Blog: Expert Q&A

Everyone’s potassium and sodium needs vary depending on age, sex, and activity level. An adult male or female needs about 4,700 milligrams (mg) per day of p…

Juice Plus is not recommended as an effective supplement to the diet. For optimal nutrition, your best bet is to make half your plate fruits and vegetables at…

Nutritional value of acorn squash One half of a four inch acorn squash when eaten with the skin contains 86 calories. It meets 12% of your daily fiber needs, 1…

Obesity, as with any health related topic, will have potential ethical dilemmas. Ethical considerations for obesity may cover a wide range of issues. A few s…

First of all give him kudos for eating 2-3 servings a day! Teenagers eat a lot of calories because they grow very rapidly during this phase of life. They don…

A ‘basic’ fruit is hard to define. What some people enjoy on a regular basis, others may not due to taste, texture, and even cost preferences. Availabili…

Wait to wash fresh fruit until you are ready to use it. Fruit has a natural preservative (that dusty look that you’ll see most noticeably on grapes. Rinsing…

Fatty liver can be associated with a variety of diseases and therefore diets should be based on individual needs. Consult with your doctor or work with a regi…

Pineapple provides vital nutrients when eaten in all forms (fresh, cooked, canned, juiced and dried). Pineapple is an excellent source of vitamin C and mangan…

I am not an expert in horticulture, but it can’t hurt to give growing mangos a try! I suggest talking to your local nurseries to get suggestions on growing…

Pregnant women should eat a variety of foods to ensure optimal nutrition at this exciting time in their life. During pregnancy women especially need folic aci…

A diet rich in a variety of fruits and vegetables can help to relieve muscle pain, inflammation, and tendonitis. Fruits and vegetables are an excellent source…

I did a little bit of research on Nutrilite’s Fruit & Vegetables 2 GO product that you mentioned and came up empty handed in regards to potassium values.…

All fruits and vegetables contribute macro and micro nutrients that support everyday body functions. This is why half your plate should always be fruits and v…

One area that people tend to struggle with when trying to lose weight is eating out. Maybe putting together a presentation on packing healthy lunches, or disc…

Yes, weighing your food is perfectly fine and will give you an accurate measurement compared to filling a measuring cup with awkward shaped vegetables. A ½ c…

You can easily search for kale recipes in our Fruit & Veggie Recipe Database. Just enter ‘kale’ and search! Enjoy

Acorn squash can vary in color depending on the variety grown. Based on the seed planted, it may produce yellow, dark green, tan or orange acorn squash. Make…