Dr. Shi Guimei reply Nutrition Question - Page 27

Menstruation has not occurred for a year! Hello, I am 161 cm tall and weigh 43.5 kg. I have been losing weight for over a year now. However, since I started losing weight, my menstrual cycle has become very irregular; I previously went six months without a period. After taking me...

Yakult and smoked (cured) products? I would like to ask if consuming Yakult (or other yeast-containing beverages) together with smoked products such as sausages and bacon can cause discomfort or adverse effects in the body? Do these two types of food produce ammonium nitrite when...

What are the appropriate food preparations for long-distance runners? Hello, Ms. Shih! Could you please tell me what appropriate meals are for long-distance runners? Also, what are the best foods to consume the day before a race? (Foods that help maintain stamina during long runs...

I want to gain weight? Hello, Doctor: I am 25 years old, 158 cm tall, and weigh 40 kg. In high school, I weighed about 51 kg. During the summer before starting college, I might have lost weight because I was going to bed very late and skipping breakfast. By the time college start...

Is it more or less? Hello, nutritionist! I have received your response. Thank you very much! However, I have a small question. You mentioned that I could increase my intake of iodine-rich foods, but I have goiter! My doctor advised me to consume less iodine. So I would like to cl...

Is there still hope? Hello, Doctor. I have previously taken weight loss pills from Thailand due to obesity, which caused various physical discomforts and affected my mental health. Recently, I was diagnosed with osteoporosis and noticed some disc degeneration. I am unsure if this...

Goiter Hello! I have thyroid enlargement, but my T3, T4, and TSH levels are all normal. Are there any dietary considerations I should be aware of? For example, are there any foods I should avoid? Thank you!

Anemia My recent blood test report indicated that I have low platelet count and iron deficiency anemia. How should I supplement my nutrition? Thank you.

My baby is not gaining weight? Hello, Director Shi: My child is now one year and three months old, and I am quite worried about his weight. He has only gained half a kilogram in the past five months, going from nine kilograms at ten months to just nine and a half kilograms now, ...

Hypertension leads to renal function decline? *Gout *Hypertension *Kidney atrophy: How can diet be controlled? What foods are beneficial for kidney function recovery?

Nutrition for a seven-month-old baby? Dear Nutritionist, I have a seven-month-old baby girl who is currently 68.5 cm tall and weighs 8 kg. 1. Is she too thin for her age? 2. She currently eats two meals of porridge (made with fish broth or bone broth, approximately seven-ten...

Questions about immunoglobulins? Recently, a friend recommended an immunoglobulin nutritional supplement for children, claiming that her child became significantly stronger within six months after taking it. This product, called Life Spring, is in powder form and contains serum p...

excuse me? Hello, Ms. Shih. What types of grains contain fats that are beneficial for long-distance runners, are easy to digest, and promote the fastest recovery of energy after a race?

Lemon juice Drinking 2-3 undiluted lemon juice on an empty stomach in the morning may not necessarily harm the body for most individuals. However, the high acidity of lemon juice can potentially lead to dental erosion or gastrointestinal discomfort in some people, especially thos...

Where can I buy it? Hello! Do you know where I can find books on shellfish nutrition and amino acids? Or do you know of any well-written books on these topics?

Is it possible to lose weight during pregnancy? Hello, Ms. Shih. I would like to ask: 1. Is it safe for pregnant women to lose weight? If a mother has a higher pre-pregnancy weight, should she still aim for the typical weight gain of 11-13 kg during pregnancy? If a pregnant woman...

Localized obesity Hello, doctor; I am 156 cm tall and weigh 48 kg, but my lower body is noticeably more obese. In the afternoon, my calves become swollen and soft. Is this referred to as lower body edema? If I want to reduce the swelling in my lower body, what types of food shoul...

Weight gain Hello~ I previously saw a healthy weight gain method on television that mentioned either "milk with Yakult" or "yogurt with Yakult," but I'm not sure which one it was. It suggested drinking it after each meal, claiming it provides double nutri...

I want to lose weight! Hello, nutritionist: My weight is 55 kg and my height is 161 cm. Could you provide me with a calorie chart for foods? Also, could you suggest some ultra-low-calorie cookies and snacks? When I eat at school, I often worry about consuming too many calories an...

Niacin Because I have some symptoms of niacin deficiency (as I read in a book), I would like to eat more foods that contain this nutrient. What should I eat?