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How can I eat right on a business trip?

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:50:50 GMT

Hi. I am being sent away for travel for two weeks. How do I eat healthy, knowing I will be eating out every meal?

Should middle-age guys who rarely drink milk take calcium?

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:56:11 GMT

Should middle-age guys who rarely drink milk take a calcium supplement?

How do I protect my daughters' knees from sports injuries?

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:42:00 GMT

I need more information on the stretching that girls can do to help prevent injuries. I am a dad who has three athletic daughters; we are working on volleyball right now. How do I get a DVD or something that will help me teach my kids these stretches and jumps to help prevent ACL injuries? I am also 45 years old and have already had my left knee replaced because my ACL was destroyed and my knee degenerated. I know the pain involved in that; I don't want my daughters to have the same problem. Please help. Thank you so much.

Are vitamins and supplements effectively absorbed?

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:47:01 GMT

I've heard a lot about vitamins and supplements passing through the body unabsorbed, especially when in pill form. I've also heard that this can be a more common problem with low-cost and generic versions, even though the ingredient list is identical. My solution lately has been to crush the pill to powder and down it with some milk. Does this solve the problem or is there something inherent in cheaper supplements that inhibits absorption?

Is farm-raised salmon as healthy as wild?

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:49:21 GMT

They say that wild salmon is best, but what if you can't always get wild salmon? Is it safe to eat farm-raised or do you just not eat it ? I see farm-raised from Canada and always think maybe that's better, but is it?

Getting healthy is about more than diet, exercise

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:52:33 GMT

As 2010 kicks off, CNNHealth Diet & Fitness expert Dr. Melina Jampolis urges you to think beyond calories and working out and focus on bigger changes that could help you live a healthier life.

What can I eat for a really healthy breakfast?

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:53:51 GMT

What are my options for a nutritious breakfast? Cereal doesn't feel healthy any more, and neither does a "bacon, egg and cheese." What should I eat to stay healthy and fit ?

Can a diabetic safely eat carbs to prep for a marathon?

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:15:58 GMT

I am a type 2 diabetic. My glucose levels are tightly controlled with diet and exercise (no medication). Otherwise I am in good condition. I would like to run a marathon, but I have questions about appropriate nutritional options. The typical high-carb diet of many runners probably isn't a good option for me. I haven't been able to find any useful info on the Internet. Can you provide any advice or links to helpful sites?

What's a good vitamin to take after radiation treatment?

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:38:37 GMT

I have breast cancer and have been through surgery (lumpectomy). Most recently, I have had radiation. Now that it's over, I am wondering if I should take a vitamin, and if so, what would be a good vitamin for me?

For the holidays, eat before the party, use smaller plates

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:49:42 GMT

Instead of answering a viewer question this week, CNNHealth Diet & Fitness expert Dr. Melina Jampolis offers her thoughts on confronting the dietary temptations of the holidays.