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Ask the NUTritionist Archive Densie Webb, Ph.D., R.D. co-author of The Dish on Eating Healthy and Being Fabulous! answers questions about diets, health and pecans.
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May 2007	What’s the recommended daily intake of fiber and can pecans help me reach the recommended amount?
April 2007	I read about a new study that found the high-protein Atkins diet was more successful than the Zone in helping people lose weight. If I follow the Atkins diet can I eat pecans?
March 2007	I’ve heard that a “Mediterranean-style” diet is one of the most healthful ways to eat. Do Georgia pecans fit into that kind of a diet?
February 2007	I’ve heard that nuts are a good source of the amino acid L-arginine. What can it do for me and are Georgia pecans a good source?
January 2007	Does roasting Georgia pecans in the oven have any effect on their nutritional value?
December 2006	I’m expecting, and I love pecans. Is it okay for my baby if I regularly eat pecans?
November 2006	I read that there were some new findings about the naturally healthful components in pecans. What’s the latest?
September 2006	I’ve heard that nuts, including Georgia pecans, are considered “brain food.” Can eating pecans really benefit my brain?
August 2006	I heard that the American Heart Association has just issued new dietary recommendations for a healthy heart. Is it still okay to include Georgia pecans in my diet?
July 2006	I've heard that it's important to balance the amount of omega-3 fatty acids to omega-6 fatty acids in my diet. How do I balance these fats, and where do Georgia pecans fit in the picture?
June 2006	My doctor says I have diverticulosis; do I have to stop eating pecans?
May 2006	I have high blood pressure and I’m trying to avoid high-sodium foods. Is it okay to eat pecans?
April 2006	What is it about nuts, including Georgia pecans, that may help prevent diseases such as heart disease and diabetes?
March 2006	I’ve heard a lot on the news lately about a new study that showed low-fat diets don’t provide any health benefits. Does that mean I can eat more pecans?
February 2006	I’ve read that nuts are rich in antioxidants. How do Georgia Pecans rate compared to other foods?
January 2006	Do Georgia pecans have any unique anti-cancer properties?
December 2005	I’m concerned about my child’s weight and want him to eat healthfully. Does the new Food Pyramid for Kids allow for pecans in his diet?
November 2005	Does the fat found in pecans fit in with heart-healthy eating recommendations as well as those from the new Food Pyramid?
October 2005	Do pecans count as a snack in the new Pyramid? How much can I have?
September 2005	I know there’s a labeling health claim for nuts. What is it and what does it mean?
August 2005	My doctor says my cholesterol is too high and I need to change my diet. Will I have to give up Georgia pecans?
July 2005	I’m trying to watch what I eat so I can lose some weight. Can I include Georgia pecans on my weight-loss diet?
June 2005	I saw on the news not long ago that the new 2005 Dietary Guidelines were released by the government. What exactly are they?


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