Can You Use Citrus Essential Oils If You Can't Eat Citrus Fruits?
Citrus-related issues? If someone cannot consume citrus fruits, is it safe to inhale citrus essential oils?
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello, if you cannot eat citrus fruits, is it due to an allergy to them? If you are allergic to citrus fruits, it is also advisable to avoid using citrus essential oils as much as possible.[Read More] Can You Use Citrus Essential Oils If You Can't Eat Citrus Fruits?
Can High-Dose Vitamins Help with Sleep and Immunity Issues?
Nutritional Consultation Hello, I have been experiencing issues such as insomnia, joint pain, and a weakened immune system. I was sold a bottle of high-dose vitamins containing 1500 mcg of Vitamin A, 125 mcg (5000 IU) of Vitamin D3, and 500 mcg of Vitamin K2. After researching on...
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello, regarding the intake of nutrients, you can refer to the revised eighth edition of the Recommended Dietary Allowances and Tolerable Upper Intake Levels published by the National Health Administration for evaluating your intake levels. (For details, please visit the National...[Read More] Can High-Dose Vitamins Help with Sleep and Immunity Issues?
Do Nutritional Supplements Affect Neurofibromatosis Type 1?
Inquiry about nutritional supplements? Hello, nutritionist. I have a few questions regarding dietary supplements, thank you. Since I am a patient with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) and I am exercising and taking supplements, I would like to know if these supplements could affect...
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello, regarding neurofibromas and nutrients, I have not conducted in-depth research yet. However, nutrient supplementation can initially be achieved through the selection of natural foods. If assessed by a nutritionist or doctor, supplementation can be done according to their re...[Read More] Do Nutritional Supplements Affect Neurofibromatosis Type 1?
Can Elderly Patients on Blood Thinners Safely Consume Honey?
Can I consume honey while taking anticoagulants? My father, who is 92 years old, is taking LIXIANA FC TAB 30MG (edoxaban) to prevent non-valvular atrial fibrillation combined with congestive heart failure and hypertension. I would like to know if it is safe to give him honey, and...
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello, regarding the interaction between LIXIANA FC TAB 30MG and food, it is advisable to consult a pharmacist. As for honey, if there are issues with diabetes, it is important to control the total amount of carbohydrates. One tablespoon of honey (20 grams) contains approximately...[Read More] Can Elderly Patients on Blood Thinners Safely Consume Honey?
Understanding Food Digestion: Rice, Toast, Instant Noodles, and Tea
Nutritional Consultation Continued 1. Doctor, is it true that for a person with a normal constitution, rice takes about one hour to digest? Also, does toast digest faster than white rice? 2. I would like to ask if instant noodles are as difficult to digest as mentioned online. ...
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello! I'm not sure what gastrointestinal issues you are experiencing. If the above suggestions do not resolve your concerns, I recommend scheduling an appointment with a physician for a thorough examination to address and improve the problem. Thank you, and I wish you peace...[Read More] Understanding Food Digestion: Rice, Toast, Instant Noodles, and Tea
Understanding Food Digestion: Does Portion Size Affect Time?
Nutritional Consultation I would like to ask the doctor if a bowl of rice takes about one hour to digest. If I only eat half a bowl of rice, does that mean it cannot be digested in a shorter time? Also, regarding pork, which is difficult to digest, would grinding it into minced m...
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello, smaller food portions will result in shorter digestion times. Pork contains fat, so its digestion time is longer than that of rice. However, if the food is blended into finer particles, it can enhance the mixing with gastric juices and potentially reduce digestion time. Wi...[Read More] Understanding Food Digestion: Does Portion Size Affect Time?
Understanding Digestion Time: Rice vs. Other Foods
Digestion Time Issues I would like to ask the doctor, the internet says that rice can be digested and emptied from the stomach in about an hour for individuals with normal digestion. If I only eat half a bowl of rice, around 100 grams, can it also be digested and emptied in an ho...
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello! The digestion of food and gastric emptying depend on individual digestive conditions as well as the type and quantity of food consumed. Generally speaking, liquid foods empty from the stomach faster than solid foods, simple carbohydrates empty faster than complex carbohydr...[Read More] Understanding Digestion Time: Rice vs. Other Foods
Does Combining Starch and Protein Delay Digestion Time?
Gastric emptying and digestive issues? I would like to ask the doctor about information I found online suggesting that eating starch and protein together can delay digestion time. For example, if eating rice takes about 1 hour to digest and fish takes about 30-60 minutes, does th...
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello! The digestion of food and gastric emptying depend on individual digestive conditions, as well as the type and total amount of food consumed. Generally speaking, liquid foods empty from the stomach faster than solid foods, simple sugars are emptied faster than complex carbo...[Read More] Does Combining Starch and Protein Delay Digestion Time?
Can Cooked Onions, Garlic, and Mild Tea Help with Stomach Ulcers?
Cooked onions, cooked garlic, and light tea for gastric ulcers? Hello! 1. For gastric ulcers, raw onions and garlic should be avoided, but can they be consumed when cooked? 2. Is light tea acceptable? What about alkaline foods?
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello, 1. Is it true that people with gastric ulcers should avoid raw onions and garlic? I'm curious about how you obtained this information or if it was advice from your primary care physician. Generally speaking, raw onions and garlic can indeed be irritating to the gast...[Read More] Can Cooked Onions, Garlic, and Mild Tea Help with Stomach Ulcers?
Understanding Moisture Content in Rice and Fried Foods: A Nutritional Guide
Moisture content of rice? Doctor, for foods like white rice, which contain about 40-50% moisture, how much moisture do fried foods like fried chicken lose during the frying process? What would the final moisture content be? Also, does pan-frying result in significant moisture los...
Dr. Fan Chunmei Reply:
Hello: Dry Rice: A bowl of white rice weighing 200 grams contains 132 cc of water; Wenzhou dumplings (dry) weighing 100 grams contain 72.5 grams of water; boneless roasted chicken weighing 100 grams contains 58.2 grams of water. The cooking method of food can affect moisture lo...[Read More] Understanding Moisture Content in Rice and Fried Foods: A Nutritional Guide
Optimal Order for Eating Fruit, Drinking Tea, and Exercising After Meals in Diabetes
The order of activities for managing blood sugar levels in diabetes after a meal includes eating fruit, drinking tea, measuring blood sugar, and then exercising? My father is 54 years old and has just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. He usually drinks tea and brown rice tea. ...
Dr. Fan Chunmei Reply:
Hello: Generally, diabetic patients can drink unsweetened tea without affecting blood glucose levels. Blood glucose should be measured 2 hours after the first bite of food. It is recommended to establish a regular exercise routine, which can be done 60-90 minutes after meals. For...[Read More] Optimal Order for Eating Fruit, Drinking Tea, and Exercising After Meals in Diabetes
What Foods Can You Eat with Esophageal Ulcers? A Guide to Soft Diets
What can you eat with esophageal ulcers? I have been diagnosed with an esophageal ulcer due to chest pain, and it has been four days. I am tired of drinking Ensure and really want to start eating normal food. The doctor only advised me to consume "cold soft foods." Coul...
Dr. Fan Chunmei Reply:
Hello, esophageal ulcers generally recommend a diet consisting of mild, easily digestible, and soft-textured foods while avoiding spicy and irritating foods, such as caffeinated beverages, chocolate, citrus fruits, and fried foods. Soft foods like porridge, dumplings, fine noodle...[Read More] What Foods Can You Eat with Esophageal Ulcers? A Guide to Soft Diets
Understanding Healthy Weight Management During Adolescence
Weight Loss During Adolescence Hello, nutritionist: I am currently 13, almost 14 years old, with a height of 167 cm. My weight used to be stable at 54 kg, but I feel that I look quite overweight. I resorted to not eating (not eating for five days and then only one meal for two da...
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello, Xiao Xuan. Based on your height and weight, your calculated BMI is 19.4, which falls within the standard range for adolescents. (You can check the National Health Administration website for more information: https://km.hpa.gov.tw/ChildBMI/ChildBMI.html). As for waist-to-hi...[Read More] Understanding Healthy Weight Management During Adolescence
Are Restaurant Rice Calorie Counts Accurate? Understanding Water Content and Nutrition
The moisture content of rice? Hello, nutritionist. I would like to ask if the calorie counts for rice indicated by restaurants are accurate. I have ordered takeout before and weighed the rice, which was 220 grams, but the calorie count listed was only 150 calories (however, the r...
Dr. Fan Chunmei Reply:
1. The "Simple Food Exchange List" commonly used by nutritionists indicates that a serving of white rice is 50 grams, which is equivalent to 1/4 of a bowl of rice, providing 70 calories. A full bowl of white rice, approximately 200 grams, contains about 280 calories. 2...[Read More] Are Restaurant Rice Calorie Counts Accurate? Understanding Water Content and Nutrition
Helping a 65-Year-Old Woman with Diabetes and Post-Cholecystectomy Appetite Issues
A 65-year-old woman with mild diabetes, who underwent gallbladder removal nearly three years ago, is experiencing a lack of appetite and diminished taste sensation? Hello Doctor: My mother is 65 years old and has had mild diabetes for over three years. She underwent gallbladder r...
Dr. Fan Chunmei Reply:
Hello: It is recommended that your mother return to her original diabetes physician for consultation. The physician can adjust her medication based on her blood sugar levels to maintain stability. If dietary advice or issues with appetite are needed, all hospitals have nutrition ...[Read More] Helping a 65-Year-Old Woman with Diabetes and Post-Cholecystectomy Appetite Issues
Best Flavor Additives for Water When Managing Kidney Stones
What can be added to water for kidney stones? I have a problem with kidney stones, and I am overweight. I have stopped drinking beverages and only drink water, about 4500cc a day. I would like to know what I can add to the water to make it more flavorful without affecting my kidn...
Dr. Huang Yuru Reply:
Hello, plain boiled water is certainly the best choice. You can also add a small amount of flavored herbal tea or dried fruit slices (not too much). Chinese herbs like goji berries, red dates, and astragalus can also be included. Wishing you health and peace.[Read More] Best Flavor Additives for Water When Managing Kidney Stones
How to Calculate Calories in Homemade Clear Soup: A Nutritional Guide
Caloric Calculation Caloric calculation for clear broth: I used 1/4 onion, 1/4 carrot, 8 celery stalks, 1/2 tomato, 2 grams of bonito flakes, 2 grams of kombu powder, 1 gram of beef bouillon powder, a pinch of five-spice powder, 2 slices of ginger, 10 grams of miso, 10 grams of g...
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello! Use 1/4 onion, 1/4 carrot, 8 stalks of celery, 1/2 tomato, 2 grams of bonito flakes, 2 grams of kombu powder, 1 gram of beef bouillon powder, a pinch of five-spice powder, 2 slices of ginger, 10 grams of miso, 10 grams of green curry paste (without coconut milk, 15 grams c...[Read More] How to Calculate Calories in Homemade Clear Soup: A Nutritional Guide
How to Gain Weight Without Increasing Facial Fat: A Teen's Guide
Weight gain issues Hello doctor, I am currently 16 years old, with a height of 175 cm and a weight of 50 kg. My weight used to be around 55 kg, with a maximum of 57 kg when I frequently consumed fried foods like McDonald's. However, I have now eliminated junk food from my di...
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello, the storage of body fat occurs when caloric intake exceeds caloric expenditure. The primary locations for fat storage in the body are the abdomen and hips, but other fat storage areas can also be influenced by individual constitution and genetic factors. Therefore, it is n...[Read More] How to Gain Weight Without Increasing Facial Fat: A Teen's Guide
Should Teens Use Growth Hormone Supplements for Fitness?
Nutrition during Adolescence Doctor, can high school teenagers aged 15 and 16 take growth hormone supplements to help increase the secretion of growth hormone?
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello! I'm not sure what the growth hormone tablets in your fitness supplements are, but nutrition during puberty is very important, especially nutrients from natural foods. A high-protein, high-calorie diet is essential. If you are working out, it's even more important...[Read More] Should Teens Use Growth Hormone Supplements for Fitness?
How to Prevent Excess Skin After Significant Weight Loss?
How can I prevent excess skin resulting from weight loss? Hello Doctor, I am currently 30 years old and weigh 137 kg. My goal is to lose 60 kg, but I am very concerned about the issue of loose skin. I have researched online and found two schools of thought: one suggests extending...
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
A healthy weight loss rate is 0.5 to 1 kilogram per week. Rapid weight loss not only leads to issues with loose skin but can also result in other health problems. Therefore, it is recommended to lose weight under the care of a physician and a nutritionist. Regarding skin care, in...[Read More] How to Prevent Excess Skin After Significant Weight Loss?