Dear Doctor
UAB's "Dear Doctors" column, published by the UAB Health System's Office of Medical Publications since 1985, has received numerous state and national awards for excellence in providing consumers reliable, up-to-date health and fitness information. "Dear Doctor" questions are submitted by readers and answers are provided in conjunction with UAB Health System physicians and other health-care professionals. The answers to "Dear Doctors" questions are not intended to provide personal medical advice, which should be obtained directly from your physician.
Choosing Whole Grains
Dear Doctor,
I’m trying to eat more healthfully and would like to incorporate whole grains into my diet. The labels on food products are confusing, and I often can’t determine which items are whole-grain foods and which aren’t. Can you give me some guidelines?
Addicted to chocolate? You're not alone.
Dear Doctor,
Is chocolate physically addictive? If I don't eat some every day, I feel like I'm going through withdrawal. And, is it true that chocolate is good for your heart?
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