Description : How do you feel about a fat tax on fatty foods?
Last Answer : I’m not sure what the proposed rate is, but 10% would make sense—I recently read that 10% of healthcare costs are due to obesity-related issues!
Description : Are you tired of restaurants having fatty foods?
Last Answer : I guess I really never think about it. Being a vegetarian makes eating out a challenge most of the time. At regular restaurants, I usually have to resort to the iceberg lettuce salad with mealy ... the vegetarian options usually contain lots of cheese, but at least I am aware of that up front.
Last Answer : There are two types of non-vegetarian food.
Description : In what foods can I find omega 3 fatty acids?
Last Answer : Not many foods have omega-3 in them so you have to choose carefully. Many fish have omega-3 in them so they are a very good source. They also have many other good nutrients in them as well.
Description : What foods have Omega 3 fatty acids?
Last Answer : Many foods contain omega 3 fatty acids. Some popular sources include, nuts, flaxseed and fish. You can also purchase omega 3 supplements which can be taken with meals.
Description : Do foods with omega-3 fatty acids reduce bad cholesterol?
Last Answer : Foods with omega-3 fatty acids do reduce bad cholesterol. Eating fatty fish can be heart healthy. You should be eating at least 2 servings of fish a week according to doctors. Some people may not like the good fish and so they can take omega-3 or fish oil. But eating the fish is better for you!
Description : The diagnosis was confirmed as cholecystitis with gallstones. The doctor prepared the client for the removal of the gallbladder. The client asks the nurse how the procedure will affect ... Removal of the gallbladder usually interferes with digestion but can be remedied by dietary modifications
Last Answer : C. The body will adjust in due time
Description : What kinds of fish are considered fatty fish?
Last Answer : Salmon.
Description : Is it worth consuming foods high in casein protein or casein protein powder before bed to prevent muscle breakdown?
Last Answer : There’s no direct evidence that it works, but there is some indirect evidence that it’s at least worth a try. I haven’t tried it myself, but I have worked out with people who swear by it.
Description : How do you make some nutritional foods like brussel sprouts tasty/fun?
Last Answer : Cheese sauce
Description : Is the new FDA ban on Trans Fat in processed foods a long-overdue step or another example of government overreach?
Last Answer : It’s a good first step. Next should be bans on high fructose corn syrup and aspartame.
Description : Are there any foods that people just assume are bad for you because they come from a restaurant?
Last Answer : Pizza is junk food. Lots of gluten, salt and grease. Most of what is sold in restaurants appeals to the taste of the American consumer. Grease, salt and sugar. Not that I care what other people eat ... what I am getting, and I make a calculated value judgement. That is why I usually cook for myself.
Description : This list states that fish and other sea foods are high in cholesterol but is it the bad HDL or LDL they are referring to?
Last Answer : You should probably do a lot more research for a definitive answer. I would be more worried about mercury in the fish.
Description : Health foods that actually do the trick?
Last Answer : Coconut oil for cooking, coconut butter because it’s yummy. I use EWG’s lists (the dirty dozen and the clean fifteen). http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/ By the way, they have an ap for your phone too.
Description : I have a recurrent pain in my esophagus/sternum area. Could this be acid indigestion and what foods are triggers?
Last Answer : Does it happen at certain times? At night, laying down, working on something, etc.
Description : What foods or vitamins are protect the body against radiation exposure?
Last Answer : Calcium. I’ve heard that radiation causes bone loss.
Description : What kinds of foods are best to take with medicine?
Last Answer : Can you work things so that you take the pills after a regular meal, like breakfast or lunch? You don't need LOTS of food, however. I take pills after breakfast (a bowl of cereal) and after ... Milk is supposed to be a good thing to add to prevent the nausea (unless you're lactose intolerant).
Description : Do Diabetics not eat sugar AT ALL or just reduced amounts of sugar in the foods they eat?
Last Answer : That all depends on the diabetic. It's not just sugar it'a ll things that go into the total carbohydrate column on the nutritional information list that effects blood sugars. The real question ... eat it. Type1 diabetics require insulin. Type 2 can be controlled through diet, exercise or medication.
Description : What are some High Fiber Foods?
Last Answer : Is this to much information? can you handle it?
Description : How will a tax on health insurance benefits affect people's behavior?
Last Answer : There will be rioting in the streets.
Description : Is health insurance tax deductible?
Last Answer : Here’s the whole megillah: http://www.irs.gov/publications/p502/index.html
Description : What do you think of the proposed soda tax?
Last Answer : I think it’s great – it gives us necessary money and it will help fight the obesity epidemic
Description : Does an increase tax effect your behaviour?
Last Answer : answer:I live in Chicago and we also have high taxes on cigarettes and liquor too. I haven't seen people quit smoking because of the tax or quit drinking. I also don't believe that increasing ... lowers consumption. Its more of way to collect more revenue for the city and local governments. -R