Sponsored: Should I be concerned about BPA in can liners?
QUESTION: Should I be worried about BPA liners in cans and be buying BPA-free cans?
Answer: While some brands do offer BPA-free cans this is not commonplace and this is typically noted on the label.
Sponsored: Healthy ways to make your oatmeal more exciting
QUESTION: I get bored with my plain old oatmeal. Can you give me some ideas on some different things to add to it?
Answer: Try cooking your oatmeal with milk or flavored non-dairy milk ( like vanilla soy/coconut or almond) to make it more creamy. You can also add in some dried fruit like raisins or chopped dates while cooking the oatmeal.
Sponsored: Learn more about a gluten-free diet
QUESTION: One of my New Year’s resolutions was to eat healthier and so I have been trying a gluten-free diet. Do you think a gluten-free diet is healthy and will it help me lose weight?
Answer: Gluten is a combination of the proteins (glutenin and gliadin) found in wheat, barley and rye. For individuals with celiac disease, a gluten-free diet is a medical necessity and is currently the only treatment for that disease.
