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Calcium options for lactose intolerant Apr 28 2009

Q. I’m lactose intolerant. What foods contain calcium, apart from milk and dairy products?Read

Wheat’s a prime source of many vital nutrients Apr 21 2009

Q. The diet expert at my gym has advised me to reduce the amount of wheat I eat. I like cereals very much, but should I cut down?Read

Selenium helps to strengthen body’s defences Apr 14 2009

Q Am I getting enough selenium?Read

Be sure to keep enough heat on your cooked rice Apr 07 2009

Q I’ve heard that reheating rice can cause food poisoning. Is this true?Read

Get kids involved and they’ll love healthier foods Mar 31 2009

Q How can I encourage my children to eat a more varied diet?Read

Cereals can help in anaemia fight Mar 17 2009

Q Which foods are best for my little girl aged five with anaemia? She is not a great lover of meat.Read

How can I make burgers and chips healthier? Mar 10 2009

Q How can I make healthier burgers and chips for my children?Read

It’s still the white stuff for your kids Mar 03 2009

Q Should children have full-fat or semi-skimmed milk?Read

Q. Are the green parts of tomatoes poisonous? Feb 24 2009

A. Food contains many natural chemicals that are essential to our health, such as vitamins and minerals. But some foods also contain potentially harmful substances called natural toxins (poisons).Read

Q. Are green bits on potatoes bad for you? Feb 24 2009

A. It’s best to avoid eating any green bits on potatoes. This is because they can contain high levels of natural toxins called glycoalkaloids.Read

Going nutty over labelling Feb 23 2009

Q IF THE label says a food 'contains nuts' or 'may contain nuts', does this mean nuts such as almonds, walnuts and Brazil nuts or could it also mean peanuts?Read

Reduce your blood pressure Feb 23 2009

Q How can I change my diet to help reduce my blood pressure?Read

N-ice way to make dessert Feb 23 2009

Q Are there any safety issues I should consider when making homemade ice cream with cream, fruit and eggs? And how long can I keep it in the freezer?Read

Will fish help my arthritis? Feb 23 2009

Q Will cod liver oil protect me from osteoarthritis?Read

No limits to eating eggs Feb 23 2009

Q IS it true that eggs contain cholesterol? And how many eggs can I eat each week?Read

Confused by veggie foods Feb 23 2009

Q What does 'vegetarian' or 'suitable for vegetarians' mean?Read

Tuck into veg from a can Feb 23 2009

Q I EAT tinned green beans, butter beans and kidney beans nearly every day, which I assume are processed foods. I've heard that processed foods are high in salt, so should I stop eating tinned veg and beans? Read

Keeping my joints supple Feb 23 2009

Q Is glucosamine sulphate good for joints?Read

Follow the instructions Feb 23 2009

Q Why do some frozen foods say 'cook from frozen' and others 'defrost then cook'?Read

Ways to get your 5 a day Feb 23 2009

Q I like plums and pears. Are they good for me?Read

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