Blog: Expert Q&A

Here are some articles that might be of interest outlining the concerns between milk and constipation: Does Milk Cause Constipation? A Crossover Dietary Trial…

Yes, radishes have indoles and would probably fit best in the white or green group (white because the flesh is white). We promoted the color spectrum to assur…

Refrigerate mushrooms in original container or paper bag up to 1 week. Check out > Mushrooms: Nutrition. Storage. Selection

You can most certainly mix these fruits together. Sounds like a delicious and nutritious meal! My only caution is that people sometimes forget how many calor…

Yes, nuts, beans, and whole grains can provide zinc, though the best source is lean red meats and shellfish. About ½ cup of nuts provides ½ the amount of zin…

Yes, you can freeze Swiss Chard. Cut off stems, rinse, blanch them, cool in water bath, and then store in freezer Ziploc bag. (To blanch, bring pot of water…

Please check out our Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Database. There you’ll find sodium content for hundreds of fruits and veggies in each item’s N…

Fruit and vegetable requirements are typically based on how many calories you burn each day. If you are less active as you age, you might need less, not more.…

Hummus is as dish that contains chickpeas (garbanzo beans). Try one of our hummus recipes.

The Glycemic Index is a tool that is used to help maintain blood glucose levels. All fruits and vegetables help to control blood sugar levels. It is specifical…

I can’t even imagine! A month maybe, but not 6 months! If you remember where you purchased the cucumber, ask who their cucumber supplier is and contact the…

Foods high in purines are those that may be limited for those who suffer from gout. Fortunately, all fruits and many vegetables are considered low purine foods…

100% fruit juice can help provided needed nutrients any time of the day. Drinking them as a combination or as single fruit is fine – whatever you prefer. Y…

Some studies show that cut apples are more likely to be consumed by children than when they are given a whole apple. However, sliced apples undergo browning w…

You should ask your husband’s doctor to refer you to a dietitian who can help with his specific dietary needs. You can also visit the Academy of Nutrition &a…

Store ginger root tightly wrapped in a paper towel or plastic wrap (or put into a plastic bag) in the refrigerator for 2–3 weeks. Storage: Ginger Root

Adding more fiber to your diet from fruit, vegetables, beans, or whole grains can cause temporary gas that may decrease over time (roughly 2-4 weeks) as your b…

When it comes to good nutrition, all forms of fruits and vegetables matter—fresh, frozen, canned, dried and 100% juice. With 200+ options and a variety of co…