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Recent Posts by Frances Largeman-Roth, RD

• cooked chicken livers

  Mon, 12 Oct 2009 - Chicken livers are an extremely high source of vitamin A. Vitamin A is a necessa ...

• a sample menu for my day

  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 - Well done! Your overall diet is incredibly healthy. And you re frontloading most ...

• lobster, shell fish

  Mon, 13 Jul 2009 - Many people with high cholesterol levels believe they should avoid lobster, shri ...

• Sweet Potatoes vs red potatoes

  Mon, 13 Jul 2009 - By red potatoes, I m guessing you mean red-skinned potatoes. They are actually v ...

• Milk nutrients

  Mon, 13 Jul 2009 - Electrolytes are minerals that keep the body s fluids in balance and maintain pr ...

• Low Fat/Low Salt

  Thu, 9 Jul 2009 - I highly recommend that you meet with a registered dietitian (RD) for a personal ...

• Water...

  Thu, 25 Jun 2009 - Staying well hydrated during pregnancy is really important. Your blood volume in ...

• need a list of salt free foods for a maternity patient

  Thu, 25 Jun 2009 - Eating too much sodium can increase your susceptibility to swelling something th ...

• WHICH FRUIT HAS THE MOST VITAMIN C

  Wed, 3 Jun 2009 - Contrary to popular belief, oranges don t top the vitamin C list. While they are ...

• Healthy Protein Alternatives

  Thu, 14 May 2009 - Protein-rich plant substitutes for meat include legumes, seeds and nuts, and soy ...

• suishi

  Tue, 12 May 2009 - Sushi can be healthy if you stick to the kind made with raw tuna or salmon (both ...

• Smart Balance

  Fri, 8 May 2009 - I don t know which Smart Balance products you buy, but the key difference betwee ...

• chicken eggs

  Tue, 5 May 2009 - Eggs are a great source of protein and essential vitamins and minerals whether t ...

• Cereal

  Tue, 5 May 2009 - There are several cereals on supermarket shelves that contain low or no added su ...

• best snacks for people with high cholesterol

  Fri, 1 May 2009 - People with high cholesterol would do well to snack on high fiber, low-fat snack ...

• Raising a child vegetarian

  Sun, 26 Apr 2009 - Studies of vegetarian children show these kids are as healthy or healthier than ...

• Is bottled iced tea as good as brewed hot?

  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 - Bottled iced teas may have antioxidants, but most studies of the health benefits ...

• How to start a healthier lifestyle

  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 - You re smart to want to sneak more vegetables into your diet, and now is the per ...

• Question for Frances

  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 - Lindsey, I don t know where you live but there is no reason you can t combine yo ...

• Canned Foods

  Fri, 3 Apr 2009 - Frozen and canned foods are a great way to save money. Here's a handy article on ...