You Ask, I Answer: Egg Yolks (Part 2)
How unhealthy are egg yolks? Is it true that some people have more of a chance (due to genes) of producing more LDL cholesterol and [that] only these individuals should eat egg yolks in moderation? –...
View ArticleYou Ask, I Answer: Cassava Flour
I have a recipe that calls for cassava flour. Is it more nutritious than wheat flour? Also, is the flour considered a grain even though cassava is a root vegetable? If so, is it a whole grain? – Maria...
View ArticleYou Ask, I Answer: What Makes Brown Rice Healthier?
Why is brown rice considered so much better than white rice? The food labels for each one aren’t all that different. Brown rice just has a little more fiber. So, what’s the big deal? – Jessica...
View ArticleQuick & Healthy Recipe: Five-Minute Creamy Mushroom Soup
I love a bowl of homemade soup on chilly days, but don’t always have the time (or patience) to make soup from scratch. Alas, this amazingly simple “chop, blend, and heat” recipe produces an...
View ArticleYou Ask, I Answer: Oat Flour
I have a question [in regards to your recent post] about oat flour. I can tolerate wheat just fine, but if I were to replace whole wheat flour with oat flour in my baking, would I end up with a more...
View ArticleYou Ask, I Answer: Maca
What are your thoughts on maca? I’m not exactly clear of its benefits. – Susy (Last name withheld) (Location Unknown) If this is the first time you hear of maca, Susy is referring to a cruciferous...
View ArticleYou Ask, I Answer: Amaranth
A few days ago on Twitter you recommended we give alternative grains like amaranth a try. Can you tell me more about it? How can it be prepared? – Will Reicks (Location withheld) Although amaranth can...
View ArticleYou Ask, I Answer: Free Radicals
What exactly are free radicals, and how worried should I be about them? I realize I have barely a kindergarten concept of them. – @Beth_Pettit Via Twitter The concept of free radicals within the scope...
View ArticleYou Ask, I Answer: Sea Vegetables
In the past, you have written that seaweed is a good source of omega-3 for vegans, but what are the benefits for those of us who already eat fish? Is there any reason to eat sea vegetables if you...
View ArticleYou Ask, I Answer: Kamut
Please enlighten me. For the past few months, I’ve seen kamut pasta at the grocery store. I had never heard of it before. What is kamut? Is it healthier than wheat? – Julie Wilkens St. Paul, MN...
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