29 Sep 2009
Q: I really enjoyed the gluten-free recipe story you ran a few weeks ago, and further to that I was hoping Sue Shepherd could point me in the right direction of a few gluten-free baking alternatives. I’ve tried almond meal and rice flour, but I’m finding that my baking seldom comes out as perfect and light as it used to with regular flour. Should I be doing something different?
09 Jun 2009
Q: I’ve heard that eating wholegrain bread is healthier, as it contains nutrients not available in processed flour, and that the whole grains are good for giving your digestive tract a good cleanout. Is this true? I’d just like to check it with you before I spend extra money on gourmet loaves.
26 May 2009
Q: I’ve heard that spices like turmeric can help people with Crohn’s disease and inflammatory bowel. Is this true or just another old wives’ tale?
03 Mar 2009
Q: I WAS AT a party the other night and some people were double dipping with the crisps and dips which I think is gross. An argument ensued. I am sure I have read somewhere that double dipping spreads more germs – can someone please confirm this for me (or tell me I am wrong)?
24 Feb 2009
I HAVE heard that if you eat just one (very) large meal a day you will lose weight, even if it’s the same number of calories as if you ate regularly. Is this true and is it bad for you or okay?
16 Feb 2009
Q: MY CHOLESTEROL levels are slightly up and I have been advised to watch my diet to reduce it. However I am confused about how much what you eat has to do with your cholesterol as I hear of some people who eat only grains and vegies but still have high cholesterol. Any tips?
13 Jan 2009
Q: I am 59 and my husband is 69. Can you give me the name of good all round vitamin supplement for people of our age? We are trying to find an all-in-one supplement with everything in it rather than taking lots of pills. Thank you.
16 Dec 2008
Q: What, if any, vitamins should I be taking to boost my overall health and wellbeing and fight the effects of ageing? I am 56, female and confused because there are so many available – can someone give me a basic guide?
08 Dec 2008
Q: THANKS for the interesting articles on underactive thyroid and Blackmores natural thyroid booster recently. I am interested in knowing what they advise people with overactive thyroid conditions who are also permanently tired, and struggling to lead normal lives, too. I am under specialist care for this but think this topic may be of interest to some of your readers especially if there are some safe natural products we can include in our daily care.
01 Dec 2008
Q: I’VE HEARD people talk about Vitamin D deficiency. Should I be worried about this and how is vitamin D beneficial? I am worried about spending too much time in the sun as I have had some skin cancers removed.
