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Expertise

I can answer questions on baking and cooking with agave nectar, using carob for chocolate and ways of reducing fats in dishes.

Experience in the area

I keep a blog on using agave nectar instead of cane sugar at http://alteredplates.blogspot. I also focus on using carob for chocolate there.

Publications

EE Times, Electronic Design, IEEE-USA Today's Engineer, IEEE Spectrum

Education/Credentials

I have a BA in communication from William Paterson University.

Awards and Honors

Toastmasters CTM

What do you like about this subject?

I like educating folks on agave nectar.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I'm always looking for new ways to use this beneficial sweetener.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

You can use agave nectar to make really creamy ice cream.

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Recent Answers from Deb Schiff

2009-10-11 weight loss:

Hi Jon, I'm not sure I can respond without knowing more about how many times you exercise and what you do when you exercise. I also don't know how active you are in the rest of your life. With more

2009-10-09 Weight Loss:

Hi Courtney Ann, I can't say how your weight gain/loss may have happened (retaining water from too much sodium, hormones, different scales, etc.) but I wouldn't fret about anything less than 5 lbs.

2009-09-26 about diet:

Hi Inderjot, Right off the bat, let me tell you the same thing that any reputable physician would: dropping 10 kilos in two weeks is too fast to be healthy or safe. Weight loss is tricky. Some folks

2009-08-13 Special diet to recover youthful appearence:

Berries of all kinds, especially blueberries are high in vit. C. Mangoes are very beneficial. You want to select fruits with the most colorful flesh because they will be the highest in vitamins. Cranberries

2009-03-03 weight loss:

Hi Sangeeta, The easiest diet advice I can give is to: 1. Keep a food journal (write down everything you eat, no cheating) 2. Count calories. At your height and age, you don't need more than 1800

 

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