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Admin - Hello and welcome to our diet and nutrition Live Chat. We have with us today Molly Gee, a registered dietitian with Baylor College of Medicine.

Welcome!

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[Comment From Laura]
Is it OK to fry foods using olive oil?

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Molly Gee, MEd, RD -

It's fine to stir fry, but not at too high temperatures because it breaks down. Certainly, you cannot deep fat fry with it.

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[Comment From Kim]
Speaking of olive oil, I often only use olive oil on my salads. If I'm going fat-free, is that bad? I brother said olive oil is not fatty if not heated.

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Molly Gee, MEd, RD - Basically, olive oil is a great oil because it fits into the healthy Mediterranean style of eating. Wishful thinking, the oil still contains calories regardless of if it's used on salad or in cooking.

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[Comment From Kim]
And if I can ask a question about cheese: is Feta fatty?

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Molly Gee, MEd, RD - Yes, all cheeses have a higher fat content. The good news is, because of the strong flavor, you can use less of it.

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[Comment From Francisca]
I've tested as borderline diabetic twice now. Diabetes runs in my family. So I've stopped eating things like sugar in my coffee, I don't eat any candy. I've stopped pretty much all refined sugars. Should I quit fruit juice as well? What other diet changes should I make?

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Molly Gee, MEd, RD - Congratulations for making those changes. Whole fruit is always better because of the fiber than fruit juices if possible. However, you don't need to avoid fruit juices. Try to have it with a meal. Best advice, don't let more than four to five hours to between a meal or snack to maintain good blood sugar control.

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[Comment From Tyrone]
I love bread, but know it is bad for me name some breads substitution i can us instead

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