Eating and Nutrition - Expert Q&As

Every year I drop my New Year's resolutions by February. What can I do to keep them?

Sustaining success in New Year's resolutions requires you to alter your brain's pleasure map, but if you plan correctly, you can succeed.

What is the best way for my child to receive adequate vitamins and minerals for a well balanced diet?

Christy Valentine, MD, discusses the best way for children to receive adequate vitamins and minerals for a well balanced diet.

Will heating a "healthy" oil turn it unhealthy ?

Nutritionist Sharon Zarabi answers a readers question about whether heating a "healthy" oil turns it "unhealthy".

I'm having a terrible time trying to lose my last 20 lbs. Do I dare buy into the Acai Berry craze?

Registered Dietician Jeannie Houchins answers a reader's question about whether Acai Berries can help her lose her last 20 lbs.

Will aspartame inhibit weight loss while on Atkins?

Nutritionist Sharon Zarabi answers a readers question on whether or not aspartame will inhibit her Atkins weight loss goals.

Lose 5 pounds in less than 5 minutes

Celebrity Personal Trainer Brooke Siler answers a reader's question about how to improve her posture.

My child is a picky eater. How can I make sure she's getting the nutrients she needs?

Clinical dietitian Carly D.G. Lion answers a reader's question concerning her child's dietary needs.

How can I approach my son about his possible eating disorder?

Stuart Koman, Ph.D., answers a reader's question about approaching her son concerning his recent problems with food.

Can I lower my blood pressure naturally, without the use of prescription medications?

Merle Myerson, MD, EdD, FACC, answers a reader's question about lowering his blood pressure without the use of medication.

Why do I have little appetite during the day but can't control my nighttime eating?

Stuart Koman, Ph.D., answers a reader's question about her unusual eating patterns and sleep disruptions