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Nutrition Questions from November 9/99 Noon News Hour
As seen on BCTV November 9/99
NUTRITION QUESTIONS FROM THE NOON NEWS HOUR
1) Jason from Surrey has clinical depression. What foods should he avoid?
This is a case where you will want to virtually eliminate caffeine and alcohol from your diet. Emphasizing whole grain carbohydrate foods like rice, bread, pasta and quality cereals can assist in the production of serotonin – a hormone that may provide an enhanced sense of well-being. These types of foods also provide important B vitamins. Bananas for B6 and milk products for the amino acid tyrptophan are also good to emphasize.
2) Scott from Vancouver is wondering about herbal de-toxins. He is a runner.
Nothing major is wrong with a fast or cleanse for 3 days or fewer. Your tea made of cayenne pepper and lemon sounds fine. You can find out more about cleansing products in the health food store.
3) Sue from Coquitlam wants to know about marmite and how safe it is for her infant.
Because marmite is high in salt, I would use it occasionally as opposed to on a regular basis. It is not a significant source of any major nutrients.
4) Jean from Abbotsford wants to know about mushrooms.
Mushrooms are a source of B vitamins, carbohydrate and some calories. Store them unwashed and wipe with little or no water to cleanse before eating.
5) Bonny from Prince George wants to know about margarine.
Regardless of whether you use a soy or canola based margarine, look for one with the lowest level of hydrogenated fat. Hydrogenated fats are associated with unhealthy fats known as trans fatty acids.
6) Laurie from Langley wants to know about yeast infections and what foods to avoid or to eat.
De-emphasize refined, white-in-color grain products. Additionally, cut back on sugar and overly sweet foods. Eating yogurt can help restore the natural bacteria level.
7) Violet from Burnaby is going through menopause and needs more calcium.
In addition to dairy products, look for the new calcium-fortified products including orange juice made by Tropicana and Minute Maid, calcium-fortified bread and cereals. Other sources of calcium include leafy greens, almonds, oranges, broccoli, figs, calcium-packed tofu, sesame seeds, navy beans and others.
Watch for the Eating for Energy segment every Tuesday on BCTV’s Noon News Hour!
Article written by Patricia Chuey and reprinted with permission