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can you tell me how i can cook oatmeal?

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A cookbook: would be a good place to start. Healthtap is primarily for health issues. Take care.

Question 2

what is the healthiest way to cook an egg?

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Boil: Hard boil it and then remove the yellow yolk in the middle.  That way there is no added oil or high fat and cholesterol from the yolk.

Question 3

is it ok to cook with herbs like lavendar?

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Yes: Yes people been cooking with lavander for centuries.  Perhaps you've had it in chocolates or cookies or cakes.  But there are some varieties that don't taste as good.

Question 4

what are healthy foods to eat i don't know how to cook?

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Vegetables: Vegetable are healthy foods, but I do not know if you know how to cook them or not.  Good luck.

Question 5

how do i shop and cook and serve for a type ii diabetic?

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Nutritionist: Best way to answer this concern is to discuss with the nutritionist involved in the patient's care.  Diabetes centers have these resources as well.  Please discuss obtaining this type of consultation with your doctor if you don't already have access to it.

Question 6

can i cook with onions and garlic if i have a painful urethritis?

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Sure: Also should be getting treated for urethritis--pyridium will help reduce the discomfort while getting treated.

Question 7

is it true that when you cook vegetables you lose a lot of the nutrients?

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Yes...: Heating / cooking of vegetables may break down certain proteins and nutrients.  Raw vegetables generally have more nutrients as compared to after they are cooked.

Question 8

tell me how raw meat, if you don't cook it completely it can get you sick?

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Contamination: It can become contaminated with pathogenic organisms.

Question 9

should people that cook and serve food in homeless shelters wear hairnets?

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Good idea: The same sanitary precautions that apply to persons cooking and serving food in any setting should apply to the service in homeless shelters.

Question 10

what are foods to eat/cook to lose weight. what is the ideal workout and how long?

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Whole foods: Concentrate on lean meats and fresh vegetables. These are more filling foods that are healthier and lower in calories. Learn to shop on the periphery of the store and not down the isles where most of the processed, fast food is located. The ideal workout is any activity that gets your heart rate up for 30 min, whether it be walking, biking, swimming, etc. Being consistent with this is what works.

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