Q; Is going gluten-free a good way to lose weight? A: It depends! Avoiding gluten can lead to weight loss if you stop eating things like cookies and pizza and replace them with more fruits and veggies. Gluten-free doesn’t necessarily mean healthy, though. Unless you...

Q: What's the deal with the flavored liquors like Grey Goose L'Orange? Are they much higher in calories? A: Generally, flavored vodkas are made through infusions rather than adding a ton of sugar. Plain vodka contains about 60 calories per ounce where as a flavored...

Q: Why do I always want something sweet in the afternoon? A: Stress, boredom and low energy can all cause cravings for sweets. All three of these may be present mid-afternoon during a busy work day. This is because your brain is requesting energy, and the fastest way...

Q: What do you think about veganism? A: Veganism is a lifestyle choice that takes into account far more than just nutrition. From solely a nutrition perspective though, it's not the most nutritionally sound way to go. Primarily, it's very difficult to get enough...