious anemia because it can cause a serious fall in the red blood cell count as well as nerve damage. Pernicious anemia results..
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On Feb 23, 2017

What is folic acid?

Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate, a B vitamin that's found naturally in foods such as oranges and spinach and is essential for making DNA. This B vitamin is so crucial to preventing a type of birth defect called neural tube defects that in 1998 the U.S. and Canadian governments began addin
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