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Q: Is it true that fish
are a good source of vitamin D?
A: Most fish are not a good source of vitamin D. However,
fish that are naturally higher in fat, such as wild salmon, mackerel
and sardines, are good sources, providing about 300 to 400 International
Units (IU) per three-ounce serving. That’s comparable to
the amount in a 12- to 16-ounce glass of milk. Other fatty fish,
such as trout and swordfish, reportedly provide some D, but not
nearly as much as those few top sources. Farmed salmon and leaner
seafood (like cod, haddock and clams) provide substantially less.
The bottom line: Don’t count on fish to meet your needs
for the vitamin. Moreover, eating such a limited variety of choices
on a daily basis would not be consistent with recommendations
to eat a variety of different fish.
Q: I love broccoli cheese
soup, but is it a nutritional no-no?
A: Enjoying a high-nutrient cruciferous vegetable
like broccoli is great, but delivered via a cheese soup, the
nutritional superstar doesn’t shine so brightly. Super-rich
versions of broccoli cheese soup use heavy cream, plenty of high-fat
cheese and may add a substantial amount of butter. A large bowl
can supply almost a day’s recommended limit for saturated
fat. Prepared this way, it is best enjoyed as an occasional choice
only. However, you can find recipes that use milk, reduced-fat
cheese and preparation techniques that don’t require any
added butter. But as a general rule of thumb, healthier choices
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Q: What are some recommended
ways to cope with "morning sickness" during pregnancy?
A: Nausea, sometimes accompanied by vomiting, is extremely
common during pregnancy and may not be limited to mornings. Two
of the latest trends to relieve symptoms (which are still being
studied, but may be worth discussing with your doctor) are the
use of acupressure bands – like acupuncture, but without
the needles – and ginger, consumed as candied ginger, ginger
tea or possibly supplements. According to the National Institutes
of Health Office of Dietary Supplements, short-term use of ginger
can safely relieve pregnancy’s nausea and vomiting. Make
sure to discuss nausea and any alternative therapies you’re
considering with your physician. In the meantime, here are some
common household remedies often suggested:
- Try keeping some soda crackers
by your bed and nibble a couple before you get up in the morning.
- Try 6 to 10 mini-meals spread
throughout the day instead of regular meals.
- Save drinks for an hour or so
after eating solid food (drink plenty of fluids, however).
- Avoid smoke and cooking smells,
if possible.
- Try cold foods, which tend to
have less aroma and might temporarily be easier to tolerate.
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