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Nutrition

Improve your diet and overall health with these nutrition tips, facts and guidance from experts in the Sutter Health network.

Breaking Your Caffeine Habit

It may feel like caffeine is unavoidable, but these tips can help you reduce or eliminate your caffeine intake.

Easy Ways to Eat Mediterranean

The Mediterranean Diet is a healthy lifestyle choice. We have a guide to make it an easy one, too.

Fiber in Your Diet: Why You Need It

Learn which foods to mix into your diet to boost soluble fiber and insoluble fiber.

Lower Cholesterol with Food

By cooking at home and monitoring portions, you can lower your cholesterol.

Organic Foods or Not?

Learn which fruits and vegetables are worth the splurge.

The Truth About Fasts and Cleanses

There are many misconceptions about fasts and cleanses – before starting one, check out what experts in the Sutter Health network have to say.

    Nutrition Topics

    • Nutrition Basics
    • Special Diets
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    • Diet Comparison Guide
    • Energy-Boosting Diet Plan
    • Gluten-Free Diet Plan
    • Lactose Intolerance Guide
    • Mediterranean Diet Plan
    • Sugar Detox Diet
    • Thanksgiving Planning Guide

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    Steven Machtinger

    Steven Machtinger, M.D.

    Mills-Peninsula Medical Group

    How can I know if I have a lagging reaction to a specific food?

    When we're talking about reactions to food, most people think any reaction must be allergic in origin. Not true. There are many reasons why one may have an adverse reaction to a food. A few examples: coffee may... continue reading  about  How can I know if I have a lagging reaction to a specific food?

    Gary F. Milechman

    Gary F. Milechman, M.D.

    California Pacific Medical Center

    My husband had triple bypass surgery last August and in December, a defibrillator was implanted. He's having problems gaining weight. They said that he can eat anything as long as he limits salt. Can he eat high-fat meals?

    It sounds like your husband has been through a lot in the last year. There are several layers to your question and to your concerns.Generally, patients need to avoid salt if they have congestive heart failure o... continue reading  about  My husband had triple bypass surgery last August and in December, a defibrillator was implanted. He's having problems gaining weight. They said that he can eat anything as long as he limits salt. Can he eat high-fat meals?

    Frank L. Anderson

    Frank L. Anderson, M.D.

    Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation

    I just purchased a gluten lactase enzyme medication that claims to let me eat anything safely. I have recently been diagnosed with celiac disease, and also feel lactose intolerant. Will this product work, or did I just waste my money?

    That sounds like a product too good to be true and I would imagine persons suffering from celiac disease and lactose intolerance would be very receptive. Unfortunately these are two very different problems whic... continue reading  about  I just purchased a gluten lactase enzyme medication that claims to let me eat anything safely. I have recently been diagnosed with celiac disease, and also feel lactose intolerant. Will this product work, or did I just waste my money?

    Deborah Kurzrock

    Deborah Kurzrock, R.D.

    Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    I am a 49-year-old recovering alcoholic and have three years of sobriety. Since I got sober I have not been able to control my sugar cravings. Is there any thing I can do?

    Congratulations on the hard work of addiction recovery. Sugar cravings are a problem for many people and can become all the more difficult when recovering from alcoholism. Research on food, mood, substance abus... continue reading  about  I am a 49-year-old recovering alcoholic and have three years of sobriety. Since I got sober I have not been able to control my sugar cravings. Is there any thing I can do?

    Sanjeev Tummala

    Sanjeev Tummala, M.D.

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation

    I have been diagnosed with a fatty liver. What causes this and can this condition be reversed?

    A functioning liver is vital to human life. Your liver filters harmful substances out of your blood and converts the food you eat into nutrients your body uses. A liver with too much fat - over 5 to 10 percent ... continue reading  about  I have been diagnosed with a fatty liver. What causes this and can this condition be reversed?

    Pam Noonan

    Pam Noonan, MS, RN, CDE

    Sutter Gould Medical Foundation

    My husband has type 2 diabetes. He heard that tomatoes have too much sugar in them, however, most recipes for diabetics contain tomatoes or tomato products. How do tomatoes fit into a diabetic diet?

    Tomatoes often get a bad rap for having “too much sugar.” I hear this myth often in my diabetes education practice. Carrots are another vegetable that seems to suffer the same reputation. Tomatoes a... continue reading  about  My husband has type 2 diabetes. He heard that tomatoes have too much sugar in them, however, most recipes for diabetics contain tomatoes or tomato products. How do tomatoes fit into a diabetic diet?

    Michelle Smith

    Michelle Smith, R.N.N.P.

    Sutter Gould Medical Foundation

    Why is it that recently, at my age of 44, I get extremely bad stomach aches and feel really bloated, one to two weeks before my period? I've never had this before.

    Welcome to life in your 40s! A lot of changes can and do happen. My first recommendation is to see a gastrointestinal doctor or nurse practitioner. Stomach aches and bloating often occur with irritable bowel sy... continue reading  about  Why is it that recently, at my age of 44, I get extremely bad stomach aches and feel really bloated, one to two weeks before my period? I've never had this before.

    Karen Handy

    Karen Handy, M.P.H.

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation

    I exercise hard in the early evening and eat dinner after that. Each night at around 9:30, I'm ravenous. What is a good snack that will actually satiate the hunger without calorically unraveling the hard work of my work out?

    Snacks with high fiber and water content, that also include some protein and just a bit of heart-healthy fat, will help you feel the most full and satisfied. That same fiber and water content will also keep you... continue reading  about  I exercise hard in the early evening and eat dinner after that. Each night at around 9:30, I'm ravenous. What is a good snack that will actually satiate the hunger without calorically unraveling the hard work of my work out?

    Ravin Agah

    Ravin Agah, M.D., Ph.D.

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation

    Is it safe to take a low-dose iron supplement if you're not anemic? My teenage daughter is a distance runner, and her coach recommends them for girls on the cross country team.

    Generally it is not recommended to take low-dose iron if you're not anemic. Excessive iron can be deposited in the liver and can cause problems. Runners often get "runners anemia" which is why some coaches reco... continue reading  about  Is it safe to take a low-dose iron supplement if you're not anemic? My teenage daughter is a distance runner, and her coach recommends them for girls on the cross country team.

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