Dr. Cai Xiuwen reply Nutrition Question - Page 19

Job's tears Many people say that pregnant women should avoid eating Job's tears. Can mothers who plan to become pregnant consume it?

Is Niu Chang Zhi really that good? Hello, although I have seen on television that Antrodia camphorata (Niu Chang Zhi) is very beneficial, I recently started to learn more about it. The information I found online suggests that it is good for health. I would like to ask if there ar...

Caloric content of food Hello, nutritionist: I am currently controlling my calorie intake, and since I often cook at home, I would like to know how to calculate the calories for different cooking methods such as frying, stir-frying, braising, and steaming. Is there a simple way t...

How to gain weight in the lower body? Hello, doctor! I am about 161 cm tall and weigh around 45 kg. My upper body has some flesh, and my breasts are not small, but my lower body, especially my legs, is so thin that it looks like they might break. I appear top-heavy. How can I gai...

Diabetic Meal Plan Hello, Nutritionist: My mother-in-law has diabetes that has led to kidney disease, and her kidney condition is now quite severe, requiring dialysis. I notice that her appetite is poor every day, and due to her illness, there are many dietary restrictions. Altho...

Can the general public consume syrup? Hello, Dr. Tsai. I have a body type that doesn't gain weight easily. I read online that sugar syrup (or maltodextrin) is high in calories and can help with weight gain, but it seems to be intended for patients. Can someone like me, who i...

Carbonated water Hello, Nutritionist: I would like to ask you two questions. 1. Is carbonated water considered alkaline or acidic? Once ingested, can it truly produce acid-base neutralization, or does it require the addition of other foods? Is the popular carbonated water weigh...

Eating small, frequent meals can lead to weight gain or loss depending on the overall caloric intake and the nutritional quality of the food consumed. It's important to balance total calories and maintain a healthy diet to achieve desired Hello, which is more likely to cause...

Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 4 The patient is an 82-year-old woman, 153 cm tall, currently weighing 74 kg. She has diabetes and hypertension, and recently developed edema. She has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, with kidney function at only over 20% and elevated creat...

The feasibility of using fruits to lower blood pressure? Hello, Nutritionist: My boyfriend is 23 years old and has essential hypertension, with an average blood pressure around 155. He hasn't taken medication for over two years, but recently his blood pressure rose above 170...

Weight loss diet Hello, Nutritionist: I have a few weight loss questions I'd like to ask you. 1. Is it true that the honey diet is unhealthy? I am currently on the third day of this method... I decided to implement it after reading the book "Honey Three-Day Slimming H...

Bananas can relieve foot pain? Hello, my mother is 75 years old and often experiences leg pain while sleeping at night. A therapist from a martial arts school mentioned that it might be due to an old injury from heavy work when she was younger. Interestingly, after eating 5 to 6 ...

extreme distress I am 180 cm tall and weigh 96 kg. Due to my job requiring me to sit for long periods, I have become swollen and want to lose weight. I am unsure of what methods to use and would like to seek help from a nutritionist to resolve this issue.

Weight loss Hello, I am a young office worker who has gained 10 kg in the past two years. I have tried various weight loss methods. I would like to ask what the recommended nutritional ratios are for daily intake during the weight loss process!

Deficiency I have recently been experiencing sharp pain in my chest and general body aches, particularly in my shoulders and lower back, which leaves me feeling fatigued all day. From February 10 to February 26, I recorded that my calves cramp two to three times a night (about th...

Lower extremity edema Hello, nutritionist: My father is in the terminal stage of gallbladder cancer and currently has edema below the ankles. He is taking diuretics, but they are not effective. Can he receive albumin injections? Additionally, what dietary changes can help improve...

How to manage dietary needs for multiple health conditions? Hello Dr. Tsai, I would like to ask you about my father's health. He has diabetes, cirrhosis, lower extremity edema, ascites, as well as gastric ulcers and gallstones. I am unsure what kind of diet would be suitab...

What nutrients need to be supplemented with this diet? Hello, my mother-in-law has been diabetic for over 10 years. Recently, she had to undergo amputation and is unable to move freely, which has forced her into a passive dietary control. Her daily diet consists mainly of a mix o...

The concerns of being underweight? Hello, I am currently 163 cm tall and weigh around 45 kg. Over the past six months, I have lost about 6 kg, and I have not had my period for the past five months. I know my BMI is considered underweight, but I have not engaged in any extreme die...

The issue of being unable to gain weight since childhood? However, my height is 173 cm and my weight is between 55 to 60 kg. My current lifestyle is that I wake up at 7 AM and go to bed around 11 PM, 12 AM, 1 AM, or 2 AM due to work reasons. For lunch, I usually eat a bento box a...