Spill the Beans

Dear Alice,

Two questions:

1) How does one know when they need a nutritionist?
2) If refried beans are so fatty and bad, does this mean that regular out of a can beans are too?

Thanks,
Confused by food

Dear Alice,

I know if I cook vegetables too long, they would lose nutrients. How about pasta and beans? Do they lose their carbohydrates and proteins and other nutrients in them if I cook too long? I always cook pasta and beans for over an hour because I like nice and soft and plumed pastas and beans. Am I eating zero nutritious pasta and beans?

Long Cooker

Hi Alice,

I'm a vegetarian and I would like to bulk up on muscle. Can you suggest anything? What vegetarian foods are highest in protein?

Dear Alice,

What foods are rich in potassium besides bananas?

Dear Alice,

I have been searching for natural and/or dietary sources of galactosidase enzyme, the enzyme found in BEANO.

BEANO derives it from the mold, Aspergillus Niger, I understand. But, since BEANO is so expensive I was trying to find ways to get around buying it. I am convinced that there are natural sources out there that would help.

Thanks,
Patriski