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I'd like to lose some weight in the new year, but I'm not sure where to begin. Any advice?

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My doctor recently told me that I was deficient in vitamin D. Other than taking a supplement, what can I do to remedy this?

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I'm a vegan, and I sometimes feel like I might be lacking vitamins. What are some good food sources of protein and iron that I can add to my diet?

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I've heard there are benefits to taking the supplement coenzyme Q10 in conjunction with taking statins. If so, what are the potential benefits?

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How much fiber should I have in my daily diet, and what are the five best sources?

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I am a registered nurse, and I am having difficulty adjusting my diet from days to nights. What should I be eating to stay healthy when working the night shift?

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I travel for work a lot, flying back and forth between different time zones. Are there any foods I should avoid or eat that will help me with jet lag?

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Now they're saying that we need to eat less than 300 mg of cholesterol daily. Does that mean I should cut out red meat? I've read that eating too much fish isn't healthy either.

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I can't always find or afford fresh vegetables like spinach or Swiss chard, let alone have the time to cook them. Can I get the same nutritional benefits if I eat frozen varieties of these vegetables?

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What is the difference among different vitamin C supplements? How do they compare to each other and to whole foods, such as oranges?

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