What could be more nutritious than fresh vegetables? Frozen ones, quite possibly. A new study finds that frozen vegetables, which are usually processed within hours of being harvested, may contain more of certain nutrients than “fresh” vegetables, which may be weeks old by the time they’re...

Q. I am on high blood pressure meds and have noticed a lot of cramping in my legs. How much potassium in mgs should I be taking a day? A. The Institute of Medicine established 4.7 grams (4700 mg) of potassium as the adequate intake (AI) for most healthy people.   The average American gets...

Q. I am on high blood pressure meds and have noticed a lot of cramping in my legs. How much potassium in mgs should I be taking a day? A. The Institute of Medicine established 4.7 grams (4700 mg) of potassium as the adequate intake (AI) for most healthy people.   The average American gets...

Q. Is imported frozen fish from countries like India and Vietnam safe? I avoid buying any food imported from China but I bought frozen Swai Basa Fish (farmed) from Vietnam and frozen Squid (caught wild) from India. They tasted really good and they were cheap, but I’m wondering if we can trust...

g_baseurl="https://remote.condenast.com/exchange/fbknd/Inbox/Feedback-570.EML/,DanaInfo=SCNPNYA58.advancemags.com+"Q. Q, I need to find foods that are low in choline but in the Nutrient Search tool, I can only search for foods highest in choline. Is there any way to do this? A. The reason...

Q.  I’m a college student and while I definitely focus on maintaining a balanced diet I am concerned about my sodium intake.  With the amount of processed foods in the school cafeteria, it’s almost impossible to maintain a low sodium diet.  I’m healthy and active with...

Q. If you're trying to gain weight, what can you do, besides resistance training, to convert the extra calories into lean muscle mass instead of fat? Does your macronutrient intake play a role in this or is it largely controlled by genetics?  Also, can high-protein diets lead to muscle wasting,...

Q. I always hear that walnuts are great for their Omega-3 levels, but I’ve also heard the ratio of Omega3 to Omega6 is also very important in one’s diet.  And walnuts’ ratio of Omega3 to Omega6 doesn’t seem that great, so I am confused. Monica’s Response: Walnuts contain...

Allergic conditions such as eczema and asthma are fairly common in infants. Many parents search for nutritional solutions, such as eliminating cow's milk, soy, or other common allergens–with mixed results. But the best time for nutritional intervention to reduce allergic sensitivity may be...

Q. My husband eats apples seeds and all, everything except the stem. A co-worker told me that it was bad to eat any seed from anything. Is this true? Say it isn't so! I listen to your podcast all the time, and I appreciate your efforts! A.  There are plenty of seeds that we consider to be...