• How much do I need to weight to consider weight loss surgery?

  2011-06-10 02:23:57

  1 Answer(s)

  Bariatric surgeries are recommended solution to people who are mobidly obese which have a BMI of 40 and above. That will be about 100 lbs overweight for men and 80lbs overweight for women. If and when there is a higher risk due to other serious conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnea and others more than the risk with extensive surgeries like gastric bypass, even those with just a BMI of 35 are considered.

• How can water help in healthy eating?

  2011-06-08 05:23:23

  1 Answer(s)

  It is advisable that one should drink a glass of water 20 minutes before eating to avoid feeling very hungry when you sit in the table and splurge. Not right before eating as this makes you feel bloated therefore at times foregoing eating making you a victim of nutrient deficiency. It also should not be during meal times because this makes you gulp down the food you are eating without undergoing through the right process of digestion to which appropriate enzymes act upon the food for proper absorption. It will be best to drink after eating.

• How bad is fast food?

  2011-06-08 05:16:20

  1 Answer(s)

  Expect that the food you eat when you choose to partake of fast food will be laden with fat, salt and calories. These are the very things that are asked of us to avoid to have a healthy body. The fat used will not be a good fat because it is cheaper. It cannot be low in fat because fat make the food tasty. Salt as well will not be controlled for the taste as much as for the preservation quality salt gives.

• What is BHF diet?

  2011-06-08 05:08:09

  1 Answer(s)

  British Heart foundation (BHF) diet is also known as the Greenlane diet. Though named after the British heart foundation, they have nothing to do with it. It did not come from them or any employed with them.

  BHF diet is a crash diet that is not recommended by experts for its very low 700 calorie requirement for a day approximation. Such a low calorie will not meet the nutrient requirement the body needs for the day and so does the essential vitamins and minerals usually provided by food.

• I was given a heart-healthy diet instruction and red wine is a part of it. Is it really good for the heart, and how come?

  2011-06-08 04:56:12

  1 Answer(s)

  Red wine is made from grapes. And grapes is a good source of resveratrol, which according to many studies, have beneficial effects to lowering bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol. But red wine have alcohol content and alcohol consumption is not advisable to people with elevated blood sugar and triglyceride levels. If you are a drinker, red wine is the lesser evil amongst other alcoholic beverages. But if you are not, don’t start. You can have resveratrol from other sources.

• Is it advisable to eat raw eggs to make use of protein that has not been denatured by cooking?

  2011-06-08 04:51:32

  1 Answer(s)

  One can get protein from many other sources other than egg. There are meats and fishes, milk and dairy, and even vegetables have them.

  
  Raw egg is one of the common source of salmonella. Those in the business of egg production have strict quality-control practices and sanitation procedures all through production, processing and preparation since the government has identified the high prevalence of salmonella growing in them. Those infected with it have the so-called food borne illness Salmonellosis. Abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, chills, fever and/or headache within 6 to 72 hours after eating are the common symptoms that may cause serious complications to those at risk like pregnant women, infants and those immuno-compromised.

  
  If your health is more important than the effect of heating or cooking of eggs in relation to quality of protein, think of salmonella and think of other ways to get protein other than egg.

• Is there a chance for me to have normal looking body shape if my parents are both wide and overweight?

  2011-06-08 04:27:00

  1 Answer(s)

  YES. Though heredity is a factor in overweight and obesity due to the number of fat cells, it can also be combated with proper diet and exercise. For children of obese parents, the usual concern would be the lifestyle and the eating pattern directly related to training and family customs. But if the child is the one who is actually insisting on weight loss, then there is a bigger chance than to those who are not at all interested.

• I have heard of alternative cuisine. What is it and what are samples of it?

  2011-06-08 04:20:13

  1 Answer(s)

  Alternative cuisine is the same recipe altered to be healthier. More often than not it is less in fat and less in salt. I term it as choosing “the lesser evil” or “lessening the darkness”.

  
  Sample:
  Cream soup with whole milk = cream soup with low fat milk
  Fried pork chop = lean grilled pork chop
  Pizza loaded with fatty meat and mozzarella = Vegetarian Pizza with half the cheese
  Pasta with white sauce (Carbonara) = Pasta with fresh tomato sauce

• I have hypertension, are there tips you can give to help me reduce SODIUM in the diet?

  2011-06-08 04:19:20

  1 Answer(s)

  • During cooking, add just a small amount. Include salt free herbs and spices for additional taste.

  
  • Avoid using salty condiments at the table like fish sauce, soy sauce, liquid seasoning, catsup and the likes. If fond of chili peppers, use meal sauce or soup as your base for it instead of like soy sauce and chili.

  
  • Be in the habit of reading labels and check sodium or salt content.

  
  • Limit use of processed foods such as canned goods, preserved meats and cold cuts, foods in brine solution like pickles and olives, and salted snack items such as popcorns and chips.

• Are there tips you can give to help me reduce fat and cholesterol intake?

  2011-06-08 04:06:02

  1 Answer(s)

  • Prefer lean meats, remove chicken skin, choose chicken part that is tasty like breast because fat makes it tasty.

  
  • Eat fish more often, advisably 3 times a week.

  
  • limit consumption of eggs to at least 3 times a week.

  
  • Choose lower fat and cholesterol products in the market. Check food labels.

  
  • Limit the use of oil in cooking. Prepare food without using them like in grilling, boiling, poaching etc. And if so, use vegetable oils like canola oil, corn oil, olive oil and the likes.

  
  • Take a lot of fiber in the from of fruits and vegetables.

• It is common in my group of friends to throw parties, and I am having difficulty losing weight and my husband maintaining, what can you advice?

  2011-06-08 04:04:53

  2 Answer(s)

  • PRE-PLAN. Talk to yourself ahead and remind each time that you are going to the party to socialize and not to eat.

  
  • To avoid overeating, eat before going to the party. Most of the time we get so hungry by the time meals are served that we tend to splurge.

  
  • Parties have delicious foods laden with fat and salt that at time you have left with no choice but to eat them. Why not offer to bring something to the party so you at least have a choice in case.

  
  • If you know that you will be eating a little more at the party, eat a little less the rest of the day so you can still meet your daily caloric requirement.

  
  • When you are offered items that belongs to your category of “treat” and you know you had far to many treats already, you can always refuse kindly.

  
  • If it is buffet, scan the whole table first for you to know which are the best options before you start and fill your plate with food you should have forgone and end up having no place left for the “better” choices placed near the end of the line.

  
  • If the party is at home, give away left-overs. You had your once a week treat and letting it all stay will force you to eat them all for 1-2 more days.

  
  • If mixed drinks or alcoholic drinks are offered, choose with the list calories and drink slowly. Make it last and not splurge.

• I love baking but what can I use in place of cream cheese and melted cheese on top for a healthier recipe?

  2011-06-08 04:03:57

  1 Answer(s)

  CREAM CHEESE can be substituted with ricotta cheeseblended with vanilla essence, a little caster sugar and grated lemon rind while MELTED CHEESE ON TOP can be modified to half grated cheese and half bread crumbs, half grated cheese and half crushed cornflakes, or a fine sprinkle of sesame seeds depending on your recipe.

• What can I substitute for butter, bacon, and coconut milk?

  2011-06-08 04:02:59

  1 Answer(s)

  BUTTER – polyunsaturated margarine, low fat spread, or half butter, half oil

  BACON – lean leg ham

  COCONUT MILK – 1 Tablespoon dessicated coconut plus evaporated skim milk, or unflavored non-fat yogurt

• If product is labeled with MORE OR GOOD SOURCE of certain nutrients, how much more or how much of a good source?

  2011-06-08 04:02:17

  1 Answer(s)

  If there are nutrients we restrict or limit such as sodium, fat and cholesterol, there are also some that we want to find in the products we use such as certain vitamins and minerals.

  
  GOOD SOURCE OF means one serving of the product to be consumed will give you 10-19% of daily recommended value.

  
  MORE means one serving of the product to be consumed will give you 10% of daily recommended value.
  
  GOOD SOURCE OF have higher percentage based on recommended daily value of the certain vitamin, mineral or fiber than MORE.

• What is the difference of LOW FAT, LITE FAT, REDUCED FAT, FAT FREE in food products in the market?

  2011-06-08 04:01:08

  1 Answer(s)

  The market is aware of the different preferences of the consumers and came up with different levels of reduction in certain nutrients like salt, fat, and cholesterol. Nutrient labels help us distinguish which is the best option. The higher the percentage of reduction, the healthier it is but the more affected the taste is.

  
  FAT FREE means there are only significant amount of fat amounting to less than 0.5 gm.
  LOW FAT means fat is 3 gm or less per 100g serving
  REDUCED FAT is less than 25% fat than regular
  LITE FAT is less than 50% fat than regular

  *(it can be fat free, cholesterol free, sugar free, sodium free or calorie free; the same for low, reduced or lite)

• What is the best thing to think of when I am trying to dissuade myself from eating that craving?

  2011-06-07 10:42:02

  2 Answer(s)

  There is a so-called 5D’s to food cravings and it is the best option at this point:

  
  • DELAY at least 10minutes before you have that craving. It might give you the time you need to convince yourself that you don’t need or want it anyway.

  
  • DISTRACT yourself. Exercise is the best distraction. Concentration helps as well.

  
  • DISTANCE yourself from the craving so it will not be so easy for you to give in.

  
  • DETERMINE how important is it for you to eat that craving. Maybe it is not a matter of life and death?!

  
  • DECIDE to eat the craving and how much. If you finally convinced yourself and the battle ended with “give in” winning, decide the amount. Just a bite? Half a serving? Just one?

• What can you advice for keeping cravings at bay?

  2011-06-07 10:33:08

  2 Answer(s)

  • See cravings in a positive light. Term it not as cheat days or cheat food but as treats to spare yu from overindulging in times that you “treat yourself”. Do not be at the mercy of your cravings.
  • Think: Management not Control. The more we know that it is restricted the more we are tempted to cross the line. And control is always doomed to failure.
  • Eat AT LEAST 3 well balanced meal a day. Skipping meals makes you more hungry hence the increased chance of over eating.
  • Understand that “craving pass”. It peaks and it subsides. And if you give yourself a chance to think and not to splurge the moment the thought for a craving comes gives you the chance to not want that craving later on.
  • Do not label food negatively. It is not “bad” or “forbidden”. This tends to bring out the rebel inus of liking it even more to sneak and have what is not supposed to be had.
  • Take charge. You know yourself better than anyone else. You know what is your weakness. If it is that doughnut you passes by everyday, change route to better yourself and not see that temptation.• Exercise regularly to keep you fit and confident. This also helps in managing food craving. It can also be used as a motivation of not wanting anymore to splurge as you think of the exercise you did yesterday.

• My work demands me to take colleagues to restaurant to do business with. What can you advice me to keep me on the right track with my weight?

  2011-06-07 10:32:39

  1 Answer(s)

  • Develop a “can-do” attitude. You should know your limits. Up to how many servings you can eat, what would be your choice of food. Know when enough is enough.
  • Decide to eat out. If it is scheduled you are in command of things. You would know what the menu will be in that restaurant you chose, you would know the serving portions, etcetera, as compared to when it is a sudden decision to go out picking the most available restaurant.
  • Choose the site. If you know the site, you know what is in there. There will be less chance for you to control and control. Instead, you manage.
  • Have a game plan. Something to dare yourself. Like you would agree to eat at this restaurant but you dare yourself how much of this only you can eat, the drink you will order, and the likes.
  • Order for your stomach not the eyes. We tend to be a victim of presentation. We see them nice and mouth watering, we order them and a lot of them. And at one point you end up trying to finish it all though you are full.
  • Get it made to order. People nowadays are getting more and more health conscious. The establishments know this. And so it will not be a problem if you would order with a preference of “ less cheese”, “no butter on top”, etcetera.
  • Know when enough is enough. You definitely have a voice inside your head saying, enough. Do not try to be hard headed and continue to push forward. Remind yourself there will be a next time and it is not worth it to salvage your diet for the week.

• Can you give me basis of food that I can include in my meal plan to maintain my weight?

  2011-06-07 10:32:10

  1 Answer(s)

  Focus more on fish, chicken breast without skin, lean meat 2-3 times a week, egg/eggwhites, low fat cheese

  
  Non-fatty preparation of food like steamed, grilled, boiled, poached, baked, turbo

  
  Use of Low to non-fat dairy products like non-fat milk, lite margarine, lite mayo, reduced fat

  *May treat oneself with cravings once a week in moderate consumption of craving

• Which is better, pork fat or beef fat?

  2011-06-07 10:03:05

  1 Answer(s)

  Meat fat is saturated fat. They are both not good for the health and both contain the cholesterol that increase Low density lipoproteins (LDL) and decrease High density lipoprotein (HDL). Between pork and beef, pork fat can easily be removed as it is continuous and can be found together, while beef fat is within layers of the meat. They are both limited to 2-3 times a week consumption for a healthier diet plan.

• What should be the diet that will avoid protruding tummy?

  2011-06-07 09:47:16

  1 Answer(s)

  Small frequent feeding composing of 3 meals and 2-3 snacks avoids overextension of the stomach as compared to 3 big meals a day, appropriate caloric intake based on height and physical activity, exercise to lose visceral fat for tissues to use combined with abdominal focused exercises.

• What is the diet for the QUICKEST HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS?

  2011-06-07 09:46:38

  1 Answer(s)

  We go back to basic:

  EXERCISE + DIET = HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS.

  
  The time frame depends on how serious and insistent the individual is to lose the weight. The amount and intensity of exercise as per designed by trainer, the determination to follow the diet as per dietitians computation and guidance, and the attitude of not being impatient to just suddenly skip meals is the key to achievement of goal. There will be no rebound instead there will be continuous weight loss therefore faster to reach the goal.

• Is there a chance for me to have normal looking body shape if my parents are both wide and overweight?

  2011-06-07 09:45:56

  1 Answer(s)

  YES. Though heredity is a factor in overweight and obesity due to the number of fat cells, it can also be combated with proper diet and exercise. For children of obese parents, the usual concern would be the lifestyle and the eating pattern directly related to training and family customs. But if the child is the one who is actually insisting on weight loss, then there is a bigger chance than to those who are not at all interested.

• What is the rationale of the 6-O’CLOCK DIET?

  2011-06-07 09:45:33

  1 Answer(s)

  6 o’clock diet is a fad diet that can be classified to crash dieting. In this diet the quantity or quality of food does not matter as long as the dieter stops eating at 6 o’clock at night. Rationale comes from the “eat like a king in the morning and like a beggar in the evening” carried t o the extreme. This is similar to yoyo dieting that have a high likelihood of relapse in weight gain.

• What is the rationale of the 6-O’CLOCK DIET?

  2011-06-07 09:42:04

  1 Answer(s)

  6 o’clock diet is a fad diet that can be classified to crash dieting. In this diet the quantity or quality of food does not matter as long as the dieter stops eating at 6 o’clock at night. Rationale comes from the “eat like a king in the morning and like a beggar in the evening” carried t o the extreme. This is similar to yoyo dieting that have a high likelihood of relapse in weight gain.

• What is DORM ROOM DIET?

  2011-06-07 09:39:47

  1 Answer(s)

  This is not a specific diet plan but a guide for college women focusing on lifestyle and diet in a book written by a college student. Rules includes eating breakfast everyday, one glass of water every meal, no more eating 2 hours before bedtime, healthy snacks only during study sessions, 3 meals and 2 snacks rule. Avoidance of sugary cereals and fried food, creamy sauces, full fat dairy products and sodas are amongst the restrictions that are actually not too restrictive and allowance of treats in moderation.

• What is a TEENAGE DIET?

  2011-06-07 09:39:15

  1 Answer(s)

  Tenage is the age of transition from childhood to adult and therefore makes them very sensitive to their personality and appearance. Alongside being active in school and socializing activities, their nutrient needs are higher. But due to their being overly conscious and concern, they end up increasing weight from improper dieting. And this brings about overweight and obesity. Different diets were born from their weight problems which includes the GOTTI DIET.

  
  GOTTI DIET has been written by a teenager. The plan expresses their common needs apart from the very food itself. Steps are as follows:

  
  • Acceptance of the weight problem. Motivation is important to assist teenager.
  • Support from family and friends are necessary.
  • Confidence with body image must not affect totality as a person
  • Food diary is necessary to keep track.
  • Food choices are important. (e.g. Fatty to low fat meals)
  • Importance of Physical activity.
  • Weight training and cardiovascular exercises.

• What is a DASH DIET?

  2011-06-07 05:47:32

  1 Answer(s)

  DASH is the acronym to Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. This is basically a diet that is low in salt, with two phases/levels from 2.4gm and 1.5 gm of sodium. It is rich in fruits and vegetables, low-fat or non-fat dairy, with whole grains. It is a also high fiber, low to moderate fat diet, and is rich in potasium, calcium, and magnesium. The diet gives positive expectation of lowering down blood pressure, lows down cholesterol level, and reduces insulin resistance if in combination with exercise and weight loss. It is a diet that mostly is adviced to those with hypertension and heart disease, but can also be used by everyone as preventive measure to the mentioned diseases.

• What is the diet for people with Migraine?

  2011-06-07 05:31:37

  3 Answer(s)

  Migraine Precipitant Diet where all probable food that triggers migraine headaches are avoided. Migraine is defined as headaches affecting half of the skull that can be classified from moderate to severe headache. Chocolates, pizza, onion, spicy foods, fatty foods, banana (limited to half a day), cheese, allergies and dehydration or insufficient water intake being said to be the latest to be founded under research that triggers migraine. Aside from food, there are others that most points as triggers like smoking, climate, weather, and stress.

• Is having low blood pressure curable with intake of iron rich foods?

  2011-06-07 05:31:10

  1 Answer(s)

  It is a common error that Low Blood Pressure and Anemia are one and the same. Low blood pressure is the reverse of hypertension which is called hypotension. It is the low pressure in the flow of blood to and from the heart. Anemia on the other hand is the deficiency of red blood cells in the blood. There are different kinds of anemia and some can be prevented with intake of Iron rich foods such as liver, egg, meat and green leafy vegetables.

• What is the diet for hypertensives or people with hypertension?

  2011-06-07 05:30:24

  1 Answer(s)

  Hypertension is the increase of blood pressure above normal. It is a risk factor to heart disease therefore individual is placed on a preventive diet of Low Salt Low Fat Low Cholesterol and High Fiber Diet.

  Low salt avoids salty table condiments fish sauce, soy sauce, liquid seasonings, catsup and the likes, processed foods and canned goods.

  
  Low fat avoids fatty foods and fatty preparation of food, visible or invisible, especially saturated fat. Fatty portions of meat, butter, fried foods and the likes.

  
  Low Cholesterol avoids food that are high in cholesterol like eggyolks, meat fat, crab fats and the likes.

  High Fiber is the increase of intake of foods high in fiber to serve as the broom in sweeping away toxins, fat and cholesterol. Fruits and vegetables with high roughage are encouraged such as those leafy vegetables and fruitts like the orange family.

• I had hysterectomy a few months back and I feel like I a gaining weight faster. Is it related?

  2011-06-07 05:29:22

  1 Answer(s)

  Most probably, yes. Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus or parts of the uterus. And with it are the hormones estrogen, progesterone and even the testosterone that we all have. These hormones are factors to weight gain in the sense that:

  
  When there is no production of estrogen, body tries to get it from other sources. And estrogen can be produced from fat cells. Consequently, there will be an increase of fat conversion from calories. And those fat cells do not burn as much calories than muscle cells, therefore weight gain.

  
  In lower levels of progesterone that the body needs, it causes for the body to retain water in the cells causing bloating. This then makes one look fat.

  
  Low levels of testosterone results in loss of muscle mass, and muscle mass is the one responsible in ensuring high metabolism rate. Therefore, slowing down of metabolism results to weight gain.

• Why are there some who have very flat abdomen though not exercising?

  2011-06-07 05:27:50

  1 Answer(s)

  Just like those that have bulging muscles though not exactly going to the gym to make it go big, some also have NATURALLY small fat cells in their certain parts of the body such as the tummy. People are made differently. Some eats a lot but burns it off right away but some gets big with just a few more bites. Some have greater muscles in the leg area and some not. It is the natural component in the body. We just have to know which are we and what we should do about it.

• How come diabetics use candy when hungry? Can it be the same for non-diabetics?

  2011-06-07 05:27:20

  1 Answer(s)

  Diabetics have imbalance in the sugar-insulin reaction in the body. Impaired response of insulin if there is glucose intake or impaired response of liver to release glucose when needed. At times that their body needs glucose they do not just go hungry like normal individuals do. They become hypoglycemic which is the lowering down of blood sugar the body needs below normal levels. They experience different symptoms and side effects like hunger, tremors, sweating, dizziness, nausea, drowsiness, confusion, weakness, anxiety or in severe cases seizures, coma or death. And candy being simple sugar and can instantaneously provide the glucose the body need to alleviate hypoglycemia is the common primary food to take. Colas (regular softdrinks) and juices also are usually taken in such cases.

• I love those sugar candies for diabetics, very low in calories that’s just right for weight reduction, is it the same with sugar free chocolates?

  2011-06-07 05:23:54

  1 Answer(s)

  As the name implies it is a “sugar-free” chocolates therefore allowed for diabetics but that’s all there is to it. It is not fat free hence has high calories coming from fat. When your goal is to reduce weight not in avoidance of sugar that raises blood sugar level, sugar free chocolates is almost the same as regular chocolates. So for you, it is NOT restricted but should be taken in moderation or limited.

• How do I measure fat loss and muscle gain?

  2011-06-06 17:25:27

  1 Answer(s)

  Weighing and recording will give you your weight trend as you lose fat and gain again as your muscle builds up. Skin calipers can assist you in knowing if you are losing fat alone and not muscles. Visual record with photos.

• What is heavier fat or muscle?

  2011-06-06 17:24:44

  1 Answer(s)

  Basically, muscle is heavier because muscle is 70% water. But fat takes more space than fat. Therefore in weighing, a weight lifter may be heavier than a fat man. If you intend to lose the fat and the muscle, diet alone can work. But if you wanted to look firm and not sagging as you lose your fat, exercise as well to firm up as the muscle were left behind.

• Water is healthy and is filling. Can I replace half of my meals with water?

  2011-06-06 17:23:56

  1 Answer(s)

  Yes it is healthy in the sense that it washes away toxins and prevents dehydration. But it is not healthy enough to compensate nutrient needs that water cannot give. Food is where most vitamins and minerals our body needs can be found. It is just a matter of knowing the right kind of food and the amount that should be taken.

• What is the effect of sauna in weight loss?

  2011-06-06 17:23:21

  1 Answer(s)

  Due to the high temperature in sauna, body water is lost thereby reducing weight. This is not long term, in fact easily goes back up upon intake of fluid to replenish and in avoidance of dehydration. Dry heat or steam, they both make one perspire losing body fluid.

• Can I have sweets though I am Diabetic if I can manage my blood sugar?

  2011-06-06 17:22:46

  1 Answer(s)

  Diabetes is manageable. And knowing your body and its reaction to food can help patients with diabetes know what he can avoid or what he can minimize. There are sensitive individuals whose blood sugar shoots up with a bite of mangoes but there are some who does not. The sane goes for other sweets. Some can even have chocolates. But the amount have to be limited. Just to take off the craving, some take just a bite or two. It is a matter of control and discipline.

• Is it true that sitting down after a meal makes the stomach go bigger?

  2011-06-06 17:01:22

  1 Answer(s)

  Literally, NO. It is a misconception if they believe that the food cannot get digested or pass through the stomach because it gets trapped when one is seated down. But scientifically, YES. The stomach gets bigger as time goes by because you do not burn the food taken when seated as compared to when standing or when there is movement. We go back to the basic of metabolism of energy by movement/exercise. It does not necessarily mean “right after eating”. Standing up burns energy and the more you do it the better, more so with walking or exercising.

• Is my food preference affecting the foul smell of my breath?

  2011-06-06 16:58:53

  1 Answer(s)

  There are food that contributes to the untoward mouth odor like spices such as garlic and onion. Acidic foods tend to go rancid inside the mouth producing a different smell. But it’s not just the food we eat. There are other factors that can lead to halitosis like smoking, decaying teeth, gastrointestinal problem, improper hygiene, and even irregular bowel movement which we can also blame if not the food.

• Is my mother right in saying “I have to eat for two now that I am pregnant?”?

  2011-06-06 16:58:18

  1 Answer(s)

  No. There is two of you but you are a lot bigger than the fetus. The quantity of food you need prior to pregnancy will not suffice but it is not to be doubled because the fetus inside you is not as big as you and needs only a few. There are recommended caloric intake as well as for the vitamins and minerals needed to support growth and ensure total health of both the mother and the fetus.

• Can I continue with my dieting though I am now pregnant?

  2011-06-06 16:57:49

  1 Answer(s)

  Diet for weight loss is not advisable during pregnancy. The diet prior to conception will have to be adjusted temporarily to provide sufficient nutrition to both the mother and the child. Additional calories will be given as the fetus grows. Needed vitamins and minerals will have to be supplemented if cannot meet requirement from the food eaten like calcium and folic acid. This will continue on a few months after birth especially if breastfeeding.

• How is weight significant to pregnancy?

  2011-06-06 16:57:02

  1 Answer(s)

  Weight gain is normal for pregnant women due to the increasing weight of the child inside. There is diet guidance to ensure that the fetus is getting the proper nutrition. Excess will make it too big for a normal delivery and undernourishment puts it at risk to still birth, premature birth, at risk to birth defects and illnesses, and/or unhealthy baby when borne. Appropriate calories will have to be taken in varying levels depending on the age of fetus. Nutritional guidance for the needed vitamins and minerals both for the mother and the baby will have to be ensured from the start until birth.

• Is there any difference between a regular bike and a stationary bike pertaining to weight loss? Which is better?

  2011-06-06 16:55:48

  1 Answer(s)

  They are equipments as well as motivational tools which will tell the advantage of one over the other depending on ones preference. If you are an outdoor type of person you would love the bike that will take your outdoors more than that of a stationary bike. There also will be a great difference on the added accessories to make it more conducive. Most stationary bikes have the control for effort, have timer and calorie counting equipment, and some even have variations to increase concentration on muscles in the arms as well that is not commonly available in regular bikes. Nothing is better as one is more motivating for the individuals preference.

• Do slimming belt really cause weight loss?

  2011-06-06 16:54:23

  1 Answer(s)

  Slimming belts/straps make you lose water, thereby making you lose a few pounds. If your goal is to lose weight and body fat you have to focus on your total body weight and not on certain area in your body. Weight experts confirm that the body is not made to lose fat per part. The first to go are visceral fats before the subcutaneous fats by using it as fatty acids. Therefore, one have to lose them first through exercise and diet before the visible will be lost. Luckily, the belly is included in the firsts to go, but not with mere outside contraptions.

• Does diet pill have any advantage over natural dieting?

  2011-06-06 16:53:41

  1 Answer(s)

  Except for the weight loss seeming to be easier, there is none. The use of diet pill do not guarantee long term weight loss. It may have side effects, reversible or irreversible, it usually make you lose fluid, electrolytes, vitamins and minerals, and it can be habitual making you dependent. These are the risks you have to face as compared to just being patient with the natural way of losing weight.

• My daughter is 5 years old and have body odor already, why so?

  2011-06-06 16:52:54

  1 Answer(s)

  If my assumption is correct, your daughter is overweight or obese as well. This may be the cause for the body odor at such an early age. Obesity is related to toxins in the body as much as toxin is related to body odor. Check with your pediatrician and dietitian for appropriate diet for your daughter to achieve healthy weight thereby removing body odor. Obesity can lead to more serious illness such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease and others which in turn can be the cause of body odor. There are also products that can be used temporarily to lessen the odor that will have to be milder for kids.

• Is scoliosis reversible by calcium intake?

  2011-06-04 12:12:44

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  Scoliosis is the term used for the curvature of the spine. The moment it is curved, it can be reversed only by exercise or surgery for more pronounced curvature. Insufficient calcium intake may have caused scoliosis since the spine have not been as strong as it should be, but there are also other factors such as heredity or fall during childhood. Calcium intake when the spine is curved already will not straighten it back.

• Is osteoporosis reversible by intake of loads of calcium?

  2011-06-04 12:12:13

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  Calcium is what makes the bone, and osteoporosis is the thinning of the bones due to lack of calcium making it brittle and porous. With intake of calcium, it may be reversed if there are no other factors that have resulted to calcium deficiency like problems with absorption due to lack of supporting nutrients like vitamin D, health related problems with thyroids or the estrogen, the intake of too much antacids that inhibits calcium excretion, lack of exercise, and many other more factors. Oterwise, it is reversible (if still at a young age) when the needed bone components needed for absorption are available and working.

• I ran for kilometers, what should be my diet for me to last?

  2011-06-04 12:11:44

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  Your diet is called ENDURANCE DIET. You need complex carbohydrates for your fuel, and this type of carbohydrate is released slowly unlike simple carbohydrates which were released quickly. Too much fiber can make you feel full and bloated, causing discomfort during the run. It is advisable to make use of the supplements now out in the market as they can easily be digested as compared to solids therefore reaching your muscles faster.

• I am a swimmer and a sprinter, what is the best diet for me?

  2011-06-04 12:10:57

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  Sprinters have to be fast, therefore have to be light and lean. Achievement of Desirable Body Weight is as necessary as having low body fat. Since swimming is an aerobic exercise, calories are needed for use. Nutrient dense food has to be taken subdividing it to 6 small feedings. Protein is essential to build the needed muscles; and Complex carbohydrates are encouraged more than simple (sweets) for fuel. However, 2-3 hours before the event carbohydrates should not be taken but avoid high fat meals as they do not easily digest. It has to be 4 hours since last meal prior to event. Remember that fluid intake is necessary to combat dehydrations because this can lead to cramps. Fluids have to be taken before, during and after event in appropriate amounts and timing.

• What are the disadvantages of Greenlane Diet?

  2011-06-04 12:10:13

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  The severe restriction of calories primarily results with loss of body fluids. It may be effective in weight reduction but is putting body to traumatic stress which is harmful and dangerous. The practice lessens metabolism thereby provide inconsistent weight gain and weight loss. The use of their own product also is not a likable idea, making it look like a marketing strategy.

• What is the relevance of fat in an epileptic diet? Do I need to be on a high fat because I am epileptic? How about my weight?

  2011-06-04 12:09:20

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  There have been many successful research regarding the avoidance of seizures in epilepsy with high fat intake. And this brought about the Ketogenic Diet, which have 4:1 ratio between fat and carbohydrates. BUT this is being used to children with epilepsy only probably due to the long term effects a ketogenic diet brings about which are gallbladder and kidney stones, constipation, hypertension, cancers, cardiovascular disease and so many more. Adults who have epilepsy are not recommended to be on a high fat diet. Achievement of DBW is advised to everyone, with or without any illness.

• What are the disadvantages of Scarsdale Diet?

  2011-06-04 12:06:09

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  The restriction for carbohydrates are too low and may have great effect in the body processes needing carbohydrates to compensate glucose needs of the body. It will therefore not be enough to be used for energy and for brain and cell needs. The same goes with the process of Ketosis to which is deemed healthy for short term but until when?

• What are the disadvantages of Atkins Diet?

  2011-06-04 12:05:27

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  The high fat content of the diet can put dieter at a high risk to cardiovascular diseases. The intake of not more than 30% in the diet that has been the basis for most health agencies and practitioners is disregarded, instead the diet gives more than 30%. New Atkins diet on the other hand was the revision that instills the use of good fat and within the appropriate level. The same goes with the process of Ketosis to which is deemed healthy for short term but until when? The use of their own product also is not a likable idea, making it look like a marketing strategy.

• What are the disadvantages of Suzanne Somers Diet?

  2011-06-04 12:04:47

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  Suzanne Somers diet gives you specific foods to eat but insufficient in guiding dieter to meal planning. The stated foods to avoid are nutritious and is needed by the body like milk and nuts. This restriction may actually put dieter to insufficient calcium intake. With the limitation to carbohydrates, it is highly likely that dieter may regain weight or even more when high carbohyrate will later on be consumed. The diet also do not state any scientific evidence to the relation of food combining and dieting as much as the beneficial effect of exercise.

• What are the advantages of Suzanne Somers Diet?

  2011-06-04 12:04:05

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  The diet includes quality protein for muscle maintenance and for body needs such as metabolism. It is perfect for people who need more option to food preference since it allows greater number of food than other fad diets. This will then avoid backsliding and yoyo weight loss. It is also easy to follow because it does not need calorie counting that confuses people who are not well versed with calories. Feedback says many dieter who patronized Somers diet developed better gastrointestinal function.

• Is it okay to combine diet pills and dieting?

  2011-06-04 12:03:19

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  If the goal is to lose weight it is always diet and exercise for healthy weight loss. BUT if diet pill is a preference it will be oaky if it is prescribed and is combined with proper dieting. As in the case of Xenical, a guided diet that is low in fat must be followed to reduce untoward side effects. The same goes for other pills, they have specific dietary advice to follow. The best is to consult your physician for the right approach.

• What is the relationship between antioxidants and dieting?

  2011-06-04 12:01:53

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  Antioxidant is for total health care. We are taking in foods that are high in antioxidants to fight toxins that pollute our body. We use them to fight aging. The same goes for dieting. We are dieting both for good health and for younger looking skin, for vitality, for our total well being. They share the same goal, they both can help us in achieving what we desire most, good health.

• Is it possible for Diabetics to undergo Bariatric surgery?

  2011-06-03 05:23:21

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  At present there are sill undergoing studies to prove of the relevance of gartric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy for diabetics. They are successful operations and above 70% of those diabetics who underwent one study either have improved or resolved diabetes. Although advice is only diabetics who are morbidly obese undergoes such surgeries.

• Is there a long term problem with Bariatric surgery?

  2011-06-03 05:22:51

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  Aside from the personal lifestyle adjustments that can be long term depending on the persons ability to adapt, will be the partner’s if married. It is common for post-surgical patients who have undergone bariatric surgery to have divorce. There are cases that the patient suddenly sees his/her partner unworthy of him/her or the partner have insecurities affecting the marriage, or the lifestyle change and the stress takes its toll on the relationship. It is therefore important to consider all possibilities of a pre and post operative concerns prior to decision of undergoing the surgery.

• When am I eligible to go on a weight loss surgery?

  2011-06-03 05:22:19

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  Varying weight loss surgeries are done now for obese people that have no other option left to lose weight. They who have tried dieting and exercising for health concerns and such did not work to achieve goal and who have higher risk to health problems of staying as such than undergoing surgery is given the option of a weight loss surgery known as Bariatric surgery.

• What is a Weight Loss Coach?

  2011-06-03 05:21:48

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  They are experts that focuses on health and nutrition to achieve the weight goal. They are mostly nutritionists or dietitians with degrees in the medical field as well as psychology that which are helpful and needed in dealing with weight watchers. They have the skill and the wisdom to make use of appropriate measures in weight management.

• What is the difference of Green tea over other teas and coffee?

  2011-06-03 05:21:16

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  Greentea for one have caffeine that functions differently over coffee. It stimulates circulation and metabolism. And the more oxygen we have in the brain, the greater improvement there is for muscle functions as well as our mental capacity. Tannins are also present in green tea that contributes to relaxation as well as the amino acid L-theanine that promotes state of relaxed awareness without making you sleepy.

• Who is Sadie Frost and what is her relation to dieting?

  2011-06-03 05:20:46

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  Sadie Frost is a celebrity that is onto Detox diet. She is an actress, now a designer that looks young and vibrant in her 40’s. She admits to doing Detox diet and that is the reason for her looks and good health. She not only go into this diet but she does Yoga, Pilates and trainings as well.

• What is detox diet?

  2011-06-03 05:20:03

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  Detox diet is a popular diet to which aims in removing toxins from the body. It is short termed. It is focused on self healing by raising energy levels, stimulating digestive health and improving concentration. This diet can be a 3day diet, 5, 7 or longer. It is said to remove headaches, acidity, mucus, inflammations , and prevents all of them including premature aging and some diseases. Processed foods and everything else with chemicals, toxins and allergens are avoided during the dieting which are commonlydone in retreat warding of stress and other contributory factors.

• What is Scarsdale Diet?

  2011-06-03 05:19:26

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  Scarsdale Diet is a Low Fat, High Protein diet that have a different approach for it 34.5-43-22.5 ratio to carbohydrate, protein and fat. A Dr. Herman Tarnower of Scarsdale, USA did a 19year research and study prior to release of this diet. A 20 pound weight loss is expected with this diet but because of the very low calories it is not recommended by professionals for health concerns. Author was murdered and is related to a very interesting and varied love life.

• When did sugar substitute came about?

  2011-06-03 05:18:54

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  It was in 1958 when the very first sugar substitute went out the market. It is Saccharine who made it first followed by aspartame in 1981. In 1958 this new revolution to dieting made it bigger with the first diet soda, a sugar free beverage known as Tab.

• Are sugar substitutes cancerous?

  2011-06-03 05:18:02

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  There are many different sugar substitutes out in the market, and some have undergone research that gives evidences of increasing risk to cancer. Aspartame have been found to have such an effect as well as to the possible risks to Alzeighmers Disease.

• Is it true that the author of Atkins diet died and it is because of that very diet?

  2011-06-03 05:17:13

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  At 72, Dr. Robert C. Atkins died. That was on April 8, 2003 but not was not because of his diet or any other medical illness. He had an accident while walking in New York on his way to work and sustained head injuries causing death. The Atkins diet has garnered much attention as much as many controversies and negative comments but it has high contribution to the diet community and research.

• Who began the counting of calories?

  2011-06-03 05:16:28

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  It was 1918 when the counting of calories started. It was started by a Dr. Lulu Peters. This was the very first time that the weight loss was focused on calories. She is overweight since childhood and reached an astounding 100kg. She became very famous with her newspaper columns in America and with her wise advices to weight and heath.

• Who invented dieting?

  2011-06-03 05:15:51

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  It was in 1898 when the very first DIET started. The man to initiate the idea of dieting was Horace Fletcher who is more known as the “Great Masticator”. He believes that one has to chew every bite 100 times to aid digestion. He lost 42 of his 205 pounds. This is also the time when the “tape worm diet” surfaced which is by taking a diet pill with tapeworms.

• When did “Fad Dieting” started?

  2011-06-03 05:15:13

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  Fad diet started in 1930. It is called the “Hollywood Diet” which is more known today as the “Grapefruit Diet”. It has a very low 500 calorie requirement for a day for the whole 18 days. Added to grapefruit are hard-boiled eggs, green vegetables and melba toast distributed within the day.

• Who started Atkins Diet?

  2011-06-03 05:14:16

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  Dr. Robert C. Atkins revolutionized dieting in 1972 with the high protein, high fat, low calorie “Atkins diet”. He release his book “Dr. Atkins’ Diet Revolution” though many medical experts go against the principles of this diet. He believe in all his teachings (though there were obvious changes in his approach in his NEW ATKINS DIET) and he had many achievements as the years go by up until his death in 2003.

• What is the problem with ketones? Why do people react negatively with Atkins Diet because of it?

  2011-06-02 09:28:51

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  With Atkins diet responses, it is most probably because people believe that since the body is using ketones and there is not much carbohydrates, there also is not much glucose to be used for the many purposes like the energy source for the brain, for the cells, for nerve conduction, muscle cell contraction and active transport and the production of chemical substances among many others. But the truth is, our body can convert fat to glucose.

• Why is Ketosis mentioned often with Atkins Diet?

  2011-06-02 09:27:55

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  Ketosis is the process of our body using fat as energy instead of carbohydrates. This is the reason why ketosis is related to Atkins. In Atkins diet, carbohydrate intake is minimal and is the other way around for fat. Therefore those on Atkins Diet uses ketones for energy.

• What is the NEW ATKINS DIET?

  2011-06-02 09:00:31

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  It is basically the same in principle of having a Low Carbohydrate - High Fat diet but this time with more emphasis on the quality of fat, on lean meat, on fruits and vegetables, on whole grains, and on being active and exercises. Better considerations are given to diabetics and vegetarians this time, as much as to busy people.

• Are there phases to Atkins diet?

  2011-06-02 08:59:36

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  There are phases: the restrictive induction phase that lasts for a minimum of two weeks, Ongoing Weight Loss phase where in additional carbs from vegetables on a weekly basis are given, and the maintenance phases which is accepts additional carbs ONLY if weight is maintained. Any food that may increase weight is restricted.

• Is there an exercise recommendation with Special K diet?

  2011-06-02 08:42:12

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  Exercise should always be included whatever diet is being recommended unless medically disapporved. The Special K diet advices a 30 minue daily "activity" that can be best be exercise. Exercise promotes good health and not just to lose or maintain weight.

• Is food combining effective in weight reduction?

  2011-06-02 08:35:55

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  There have been no scientifc research about it, but it is the approache used in Suzanne Somers diet. And according to author, it is effective. Weight loss may effect with the limitation of food preference erasing the tendency to overeat. There have been positive reports from dieters following the said diet saying it imporved their digestive function.

• Is there an exercise needed with Suzanne Somers diet?

  2011-06-02 08:30:43

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  Author admits not to be a fan of the gym. But with her diet, she do aerobic exercise thrice a week. She uses even thigh master at home as her form of energy expenditure.

• Are there any recommended food for the Belinda Blenn diet?

  2011-06-02 08:20:10

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  Aside from natural foods like asparagus, lentil, berries, pears, , bananas, papaya figs, almonds, oats, low fat natural yogurt, Sweet potato, eggs, ground flaxseed, cinnamon, lean meat, whey protein, coffee, tea is a supplement, the Get Lean Powerhouse Protein Shake.

• Is there a phase to go through with Belinda Blenn Diet?

  2011-06-02 08:19:15

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  There are three phases with the belief that an individual needs gradual change to make the program effective. There is a MOMENTUM, ACCELERATION AND PEAK PHASES. Momentum is the adjustment phase for the change in eating habits including the quantity. Acceleration is the losing of fat phase due to the change, while eating and not starving. Peak phase is the most awaited phase: achievement of goal.

• What is a Belinda Benn Diet?

  2011-06-02 08:18:19

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  This diet is devised for weight loss but is geared to a permanent healthy lifestyle. Writer is a fitness trainer and a model making it more believing coming from experienced expert. The expected changes is for long term unlike other fad diets that will make you crave more after a while of being starved. The diet also needs to be combined with a e diet also needs to be combined with like other fad diets that will make you crave more after a while of being starved. 30-minute weight training workout two or three times a week.

• Is there a special diet I have to take prior to starting a program in the gym?

  2011-06-02 07:47:23

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  Not really. An adjustment diet may be given “during” depending on the program, if it is weight loss, weight gain, muscle building, etcetera. The dietitian will design the diet based on your present diet. It is not what dietitians want that has to be followed but what the individual can tolerate for it to be an easy change. Not abrupt, not dictatorial. From that diet it will progress to how it should be. Because if not, it will not always be successful as the individual may not carry on if he/she finds it too hard and seems impossible to follow through.

• What is transfat?

  2011-06-02 07:46:22

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  Transfatty acid is the by-product of reheating of oil as well as the fat created in a process done to stabilize PUFA called hydrogenation. This were specifically manufactured to make commercial products fat more lasting like in the case of fast foods, processed foods, commercially baked goodies, and those stick margarines. Transfat is harmful to health of the heart and makes one at risk to some cancers.

• Can we trust what food labels say?

  2011-06-02 07:45:45

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  Food labeling is under Food and Drugs Act. Any product that passes it must possess what it needs for it to pass including nutrient labeling. The consumer’s safety is the reason for this law to have been borne. It will be the company selling the product’s full responsibility who mislabels intentionally or unintentionally for any inconsistently or problems arising from it. We should be able to trust the food labels.

• Why are there different kinds of vegetable oils?

  2011-06-02 07:44:00

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  There are different kinds of oil because of their different fat content:

  
  Corn oil, soybean oil, walnut oil, sesame oil, sunflower and safflower oil are POLYUNSATURATED. Polyunsaturated fats help lower blood cholesterol, contains essential fatty acids and have the characteristic of helpingin the contractility of the heart. These fats are the ones found also in fish. Olive oil and canola oil both as well as avocado, pistachio and walnuts are MONOUNSATURATED FAT which likewise are beneficial in lowering bad cholesterols at the same time increasing good cholesterol.

• Is there a Vitamin B1 overdose?

  2011-06-02 04:14:59

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  Above the recommended daily allowance of 8-10 mg of Vitamin B1 may burden kidney but there is no conclusive evidence that it does. Vitamin B1 is water soluble, therefore unlikely to have toxicity unless given intravenously which may cause anaphylactic shock.

• What is the dietary guideline to follow for a total health care?

  2011-06-02 04:13:44

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  1. Achieve and maintain healthy weight
  2. Reduce fat consumption especially saturated fat/bad fat
  3. Reduce intake of cholesterol rich food especially bad cholesterol
  4. Reduce intake of salt and salty foods
  5. Increase fiber in the diet
  6. Drink less caffeine and alcohol
  7. Take vitamin/supplement if needed
  8. Have sufficient rest
  9. Less stress to life..BE HAPPY.

• Where else can we find caffeine other than coffee and tea?

  2011-06-02 04:12:47

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  Chocolates, cola drinks, some analgesics also have them (Excedrine, cafegot).

  Each source vary with caffeine content:
  Beverage (180 ml. cup)
  Brewed coffee 80-140 mg
  Instant coffee 60-100 mg
  Decaffeinated coffee 1-6 mg
  Tea bags 25-75 mg
  Cocoa 10-50 mg
  8 oz Cola drinks 15-50mg

• What are the samples of SALT FREE HERBS AND SPICES for fish diet can you give?

  2011-06-02 04:11:56

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  Fresh herbs and spices (or salt free): Garlic, onion, bay leaf, oregano, pepper, paprika, thyme, rosemary, curry, cumin, parsley, dill, leeks, caraway seeds, celery, dry mustard, chili, tarragon, chervil, savory, basil, fennel, are just some that can be used. Just be creative.

• What is the benefit of Vitamin B1?

  2011-06-02 04:09:34

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  Vitamin B1 plays a role in the proper functioning of the heart and the nervous system. It assists in the metabolism of fatty acids and carbohydrates like rice and sugar to convert it as energy. It helps in the function of nerve cells, assists in blood formation and brain function. Vitamin B1 is an anti oxidant that helps fight radicals. There are mention of Thiamin helping alcohol withdrawal and in some anorexics.

• What are good sources of Vitamin B1?

  2011-06-02 04:08:01

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  Vitamin B1 or Thiamin can be found mostly in pork, liver and glandular organs. It is also present in eggyolks, rice, nuts and legumes such as beans, mung beans, and string beans.

• I have a calculated diet, will alcohol consumption affect it?

  2011-06-02 04:07:32

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  Alcoholic drinks have varying caloric content the same way that their alcohol levels vary. A bottle of beer (cerveza) have 163 calories with 3 � fat content and 4-8 alcohol while Red Wine have 73 calories with 1 � fat content and 10-22 alcohol, and so on. Mixed drinks likewise have different levels and concentrations. Therefore it is wiser that the dietitians calculating your diet should be informed of the frequency, kind and amount of drinks favored for a more precise advice. But it is discouraged for additional calories that instead can be added to food allowance, more so for the health risks with alcohol consumption and lifestyle effect.

• Is 1000 calorie diet okay for me? I am 5’6”.?

  2011-06-02 04:06:58

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  For a 5’6” female, with sedentary lifestyle, I would give 1600 calories for the first to two weeks and progress to 1135 calories for the next to effect healthy weight loss. That will compose of 142 gm carbohydrates, 56 gm protein and 25 gm fat. As energy expenditure increases, calories increases and so does the CHO-PRO-FAT. The distribution also will vary depending on goals, on activities and of preference. Diet computations are highly personalized and so I cannot outright give you in depth details.

• What happens to spaces when the fats were removed after a liposuction?

  2011-06-02 04:06:21

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  According to experts, after liposuction the skin contracts but not so much that some have to be removed if desired, especially if the patient is not so young anymore. There are some who says that the removed fat returns back in a year or less. At times it does not return to where fat was removed but even to other parts of the body. The body grows new fat cells whenever it dies every about 7 years or whenever there is a loss like in liposuction, and it controls the number of fat cells the same way that if controls the amount of fat.

• What are good sources of Vitamin A?

  2011-06-02 04:05:17

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  Vitamin A can be found mostly in eggyolks, milk, butter, cheese, liver, and in green mussles. It is highly contained in green leafy vegetables such as spinach, swamp cabbage, kale and yellow fruits and vegetables such as squash, carrots, yellow corn, papaya.

• Are eating disorders curable?

  2011-06-02 04:04:00

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  YES. Victims of this disorder just have to trust again themselves towards reaction to food. The support of their family and friends are important with the assurance that weight is not important. Dieting brought about these conditions and foregoing it is the key. It is vital to make them feel normal again around food and to love their bodies as it is.

• What is Bulemia? Is it psychological?

  2011-06-02 04:02:59

  1 Answer(s)

  Bulemia is an eating disorder brought about by the intense desire to lose weight. It is classified as uncontrolled eating, bingeing, in a very fast manner followed by purging through self inflicted vomiting, laxative or enema abuse. Bulimia usually develops from constant reprimand to lose weight or from being with friends that are slim and proper while the bulimic is not. It starts with dieting. Fear for food develops and then craves due to starvation. More like Yoyo dieting in the extreme. It is psychological but just to a specific concern.

• If I take Orlistat, does that mean I can eat any that I want?

  2011-06-01 05:52:12

  1 Answer(s)

  NO. The right diet should still have to be consumed. Calculated diet with lesser calories and low in fat would have to be followed. If the diet consists of high fat you will experience gastrointestinal discomfort such as stomach cramps, bloating, loose bowel movement and oily discharge as this diet pill prevents absorption of fat consumed and flushes it out.

• Is Alli Pill and Xenical the same?

  2011-06-01 05:43:42

  1 Answer(s)

  Alli pill and Xenical are both used to lose weight by preventing absorption of fat consumed. It inhibits the action of the enzyme that digest fat in the intestines therefore flushes out fat. Xenical contains 120mg of orlistat that which prevents 30% of the fat to be absorbed and Alli Pill contains half the amount therefore preventing half of what xenical can stop. BUT Alli Pill is said to have 80% the strengthof Xenical so weight loss is not half less.

• Y aunt used Reductil years ago and lost weight, are there any side effect? Can I still use it?

  2011-06-01 05:42:54

  1 Answer(s)

  Reductil have been banned due to findings of being related to heart disease. Side effect of small increase in blood pressure have not been previously given much notice but research revealed intake of reductil poses problem to the heart. There are other drugs being used now with a doctors prescription for people with BMI (basal metabolic index) of 28 or more plus risk factors that other diseases if weight do not decrease and if exercise and diet alone did not effect weight loss.

• I am NOT a diabetic but can I use Metformin for its said effect in weight loss?

  2011-06-01 05:20:53

  1 Answer(s)

  Metformin is a drug used in managing diabetes. It has several benefits according to many studies and it includes lowering of insulin, prevention of diabetes, normalcy of the menstrual cycle, increased chance to conceiving, reduced risk to gestational diabetes, effect weight loss, lowers cholesterol and improves energy. Those however were studies with no conclusive evidence yet. Metformin have a number of side effects and one of which is loss of many vitamins and minerals like iron and B vitamins that results to varying diseases like anemia, cardiovascular disease, GI problems and so much more. Apart from it is the uncomfortable effects such as gastrointestinal disturbances and the feelings of fatigue and malaise. Metformin like any other drugs needs to be prescribed by physicians to the health risks with unguided use.

• When is obesity surgery necessary?

  2011-06-01 05:05:20

  1 Answer(s)

  After all have been done to lose the weight (diet, exercise, medication) and still there was no change, when the health risk is higher on present weight than undergoing surgery, when the patient/person is totally in accordance and insists that life situation is worth the risk, when health hazard posts as a problem now than after the surgery is done.

• How can I effect natural weight loss?

  2011-06-01 04:59:33

  1 Answer(s)

  The right dieting and exercise is the most effective, natural and healthy weight loss. Exercise to burn the energy from the food taken and Diet to give only the right amount of calories the body needs in relation to physical acitivty and body composition/height.

• What are the foods high in cholesterol?

  2011-06-01 04:56:23

  1 Answer(s)

  Included in the list of foods high in cholesterol are red meat (such as pork, beef, lamb), poultry (more on the skin and those with more taste such as legs and wings than breast), eggyolk, organ meats (like liver, heart), fat in milk and fat in crabs and shrimps.

  An maximum allowance of 250mg cholesterol per day can be taken from dietary sources since our body already produces its own cholesterol.

• What is Sacred Heart Diet?

  2011-06-01 04:43:46

  1 Answer(s)

  A sacred heart diet is a fad diet. It is a 7-day diet composing of specified items per day mostly soup, fruits and vegetables for the first 3 days, inclusion of unlimited skim milk on the 4th day, change to beef and vegetables on the 5th and 6th day, and brown rice and vegetables on the 7th. Though named after a hospital, they assure it did not come from them. There are variations to it as well but no matter which, the American Heart Association says “it’s phony”. It is definitely not for overweight cardiac patients as it is said to be designed specifically for because it is NOT recommended by professionals even for healthy individuals.

• What is Grapefruit Diet?

  2011-06-01 04:42:59

  1 Answer(s)

  A Grapefruit diet is a fad diet that uses grapefruit with some varieties. It has a very low calorie requirement for a day. This diet is not recommended by professionals. It is incomplete and cannot support all body needs. This is a form of crash dieting and a maximum of 3 days is limited to apply such a diet or it will put your body at risk to slower metabolism, subsequent weight gain that can even be higher than original weight and too much nutrient insufficiency.

• What is Greenlane Diet?

  2011-06-01 04:42:26

  1 Answer(s)

  A greenlane diet is a fad diet considered to be under crash dieting. It is excessive limitation to calorie which is a mere 700calorie per day that is hazardous to health. This is a diet not recommended by health specialists. A maximum of 3 days is limited to apply such a diet or it will put your body at risk to slower metabolism and subsequent weight gain that can even be higher than original weight.

• What is Suzanne Somers diet?

  2011-06-01 04:41:28

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  Suzanne Somers Diet is a fad diet that has been known to be the celebrity Suzanne Somer’s personal diet. It is a weight loss diet has no specification to the amount of calorie intake (as long as it is 3 meals) instead gives emphasis on the food combination. Vegetables can be eaten with protein and fat, but not carbs. Carbohydrates on the other hand can be eaten with vegetables if with no fat. Fruits can be eaten alone with empty stomach. And 3 hours interval have to be considered for every different combination. Se have so called funcky foods to avoid such as sugar, white flour, honey, maple syrup, carrot, avocado, banana, sweet potatoes, nuts, whole milk, yogurt and many others stipulated in her book.

• What is Special K Diet?

  2011-06-01 04:39:21

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  Special K diet is a diet from the known Kellogg’s Company wherein you are required to eat for two weeks a bowl of Special K breakfast cereal(45g) and � cup low fat milk twice daily within the 3 main meals either breakfast, lunch, supper. It is a marketing strategy with appropriate advices giving the public the option to balance it with 1 complete meal and snacks that is nutritionally adequate and an advice for exercise.

• What is Feingold Diet?

  2011-06-01 04:38:45

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  Feingold Diet is a kind of elimination diet where in additives and chemical compounds are eliminated in the diet to determine allergies as well as adhering to some research of it being beneficial to children with ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder). There have been pro’s and con’s up to date stating different experiences to the effectivity or non-effective studies.

• What is Elimination Diet?

  2011-06-01 04:37:45

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  Elimination diet is a test used to determine precisely the source of food allergy. This is commonly used to children since they are yet discovering one food to another. With this test, you will determine which among the foods eaten causes allergic reaction by eliminating one food or food component at a time. There are several types of elimination diet. Basic refrains eating eggs, dairy, wheat, citrus, corn and processed for seven days then added back individually for several days. Other types need fasting with only water intake, and many other variations.

• What is a NOCARB DIET? Is it healthy?

  2011-06-01 03:16:08

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  A NoCarbohydrate diet is a fad diet that is not advised by health experts. It is a diet restricting all sources of carbohydrates including good sources of the needed vitamins and minerals. Carbohydrates is an essential part of a diet because it provides us the energy we need for the day. There are SIMPLE AND COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES. Simple carbohydrates can be restricted. These are the sugars and sweets. Complex carbohydrates coming from grains, cereals, bread, fruits and vegetables should not be restricted. It can be a LOW CARB DIET instead with the appropriate protein and fat distribution as per calculated by a dietitian with the assistance of supplements.

• Do all diet recipes taste bland?

  2011-06-01 03:15:38

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  NO. If the goal is weight reduction the caloric content will be the focus. There should be proper distribution of the 3 essentials carbo, protein and fat. The taste can be adjusted but with less fat. If salt is avoided due to other dietary restrictions, salt free herbs and spices as well as substitutes available in the market can be used.

• What can motivate a dieter to push through with reducing weight?

  2011-06-01 03:14:15

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  It is better to focus on health implication than body shape as this tend to result in eating disorder. Information on the relationship of food, weight and health have to be provided. The processes have to be explained and the positive achievement of goal. Professional should patiently give advice on food intake and the rationales to adjustment.

• I have been into dieting for months but I usually lose confident and goes back to previous eating pattern. What can you advice?

  2011-06-01 03:12:02

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  You have to know the goal, the approximate length of time it will take to reach it, the process, the requirements...in short total knowledge of what to do and what to expect. Dieting is a responsibility. Success will depend on your conviction to finish what you started. Know the pro’s and con’s. Will dieting make you healthier? Will it make you better looking? Will you feel better? Know that with constant dieting and splurging pattern will make you a YOYO DIETER. And the adjusting and readjusting this puts your health at risk. Knowledge and motivation is what you need. It is best to seek proper guidance from the health expert.

• What can help to motivate my husband to exercise?

  2011-06-01 03:10:51

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  More often than not, those that exercise in an environment where others exercise too are highly motivating. The gym have this inviting aura for those who need to lose weight. The goal is rubbed in with the others achieving it. Having something in common makes it more challenging and interesting. Exercising in the home where there is not much to see can be boring. Some motivates themselves with watching television or listening to their preferred music. Some who loves nature do the exercising outside, near the ocean, among trees, surrounded by flowers, etcetera. Imparting of knowledge though books, lectures, or cds also are highly motivating materials that can be used.

• I love sweets, how do I know I have Diabetes already?

  2011-06-01 03:09:50

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  Blood chemistry result will confirm if you have Diabetes but general symptoms like POLYURIA or frequent urination than usual, POLYPHAGIA or increased appetite, and POLYDIPSIA or the urge to drink due to unquenched excessive thirst can be a warning signal. Dehydration, weight loss and weakness follows. It can also be noticed when there is decreased ability for wounds to heal.

• Are Dietitians doctors?

  2011-06-01 02:03:30

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  Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics is the course taken to be a Nutritionist-Dietitian. A licensure examination allows you to practice and be a professional either in the food service, community, fitness centers or in a hospital. Being a Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian (RND) do not make you a doctor but makes you a professional that is responsible for the total well being of people concerning nutritional care. There are branches of nutrition that has to be mastered in the clinical or hospital settings making dietitian look like doctors: Diet therapy where in food is used for therapeutic purposes. Clinical nutrition is the modification of nutritional needs for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases.

• Is there a Vitamin C overdose?

  2011-06-01 01:52:35

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  Above the recommended daily allowance of 65-90mg of Vitamin C may burden kidney but there is no conclusive evidence that it does. Vitamin C can be easily excreted through the urine and this is the reason for kidney concern . There is a rare chance for overdose but to much may induce stomach upset due to hyperacidity.

• What is the benefit of Vitamin C?

  2011-06-01 01:52:02

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  Vitamins C is responsible in keeping bones, teeth and blood vessels healthy. It also plays a role in the formation of collagen. Vitamin C is known to help fight infection. In the event that there is colds and/or phlegm, it is advisable to increase intake of Vitamin C either from dietary source or supplement.

• What are good sources of Vitamin C?

  2011-06-01 01:50:55

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  Vitamin C or Ascorbic Acid is the most popular vitamin. It can easily be acquired in citrus fruits like oranges, pomelo, and lemon, strawberries, guava, and so many other more. It is also present in vegetables like lettuce and cabbage. Since it is not produced by or body it is optimum that we have it everyday.

• I have hemorrhoids, what is your advice?

  2011-06-01 01:48:41

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  Hemorrhoid is an after effect of constipation where in the blood vessels around anal have ruptured. To avoid pain, constipation have to be avoided. Regularize elimination, increase fluid intake, consult dietitian for appropriate increase in fat in the diet for lubricant. Instead of a high fiber diet, you will be given LOW FIBER to reduce irritation with too much roughage. BLAND DIET restriction will be given to restrict irritating components such as spicy food and those irritating fibers.

• My schedule at work do not allow me to eat on time and I usually have stomach upset after a meal. Is it acid? What can I do to avoid it?

  2011-06-01 01:47:45

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  Dyspepsia or indigestion usually occurs when people do not have a regular eating pattern. This may be the reason for stomach upset more so than acid since you tend to have it after eating. Avoidance of haste and stressed meals can help alleviate dyspepsia. Try to regularized meal pattern, at least have a few bites or snacks in between. Be on a Low fiber diet to avoid irritation. Too fatty or spicy food, coffee and alcohol irritate the stomach as well so it is best limited or avoided. Smoking also contributes to dyspepsia.

• High fiber diet is not working for my constipation, what else can I do?

  2011-06-01 01:46:52

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  Aside from inclusion of fibrous fruits, vegetables and whole grain cereals in the diet to stimulate colon add agar-agar or jello’s as it increases water in feces. Increase you fluid intake to as much as possible. Include prunes or prune juice. Simple carbohydrates or sweets have high organic acid content that which helps in the peristalsis or movement of the bowels. Fat serves as lubricant but not too much that it exceeds fat allowance. Consult dietitian for proper distribution of calories. Laxatives can be used as prescribed by doctors, Mineral oil is not advisable as it causes malabsorption of fat soluble vitamins. Regular exercise will promote normal movement too. Practice regular elimination.

• I am constipated and I often use mineral oil as laxative. My mother noticed that I am losing weight, is it related?

  2011-06-01 01:46:16

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  There are many factors to weight reduction. It could be from insufficient dietary intake, insufficient sleep or rest, under lying illness, or drug-nutrient interaction. I cannot say that it is directly because of the laxative, but it could be. Laxatives especially mineral oil have side effect of nutrient malabsorption. There are food nutrient loss such as vitamins A,D,K (fat soluble vitamins), carotene, calcium and potassium. Laxative is not advisable for prolonged use.

• I am taking antibiotic (amoxicillin) at times I am working and cannot eat, is it okay? I do not get acidic anyway.?

  2011-06-01 01:45:19

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  There is a so-called DRUG AND NUTRIENT INTERACTION. The concern is for the effectivity of the drug and not simply because it will induce acidity and make you uncomfortable. There are medications that work best in acidic environment and some in non-acidic/base environment. Some drugs gets absorbed by food fibers, delaying or reducing absorption, and there are drugs that when in contact with solids in the gut promotes dissolution. Examples of those drugs delayed by food are some ampicillin, some amoxicillin, isoniazid, Phenobarbital, tetracycline.

• I am acidic, am I restricted to drink cold drinks?

  2011-06-01 01:43:58

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  The rationale for an acidic diet which is called Bland diet is to avoid producing acid. Iced or cold drinks and/or food do not produce acid. It is the kind of drink that makes it acidic. Coffee, tea, milk, soft drinks and alcohol are beverages that should be avoided. May it be hot or cold. Fruit shakes without milk is allowed while those with milk due to lactic acid production is avoided. A cold DECAFFEINATED coffee or tea is allowed over regular caffeinated coffee or tea. Any form of soft drinks or alcohol is restricted.

• I have hyperacidity every now and then, what can you advice to prevent it?

  2011-06-01 01:42:41

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  The diet for hyperacidity and ulcers is BLAND DIET. Food or beverage that induces acid is avoided such as coffee, tea, milk, softdrinks, alcohol and anything that contains them. Decaffeinated coffees and teas can be used in minimal amounts and some depending on tolerance. Fibrous vegetables that are not easily digestible like those in raw salads, leafy vegetables, broccoli, cauliflower, corn, and cabbage family. Fruit vegetables are preferable over them because the stomach can digest it much easier therefore not needing much acid. In the same way, fruits that are not easy to digest are avoided. Examples are pineapple, jackfruit, sour sop, and orange family. Highly seasoned foods also irritates the gut as much as it does with chili’s. Fat and fatty foods have to be avoided as well.

• My daughter possibly have anorexia, what can I do to help her?

  2011-05-31 14:04:28

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  Anorexia is a disorder that needs professional guidance. If your daughter is refusing to eat and she is in a condition that may be endangering her life, appropriate measure like tube feeding will be given. If it is still possible to feed her, it is advisable to give her Calorie dense foods. High calorie to compensate the loss that fastest possible way. She would have to be put on a small but frequent feeding as her fear of too much will make them resist even more, each meal should therefore be nutritious. Make ordinary milk more dense by adding ice cream or chocolates. Visible fat have to be avoid at first due to their fear of it.

• Is there a Vitamin K overdose?

  2011-05-31 14:03:09

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  Above the recommended daily allowance of 50-140mcg of Vitamin K may burden kidney but there is no conclusive evidence that it does. It is important for those using anti coagulant drugs to avoid intake of Vitamin K rich foods so as not to have drug-nutrient interaction.

• What is the benefit of Vitamin K?

  2011-05-31 14:02:19

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  Vitamin K is needed for normal blood clotting. It is helpful to have added dietary consumption of Vitamin K in case of surgery, bleeding and having illnesses like liver disease. Vitamin K have profound effect on the improvement of bone health minimizing risk to bone fractures.

• What are good sources of Vitamin K?

  2011-05-31 14:01:31

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  Vitamin K is a non essential vitamin. The body can produce it and produces all that it needs but further need can be found mostly in cows milk, liver, wheat, dark green leafy vegetables like broccoli, kale, spinach, brussel sprouts; and vegetable oils.

• What is Anorexia? How do I know I have it already?

  2011-05-31 14:00:28

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  There are two types of Anorexia: simple anorexia and anorexia nervosa. Both are eating disorders that leads to fear of being fat, but anorexia nervosa is carried to the point of insanity. Severe weight loss of at least 25% of original body weight loss is common. You will know that you are suffering from it when there is constipation, intolerance to cold, low blood pressure, slow heart rate, fat phobia and severe distortion of body image.

• How often can we eat fast food?

  2011-05-31 13:58:08

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  Know only that fast foods cannot always provide you with healthy foods. More often than not they provide you with food that is NOT healthy. The oil they use will not be good oil because they are more concerned with business than your health, and they will use the cheapest oil. Home cooked foods are much preferred.

• Is there a Vitamin E overdose?

  2011-05-31 13:56:02

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  Above the recommended daily allowance of 8-10 mg of Vitamin E may burden kidney but there is no conclusive evidence that it does. Research says excessive intake of Vitamin E may hinder absorption and metabolism of vitamins A and K. It has been touched also of the effect large doses to those taking blood thinners for increased risk to hemorrhage.

• What is the benefit of Vitamin E?

  2011-05-31 13:54:41

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  Aside from its main function of helping in the formation and function of red blood cells, muscles and other tissues, research after research says that vitamin E prevents cardiovascular diseases, some forms of cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and even cataracts.

• What are good sources of Vitamin E?

  2011-05-31 13:53:42

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  Vitamin E can be found mostly on fat like vegetable oilsCorn, canola, sunflower, sesame, cottonseed, peanut, rice bran, and palm oils; in nuts likealmonds, walnuts, peanuts, pistachios and hazelnuts; in legumes and grains such as Corn, lentils, wheat, rice, barley grass and oats; as well as in fish oil, wheat and wheat germ oil extracted from the germ of wheat. Vitamin E is one of the essential vitamins that our body do not produce therefore have to be incorporated in our diet.

• Other than meat, where else can I get protein? I am a vegetarian.?

  2011-05-31 11:15:19

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  Vegetables have protein. Beans and legumes like beans, soy and soy products such as tofu and soya milk, have higher amounts than the other vegetables. If you are not a full vegetarian, fish and egg have high sources of complete protein. The market have also released innumerous protein supplements in the form of candy bars, shakes, and others to choose from.

• I usually have leg cramps at night, is it related to my exercising?

  2011-05-31 11:14:20

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  Leg cramps can be caused by vitamin or mineral deficiency. More often than not, it is the lack or insufficiency of calcium in the diet. Vitamins C and D enhances absorption of calcium therefore is best provided as well. Vitamin E helps avoid free radicals that irritates muscles and B-vitamins niacin and thiamine helps improve circulation. Incorporation of these vitamins and minerals in our daily diet can help avoid muscle cramps.

• I am trying to exercise to lose weight but my knees hurts. Is it rheumatism though I am on my 20’s?

  2011-05-31 09:05:09

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  There are many factors to joint pains. It could be arthritis, either gouty arthritis relating to excessive purine/uric acid from dietary consumption or rheumatoid arthritis which is the inflammation of the joints that has been due to excessive weight. Rheumatoid arthritis is common to overweight and obese people. This is the outcome of the joints having difficulty bearing the heavy weight. The thinning of the natural cushion in the joints, brings about pain from friction every time the joint moves.

• I have consulted two different dietitians and they have given me two different weight loss programs, how so? Which is the right one?

  2011-05-31 08:43:36

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  The same way that you get different advice from different people with the same experience, dietitians are also people that have different beliefs and perspectives. Even some doctors have different medical advice or different medications with similar disease. Dietitians also have different approach to dieting or weight loss. The effectivity of the program will depend on your system response and on which you can best tolerate.

• Why is my caloric requirement different from my karate teammate?

  2011-05-31 08:37:41

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  As in any other diet, every person have different caloric needs compared to another. That though you probably have the same activity, you may not have the same height. The caloric requirement is based on height and physical activity plus different races also have different body structure. These are possible factors considered though you both enjoy the same sport. A specific diet also can be designed differently between two or more individuals because it is always a personal computation and is based on personal preferences.

• What is sports nutrition?

  2011-05-31 08:30:42

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  Sports Nutrition is the practice of nutrition and dietetics focused on sports and athletic performance. There are appropriate dietary needs for every sport. Nutritional advice can be given for the effectivity of an athlete in the desired sport. The stamina and strength or whichever is prioritized can be enhanced with proper nutritional care; thus Sports Nutrition for a more specified guidance.

• I need protein to build muscles and I was advised to eat eggs. Can I when it is said to be high in cholesterol?

  2011-05-31 08:21:08

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  Eggs have two parts, the yellow and the white. The yolk or the yellow in eggs are fat and cholesterol. The albumin or the white on the other hand is protein. Eating only the albumins can give you protein and you can eat as much as you need. 1 eggwhite have 4-6gm protein and 1 eggyolk have 201-213mg cholesterol. Protein in eggwhites have 8 essential amino acids that helps in the recovery process after a work out and that is why eggwhites are have been classified often to be the most complete food.

• What is a balanced diet?

  2011-05-31 07:44:56

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  A diet can be called a “Balanced Diet” if it is healthy enough to provide you with all the necessary elements essential in your daily meal to support all bodily functions, growth and development that which keeps your body in good total health. Carbohydrates, protein, and fat should be in proper distribution and the presence of all the needed vitamins and minerals has been seen to.

• I love junk foods but it is said to have empty calories. What does that mean anyway? And how can I get rid of it?

  2011-05-31 07:37:08

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  Junk foods are called junk because they give you nothing but calories. The term Empty Calories is used because they do not have vitamins or minerals enough to contribute to good health. They even have ingredients that is harmful to health like too much sodium that puts you at risk to kidney problems, edema, hypertension, and heart disease. It also contain Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) that have findings to being contributor to most cancers. Learning about junk foods and its components is motivation enough to help you get rid of your love for it. And learning what other healthy food as substitute to it you may prefer more would also help.

• How many calories can be reduced in a day to effect weight loss?

  2011-05-31 07:28:06

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  Five hundred (500) calories per day less than the prescribed diet for your weight and height can ake you lose lbs per week. A 1-2 week interval to further lower down to fie hundred (500) more calories each time is advisable in maintaining equilibrium. Drastic reduction burdens the heart and the whole body system putting it at risk to health concerns.

• How do you determine the length of time before Desirable Body Weight (DBW) is achieved?

  2011-05-31 07:26:50

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  Desirable Body Weight (DBW) is determined based on height and physical activity. Basal Metabolic Index (BMI) will give you the status of your present weight versus DBW. Number of weeks theoretically needed to effect healthy weight loss, advisably using the recommended 1-2 lbs. per week, can be determined by dividing excess lbs. with the rate of lbs per week.

  Excess weight in lbs. = number of weeks to reach DBW

  1-2 lbs/wk (rate)

• What is BMI?

  2011-05-31 07:24:46

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  BMI (Basal Metabolic Index) is a useful tool in measuring and evaluating weight status that shows direct relationship to morbidity and/or mortality. Given standard measures will give you your status if obese (30 and above), overweight (25-29.9), normal (18.5-24.9), or underweight (18.4 and below). Below is the formula used to know your BMI:

  BMI= body weight in kilograms

  (Height in meter)2

• What are the common factors to weight gain?

  2011-05-31 07:23:30

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  There are environmental factors that start within the home or the family. It initially starts with the patterns of infant feeding that which affects food habits. Another is acquired family habits like preference to high caloric foods such as sweet desserts and the preference to low impact activities like computer games therefore low energy expenditure. As a person develops, these were carried through life onto adulthood. In addition would be cultural factors adapted from outside the home, physiological factors such as endocrine gland concerns resulting to less basal metabolic rate consequently easy accumulation of fat, or even genetic factors affecting appetite. Psychological factors that include depression and stress also have proved effect on weight gain.

• Among Abbott nutrition, what is best used for weight management?

  2011-05-30 06:44:06

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  There are a wide variety of Abbott Nutritionals and each caters to specific need more than the other. They can be used for weight management as well depending on the appropriate diet prescription. Most uses the products offered as supplement but some can also be used as sole nutrition as in the case of tube fed patients. Appropriate dietary counseling can be made that includes the particular nutritionals preferred to incorporate in meal plan.

• What is Gluten–free diet and what is it for?

  2011-05-30 06:32:17

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  Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, oats and rye. They are used as fillers or binders to some medicines, used as ingredient to soups, salad dressings and processed meats and commonly found in bread, pizza, and pasta. Gluten free diet is the restriction of gluten containing food in the diet. This diet is usually prescribed to people with celiac disease to which villi in their small intestines were destroyed upon consumption of gluten resulting to malabsorption.

• What should be the major concerns of weight watchers?

  2011-05-30 05:55:15

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  Total calories for the day and where are they coming from; the distribution and intake of carbohydrates, protein and fat; the kind of carbohydrate (complex than simple); the quality of protein (complete than incomplete or making it complete); the kind of fat ( good fat or HDL than bad fat or LDL); the physical activity and exercises that helps in the total health management; vitamins and minerals in the diet; water consumption in relation to dehydration; the appropriate rest and sleep; the lifestyle including the attitude towards health and weight.

• Is it advisable to put a kid on a diet?

  2011-05-30 05:46:12

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  There is an increasing concern for childhood obesity. And overweight and obesity gives a high risk to cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Yes it is nice to see them round and chubby, but children who are not on their desirable body weight (DBW) are at a greater risk to developing these diseases. A licensed dietitian especially those specializing on pediatric cardiology can give you information and full guidance to your concerns with your child’s health care. It is advisable to put them on a diet that is right for them given only by eligible professionals. Their nutritional needs should be met and their meal plan will be devised to assure that they do.

• Are personal trainers eligible to giving diet advice?

  2011-05-30 05:27:45

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  Personal trainers specifically are knowledgeable about exercises and the system approach to weight management using activities/movement. They have in depth knowledge to fitness and each client can be assessed and monitored for the appropriate exercise based on their capability and total health. SOME personal trainers have knowledge, experience, expertise to health and nutrition and they are capable in providing instruction or advice. But they are eligible if they are licensed nutritionist-dietitian.

• Does sleeping slow down metabolism?

  2011-05-30 05:20:25

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  Metabolism works more if we move more or think more. The lesser movement, the lesser it works. It is slow when you are lying down motionless, faster when sitting down, even faster when standing up and a lot more faster when walking. Strenous activities like exercising, running, playing a sport increases metabolism. This is why it is most common to see couch potatoes to be overweight or obese.

• What is the very first step to starting an exercise routine?

  2011-05-30 05:14:41

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  Consult your physician first for a routine check up to clear you for the intensity of the exercise you can take. Warming up prior to exercising is essential to loses up your muscles and avoid rips and tears in your ligaments. Oxygen will be distributed. See that it will be a lot easier than when they are still cold and stiff.

• Can I achieve Desirable Body Weight (DBW) with just dieting?

  2011-05-30 05:08:21

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  Exercise + Diet = Healthy weight loss

  Yes you can achieve DBW but it will not be as healthy as when you combine it with proper exercise. Exercise makes you increase your metabolism or the burning up of energy therefore it will assist in effective and faster weight loss. Muscle tone will also be in accordance to a nice body shape and tone if the provided protein will be used up and stored in appropriate places, and exercise do this.

• How safe are free diet plans?

  2011-05-30 04:57:28

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  With technological advancement, anybody can access the internet. Anybody can provide information regardless of the safety, content, authenticity, effectivity or whatever else that compromises the readers belief, health or safety. FREE DIET PLANS can be provided by anyone. Safety is not guaranteed unless the site or the writer is qualified to provide advice. Licensed and experienced professionals are the most likely to provide safe and valid advice. Diet plans, advice, counseling, and/or lecture has to be provided by Nutritionists-Dietitians or Physicians who have intensive experience with such provision apart from their medical specialization/expertise.

• What is Cabbage Soup Diet?

  2011-05-30 04:48:31

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  Cabbage soup diet is under the classification of a fad diet. Diets that goes around that says it is effective in losing weight fast. It is a diet NOT ADVICED by experts because it is NOT HEALTHY and may give harmful effects to the dieter. Having Cabbage Soup for 7 days with some inclusions of specific items is how they define it. Yes it is high in fiber as most vegetables and fruits are. It is low in fat and salt depending on how you cook your soup and your ingredients. Such a fad diet can affect your whole body system including your heart with the abrupt change. The body will also adjust in the starvation by putting your weight on a plateau stage. Your muscles will be lost resulting to sagging since it will eat up the protein due to a very low protein intake. You can lose weight and still be healthy with the proper dieting AND NOT FAD DIETS.

• Is cabbage soup healthy and advisable?

  2011-05-30 04:38:47

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  Cabbage is rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. It is healthy to have a cabbage soup while it is not to have ONLY cabbage soup. Cabbage helps in avoiding colon cancer and there are researches on its effect with breast cancer. It is good for hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and in weight management. It is filling for its fiber content and have lots of potassium, vitamin K, vitamin C, and the B-vitamins.

• I am on a soup diet, is it healthy?

  2011-05-30 04:32:14

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  Soup is healthy depending on the component. A clear soup is not, while soups which are highly nutritious are healthy. On the other hand, being on a SOUP DIET IS NOT HEALTHY if it is your sole source of nutrition if the component is not complete with the daily requirement of carbohydrate, protein, fat as well as the vitamins and minerals we also need and if the quantity taken is not enough to compensate a full meal.

• For how long can I be on a clear liquid diet?

  2011-05-30 04:23:08

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  Clear Liquid Diets provides no nutritional essentials. Usual components are clear tea, clear juice, or jello that melts in minutes and does not stay liquid at body temperature. They are used for 1-2 days only and with proper guidance at the hospital premises or with a medical practitioner. It is not used for the sole purpose of weight reduction. Healthy weight loss needs decreasing calorie intake at specified quantity and time or it will make your weight go on plateau and puts you on health risk.

• Can I use liquid diet to lose weight?

  2011-05-30 04:15:32

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  Liquid diet “per se” is just the consistency of food. It may or may not affect calorie content, and weight loss depends on the number of calorie input. If your meal will be blenderized to make into a liquid with the same calorie of the food you will consume as is, it will not make you lose weight. But if there will be a decrease incalories, it will effect weight lose. Therefore, liquid or solid, the same calorie content means the same weight loss or gain. It is still the same.

• What are LIQUID DIETS?

  2011-05-30 04:15:03

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  Liquid diets are diets usually given to people who cannot tolerate taking in of food in a normal way. Either they have undergone surgery or that they have conditions where in they cannot tolerate food ingestion by mouth like inflamations in the oral cavities (from mouth to esophagus), they have gastro intestinal problems, or their condition needs minimized fecal matter. Liquid diets can be categorized to clear liquid diet, full/general liquid diet, cold liquid diet or tube feeding/blenderized diet.

• What are the salt substitutes I can use to lower down my salt consumption?

  2011-05-30 03:48:48

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  There are many salt substitutes in the market that have lower salt content. More often, they use Potassium chloride instead of sodium chloride which is salt. There also is the Kosher Salt that are becoming more and more popular but its sodium content is just a few milligrams below regular salt. Kosher salt have 1920mg/tsp while regular salt have 2000mg/tsp. Garlic salt is actually lower 960mg/tsp. What is important is that you READ THE LABEL. Make use of REDUCED salt if possible or use SALT FREE substitutes. Salt free herbs and spices still is the best.

• Is Iodized Salt allowed in low salt diet?

  2011-05-30 03:40:52

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  Iodized Salt is the same as rock salt except that it has been fortified with iodine. The can be rock or powered but it has the same salt content. Other salt substitutes are available in the market that have lower salt content. It may be fortified with iodine or not. It may be rock or powdered. With a low salt diet, what is important is the salt content not the kind.

• What is a low salt diet?

  2011-05-30 03:35:46

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  LOW SALT DIET is the restriction of salt and salty foods in the diet from moderate to low to no salt. Salt restriction varies depending on the severity of the disease. This is most commonly restricted to people with kidney disease, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, edema (like in pregnancy), and diabetes. Table salt, fish sauce, soy sauce, liquid seasonings, catsup, seasoning mixes, MSG (monosodium glutamate), canned foods, processed meats, and all other with salt content such as snack and chips are to be limited if not totally avoided.

• Aside from sugar, what are the other restrictions to diabetes?

  2011-05-30 03:29:03

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  Diabetics are at high risk to many other diseases. They are prone to hypertension and cardiovascular disease therefore is wiser to be aware of the fat and cholesterol intake. Salt and salty foods contribute to those risks too as much as with the increased risk to nephro or kidney problems.

• What is a diabetic diet?

  2011-05-30 03:22:06

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  A diabetic diet is given to people with diabetes or those with high blood sugar level. As this vary, the physician gives restrictions depending on the diagnosis and on the blood chemistry results. All diabetic diets are restricted with sugar and sweets in the form of table sugar, honey, molasses, candies, cakes, soft drinks, chocolates, pastries, jam, jelly and any food containing sugar. A calculated diet is preferred for the management of diabetes. A dietitian calculates appropriate caloric requirement based on height and activity and appropriate measures of food will be given in accordance to the carbohydrate, protein and fat needs and distribution.

• What is the difference between an NSSS DIET and a DIABETIC DIET?

  2011-05-30 03:13:39

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  NSSS or No Sources of Simple Sugar DIET is simply restricting sugar and sweets. It is usually an added restriction in monitoring elevated blood sugar level. Table sugar, honey, molasses, candies, cakes, soft drinks, chocolates, pastries, jam, jelly and any food containing sugar are to be avoided. Sugar substitute may be advised. A DIABETIC DIET is automatically with NSSS restriction in addition to monitoring of complex carbohydrates as this is also broken down into sugar. Rice exchanges such as rice, bread, pasta, oats, etcetera need to be seen to. Fruit will also have to be limited depending on the dietitians computation and the elevation of sugar. Due to complications of diabetes, salt and fat at times have to be moderated.

• What usually composes of a LOW FAT DIET?

  2011-05-30 03:00:45

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  Since the fat is being lowered down, the carbohydrates and protein will be increased. Carbohydrates coming from vegetables, grains, and cereals will be around 60-70%. Protein from meat, fish and/or poultry will be around 20-30%. Those coming from fat will have to be limited. The food preparation is preferred to be boiled, broiled, baked, poached or grilled. The components will be rid of visible fats and the ingredients will be without fat as much as possible like the use of non-fat milk over full creamed, cottage cheese instead of cheddar, yogurt instead of ice cream, and the likes. Herbs andspices are encouraged to add flavor to food.

• What are the GO, GROW AND GLOW foods?

  2011-05-30 02:53:19

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  GO foods are the Carbohydrates that give us the energy we need each day. There are the SIMPLE and COMPLEX carbohydrates. GROW are the protein foods that helps build, maintain and replaces our body tissues and muscles. Our organs, muscles and immune system are made up of protein. And GLOW foods are the fat that helps in the development of the brain and nervous system. These are the three essential parts of a daily diet. We just have to know next how much and which one to take.

• What is a low fat diet?

  2011-05-30 02:33:58

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  LOW FAT DIET is the diet of restricting or limiting intake of fat and fatty foods. Visible fat from meat, oil, butter, margarine; hidden fats from cakes, pastries, pizza, fried foods, chocolates, cheese, fatty preparation of food, and other fatty foods are avoided. A fatty diet can put one at risk to overweight, obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, gallbladder stones, and many other diseases and cancers.

• Can I totally remove fat from my diet?

  2011-05-30 02:27:56

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  Even in pre-school we are taught of the GO, GROW AND GLOW FOODS. Fat is the glow foods. It is one of the essential food groups. It is needed for body equilibrium, for total health. There are good fat and bad fat. We just have to know which one we are taking. Bad fat comes from meat, meat products and dairy products like pork, beef, lamb, egg, butter, milk and their products. Therefore if you are to eat meat limit intake and remove visible fats. Choose low or non-fat milk over full cream. Margarine over butter. Good fat you can get from fish as they have high density lipoproteins (HDL) which are good cholesterol. QUALITY and QUANTITY is important with fat.

• What is the diet for people with gallstones/ gall bladder stones?

  2011-05-30 02:18:51

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  LOW FAT DIET. The lesser fat intake the better. Visible or invisible fat, good fat or bad fat, fat in itself have to be AVOIDED to avoid pain or increase in size of the gallbladder stone. Gallbladder contracts with intake of fats to release bile wich is needed for digestion. And contractin makes the gallstones move causing pain.

• What is metabolism?

  2011-05-30 02:11:26

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  Metabolism is the biochemical process which is both the build up and breakdown of substances. It is most commonly used in the breakdown of food to convert into energy. In laymans term it is the burning of energy or using up of the taken food transforming it to energy. Exercise or movement makes it burn more than when you are immobile.

• What is the best preparation for an egg dish?

  2011-05-30 02:10:00

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  Any that use the least oil or dairy product. Simplest and healthiest preparation would be poached egg. There will be no oil as compared to fried or scrambled that absorbs too much oil. Baked egg preparations is also worth recommending as long as the number of egg can be measured for intake and the ingredients to prepare is as healthy.

• What is your stand with the egg consumption of 2-3 times a week vs. the most recent 2 eggs a day?

  2011-05-30 02:08:44

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  Egg as a whole have cholesterol which specifically can be found only in the yolk. Each chicken egg have between 201-213mg cholesterol and about 1600mg saturated fat. The egg whites DO NOT have either, instead it is albumin or protein. Cholesterol can be found in animals, dairy products and eggyolks. And the advised less than 250mg cholesterol consumption a day is needed to decrease your risk to cardiovascular disease. Why have two eggs when you can have 1 or substitute 1 whole with 2 eggwhites or egg substitutes that are out in the market? Forget not the other sources of cholesterol in your diet and be reminded that the lesser cholesterol, the better.

• Are there risks to Bariatric Surgery?

  2011-05-30 02:08:19

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  Every surgery have risks, and so does bariatric. During and right after surgery blood clotting is a concern. Either the blood clots and block the blood flow through and fro the heart and brain, or the blood does not clot and patient bleeds or hemorrhages. There is a risk to infection in the surgical area, the lining of the stomach or both. There also are complications to be alert for at a later time like gastrointestinal obstructions; the food that may get trapped in the band or gastric outlet. Internal scarring causing obstruction as well can also occur. Incisional hernias which is the tearing of the muscle from the cut can be expected in some cases. There are risks and these risks should be minimal as compared to the risks to total well being if not to undergo the surgery to decide having Bariatric Surgery.

• . What are the side effects of Bariatric Surgery?

  2011-05-30 02:07:25

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  After the surgery effects like any other surgery related to recuperation is expected such as the pain in the area and the physiologic stress. Due to the change in the system there are many other effects such as an abnormally low sugar level, watery stools or stools with excess fat, dumping syndrome where in the ingested food travels to the small intestine way to fast causing stomach cramps and nausea, dehydration and vomiting, and the psychological effect which is affected by the sudden change in lifestyle and eating pattern.

• What is gastric by pass?

  2011-05-30 02:06:53

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  Gastric Bypass/Bariatric Surgery, is a surgical procedure that restricts food intake, reduced food absorption and the feeling of fullness to induce weight loss as a solution to severe obesity and/or the problems arising as a result of it such as diabetes, sleep apnea and others that outweighs the risks of a surgery. It is a long term weight management solution done only if other less invasive procedures like diet, exercise and medications did not work. There are many to consider before going through the surgery to which the patient will have to decide on with complete responsibility with only the medical team’s guidance and advice such as the consequences of lean muscle depletion, macro and micronutrient deficiency, the risks and the post surgical management.

• What are the common Vitamin and Mineral deficiencies of Vegetarians?

  2011-05-30 02:04:41

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  IRONare found high in red meat, liver and eggyolk. Since vegetarians do not take red meat, they are at risk to iron deficiency anemia. However, there are vegetables high in iron mostly green leafy vegetable like spinach, swamp cabbage, bitter gourd, broccoli; as well as in some dried beans, and dried fruits, enriched products, brewer's yeast. VITAMIN B12 that comes from animal sources can be found in fortified and enriched products. VITAMIN D often found in fish can be replaced by sun exposure to activate the skins vitamin D. CALCIUM from small fishes and dairy products can also be substituted by green vegetables such as Moringa oleifera or malunggay, spinach, kale, broccoli, some legumes or soybean products. ZINC mostly found in shellfishes can be accumulated from grains, nuts,or legumes. The wonder of technological advancement contributes its benefit to vegetarians because now vegetarians can have all those above mentioned through supplements.

• What is the common problem of a Vegan?

  2011-05-30 02:03:38

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  Protein malnutrition and muscle wasting. Since a vegan or total vegetarian diet is devoid of meat and dairy which are complete protein, it is often that they cannot meet the protein requirement for the day. Without protein that is needed for muscle building, muscle loss is expected. The body get the protein need from the muscles to make up for its need. Plant protein are incomplete proteins that is not suffice in all the essential and non-essential amino acids. Vegetarians need supplements that are now getting more and more common in the market to compensate for protein insufficiency due to their animosity with meat.

• Is vegetarian diet healthy?

  2011-05-30 02:02:49

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  YES and NO. A vegetarian diet have little or no saturated fat (depending on the kind of vegetarianism, total or semi), low in cholesterol and low in fat. Therefore, YES IT IS HEALTHY. This makes it healthy in the sense that vegetarians have low risk in developing high blood pressure, heart diseases, diabetes mellitus and some forms of cancer. But being a vegan gives you less options to food and so have poor intake of needed vitamins and minerals, and at times meal contains high calories and is fatty. In this instance, NO IT IS NOT HEALTHY. A person on a vegetarian diet needs proper guidance from nutritionists/dietitians to ensure complete and balance nutrition though meat-free.

• What is a Vegetarian Diet?

  2011-05-30 01:59:01

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  Vegetarian diet composes of meal plans with no red meat. There are different kinds of vegetarian diet. There is the VEGAN or total vegetarian diet that includes only fruits, vegetables, legumes, seeds, nuts, and grains. LACTOVEGETARIAN diet that includes also dairy products like milk, cheese and other milk products. OVO-LACTOVEGETARIAN diet is lactovegetarian with egg. SEMI-VEGETARIAN diet only spares red meat but not poultry and fish.

• I am in my 30’s and have never been sick but I am advised by a fitness trainer to consult with a medical practitioner first before he gives me strenuous exercise program. Why so?

  2011-05-30 01:56:05

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  Exercising is good and advisable. But it is best to know your total health condition before starting on any strenuous activity as this maybe hazardous in case you are not aware that you have developed irregularity through the years. Age 30 and up are actually the at-risk age of developing diseases like hypertension, heart disease, diabetes and other serious illnesses.

• Why do I have to lose weight because I have diabetes? Can I not just avoid sweets?

  2011-05-30 01:54:17

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  Everybody should be in their Desirable Body Weight (DBW) to be able to use the full function of all body organs and proper processes. The same goes for diabetics. Your body makes and uses insulin best when you are at your DBW. Good blood sugar control is a must with this condition and insulin is the hormone needed to keep blood sugar at the right level.

• When do you consider a person to be obese?

  2011-05-30 01:53:29

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  Overweight and obesity are the terms used for those having excess weight than what is normal for their height. 30% above the normal weight is obesity, 29% and below is overweight. Overweight and Obesity is an abnormality that puts one at risk to many diseases like hypertension, cardiovascular disease, joint problems, diabetes and some forms of cancer.

• What is in fish that makes it heart-friendly?

  2011-05-30 01:50:00

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  Fish have High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) or good cholesterol. It helps lower down Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) which is the bad cholesterol and is not good for the heart. Visible fish fat is allowed as compared to visible pork/beef fat. The salmon family is encouraged for the high fat content except when you have elevated uric acid in your blood because they contain high uric acid content.

• Does water consumption increase weight?

  2011-05-30 01:49:28

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  Upon consumption it increases your weight but it goes back down on excretion through the feces, urine and perspiration. During water retention in cases of edema, water and sodium consumption should be limited. Otherwise, water intake of 8-10 glasses of water per day is healthy and not to be limited unless only if contraindicated due to abnormality or illness.

• Is it true that I have to avoid the B-vitamins because it increases my appetite?

  2011-05-30 01:48:07

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  The B-vitamins are essential for good health. They enhance the immune system, support the nervous system, boost metabolism, ensure health of the muscles and skin, and have many other contributions to total health care. It is not advisable to avoid food rich in Vitamin B because your body needs it. The increase in appetite both to children and adults actually have no conclusive evidence to researches done.

• Is it true that Vitamin supplements make you fat?

  2011-05-30 01:46:43

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  NO. Vitamin supplements are back up intake of the different vitamins and minerals we need daily for whichever are lacking in our dietary intake. There are the so-called ESSENTIAL VITAMINS which our body do not produce therefore have to be taken from natural sources like food and drinks or supplements. Among all the vitamins and minerals, there are none that is fattening but there researches that says some vitamins makes us gain appetite consequently making us have hunger pangs therefore making us eat more and gain more.

• How much weight should I lose in a specified time to be considered safe weight loss?

  2011-05-30 01:45:58

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  The healthiest weight loss is 1-2 lbs in a week. Our body should not undergo drastic change for our systems to be in equilibrium. Appropriate dieting should be done combined with proper exercise. Consulting professionals for proper advice and guidelines is necessary to ensure achievement of goal the right way. Change is stress and stress affects physiologic functions and health.

• I am a Diabetic, do I need to remove carbohydrates from my diet?

  2011-05-30 01:39:44

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  Carbohydrates are not to be totally removed.Diabetics have impaired insulin effectiveness or the ability of the body’s normal insulin release to react to the intake of sugar. Simple carbohydrates like sugar, candies, sugar laden goodies and drinks, cakes, soft drinks, and the likes have to be avoided. Complex carbohydrates on the other hand can be monitored and limited depending on the severity of insulin insufficiency. Appropriate measures per day will be given by Dietitians to each patient in accordance to their specific diets.

• What is the role of carbohydrates in our diet?

  2011-05-30 01:34:33

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  Carbohydrates are the “energy giving food” that is necessary to have a complete and balanced meal. It is the fuel that our body needs to function well. There are the simple carbohydrates in the form of sugar and the complex carbohydrates in the form of grains, starches, fruits and vegetables.

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