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A Question about Supplements

Q:
Dear Mend-A-Guru,
I have a client that has had two bouts of breast cancer who wanted me to check in to see if you aware of any chance there is a conflict for her estrogen with any of the supplements – could it impact them?
A:
Thanks for the question. We are not a medical provider and cannot [...]

July 27, 2011 Ask the Mend-A-Guru! Read the full article →

Can warm weather cause weight gain?

Q:
Dear Mend-A-Guru,
I’ve been following the Mend-A-Body program and I can feel that it’s working! Hooray!  The scale has me thrown, though, as I weigh myself everyday and it says I gained a pound yesterday. Is it my imagination or could the heat be affecting the numbers on the scale?
Signed,
Mad at my scale
A:
Dear “Mad at my [...]

July 22, 2011 Ask the Mend-A-Guru! Read the full article →

Color of Supplements

Q:
Dear Mend-A-Guru,
I’ve recently noticed that while my Omega 3 and Borage Oil supplements use to look just a little different in color, recently they have looked the same, almost indistinguishable? Is there something wrong with the ones I’ve just received?
A:
Thank you for your question. According to the folks at Gene Smart, the supplements will vary [...]

July 14, 2011 Ask the Mend-A-Guru! Read the full article →

Recipe Serving Sizes

Q:
Dear Mend-A-Guru,
I’ve been on your program a little over 2 months and I love it but I find that your recipes don’t provide the number of servings it makes. Once everything is mixed, how does one know if they’ve got the correct amount of protein or fiber needed? Please help!
A:
Thanks for the email. Our recipes [...]

July 6, 2011 Ask the Mend-A-Guru! Read the full article →

Clams

Q:
Dear Mend-A-Guru,
I have a client wondering why clams are not on the approved food list.  Can you advise?  Thank you.
A:
There are many reasons for fish/seafood being limited and/or eliminated as a healthy food source in the Food Choice Booklet. The fish included in the book have been reviewed a number of ways in order to [...]

July 6, 2011 Ask the Mend-A-Guru! Read the full article →

Is Truvia® the same as stevia?

Q:
Dear Mend-A-Guru,
Is Truvia® the same as stevia? Does it come from plants? Does it have the same nutritive value? Is it heat stable?
A:
Yes, Truvia® is plant based–the main component comes from the best tasting part of the stevia plant. From the Truvia® website: Truvia® natural sweetener is made from rebiana, the best tasting part of the stevia leaf, [...]

June 7, 2011 Ask the Mend-A-Guru! Read the full article →

Caffeinated Coffee?

Q:
Dear Mend-A-Guru,
What are the negative effects of drinking caffeinated coffee on the program? I heard someplace that drinking black coffee could help with weight loss?
A:
Thanks for the question. The issue with caffeine is that it is a diuretic. For every caffeine intake, you should add the equivalent serving of water to compensate. Caffeine can parallel [...]

May 25, 2011 Ask the Mend-A-Guru! Read the full article →

What are some ways to use the coconut oil?

Q:
I got a jar of the organic coconut oil this week and am wondering some ways that I can use it? I have heard the coconut-shrimp stir fry is an option. But how much do I put in? Also, another question is the peanut butter stir fry. How much peanut butter do I use for [...]

May 25, 2011 Ask the Mend-A-Guru! Read the full article →

Dill Pickles?

Q:
I have a client that loves Dill Pickles, and it is not on the food choice list. Can she have one a day? If not, why not?
Thanks,
Stephanie
A: Hi Stephanie! Thanks for the question about pickles…this is a common one. Here’s the dill–oops, we mean, deal–with pickles.  They should not be a regular incorporation as [...]

May 25, 2011 Ask the Mend-A-Guru! Read the full article →

Is borage oil anti-inflammatory?

Q: I have a client whose doctor told them that borage oil is inflammatory. Is that true? I thought it was just the opposite!
A: . Keith Wakeman, CEO of Gene Smart is an excellent resource for this question. He has an abundance of information for the client and/or doctor about the discoveries and studies providing [...]

May 6, 2011 Ask the Mend-A-Guru! Read the full article →

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