NUTRITION AMMUNITION
A Monthly Column by Victoria Harrison
Sai Kung's nutrition consultant, Victoria Harrison, is a Registered Dietician and co-author of the top-selling book "Becoming Vegetarian" (MacMillan 1994).
Victoria offers monthly advice on building strong bones, fighting cholesterol, dieting, menopause, or anything else you'd like to know.
Send her a personal message or ask your question on our discussion boards.
2006
June: Cod Liver Oil? Not these days!
Question:
Cod liver oil was taken primarily for vitamin D (to prevent rickets), vitamin A and some omega-3 fatty acids. Today we know it can be high in toxic heavy metals and/or PCBs (the liver stores these substances) and that accumulated high levels of fat soluble vitamins D and A can cause toxic affects.
May: Are Supplements Right for Me?
Question:
Our doctor recommended a supplement to my husband but he insists they aren't necessary. We eat a relatively balanced diet but I'm on the side of the doctor. What do you think?
April: Shedding Pounds Forever
Question:
I’m 47 years old and over the years have put on weight. It seems that I can follow a diet for a time and then I just succumb to food urges. Can you suggest how I can stay on track?
March: Taming Your Raging Hormones
Question:
My menopausal hot flushes are really driving me crazy. I can't take HRT because of a past history of breast cancer. Are there any foods or alternative therapies that are effective?
January/February: Rating Your Plate (coming soon)
Question:
One of my close friends died recently of cancer, which has prompted me to make nutirtion one of my priorities for 2006. How do I start?
2005
October: Calcium
Question:
Chinese traditionally have not included milk and dairy products in their diet so where do they get enough calcium? Do they have osteoporosis?
November: Nuts & Seeds
Question:
I've always avoided nuts because of their high fat content. Is it true that they might lower my risk for coronary heart disease?
December: Diet & Your Vision
Question:
I'm a 48 year old smoker and lately I've been experiencing dry eyes and blurred vision. Are there foods or supplements that can reduce or eliminate these symptoms.
