Nutrition Tips for Shift Workers: Hair Loss, Cholesterol, and Weight Loss
Dietary intake / hair loss / high cholesterol / weight loss Hello, Doctor: Due to my shift work, I often work late night shifts and experience sleep disturbances (restless legs/headaches), which require me to sleep at least 10 hours a day. Therefore, I usually only eat two meal...
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Hello, Ms. Hsieh: 1. Is eating two meals a day sufficient in terms of nutrition? Should the brunch style be adjusted or increased? A: Generally, it is recommended to eat three meals a day, as it allows for a more even distribution and balanced intake of the six major food grou...[Read More] Nutrition Tips for Shift Workers: Hair Loss, Cholesterol, and Weight Loss
Is My 10-Minute Jumping Routine Enough to Gain Weight?
Weight gain, exercise? My weight is a bit light at 175 cm and 55 kg. Recently, I want to take some time each day to exercise. Currently, I am doing jumping jacks for 30 seconds followed by a 15-second rest, continuing for 10 minutes. Is this amount of exercise too little if done ...
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Hello Mr. Ian: 1. The National Health Administration currently recommends at least 30 minutes of exercise daily, which can be accumulated in segments. The effect is the same as completing 30 minutes all at once, but each segment should last at least 10 minutes. 2. Based on your ...[Read More] Is My 10-Minute Jumping Routine Enough to Gain Weight?
Can Hot Food Be Quickly Cooled with Cold Water Without Nutritional Risks?
Can hot food be immediately cooled down with cold water? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if it's safe to immediately cool down hot food with cold water. For example, if I pour cold water over cabbage that has just been boiled, will there be any nutritional issues, such as...
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Hello Mr. Zhu: 1. This method may lead to a greater loss of nutrients in vegetables. 2. The potential for toxin production may be more related to the material of the container used. Wishing you peace and well-being.[Read More] Can Hot Food Be Quickly Cooled with Cold Water Without Nutritional Risks?
Understanding Prediabetes: Navigating Weight Loss and Medication Confusion
Prediabetes Fasting blood glucose level is 101 mg/dL and HbA1c is 6.2%. I want to ask, the family medicine doctor said to first lose weight and control my diet, aiming for a 10% weight reduction in three months before retesting blood. I have achieved the 10% weight loss but haven...
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Dear Mr. Chiu, 1. The diagnostic criteria for prediabetes are: fasting blood glucose levels of 100-125 mg/dL and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels of 5.7-6.4%. Based on the test results you provided, it appears that you fall into the prediabetes category. However, it is still advisa...[Read More] Understanding Prediabetes: Navigating Weight Loss and Medication Confusion
Weight Loss Challenges for Individuals with Mediterranean Anemia
Body constitution and weight loss? Hello! Is it more difficult for individuals with thalassemia to lose weight? What methods can help accelerate weight loss?
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Hello: 1. Mediterranean anemia is generally classified into mild, moderate, and severe categories. Different degrees of anemia will present with varying symptoms and management approaches. Since some information is not available (such as height, weight, current treatment methods,...[Read More] Weight Loss Challenges for Individuals with Mediterranean Anemia
Essential Diabetes Care Tips for Managing Type 2 with Nutrition
What should be taken into consideration? My grandmother is a patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. She never allows us to accompany her to doctor visits. I would like to ask: 1. Does she need to check her blood sugar every day, or how often is it recommended? 2. She enjoys eatin...
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Hello, I think Grandma is very fortunate (especially with your help in monitoring her diet). Since some information in the letter is unavailable (such as her current blood sugar control status, kidney function, glycated hemoglobin, height, weight, medications, and appetite), I wi...[Read More] Essential Diabetes Care Tips for Managing Type 2 with Nutrition
Understanding Gluconeogenesis: Why Fat Over Protein in Keto Diets?
Gluconeogenesis Hello, Dietitian Wu: I would like to inquire about the recent popularity of the ketogenic diet. Its principle is to utilize gluconeogenesis for energy, but since gluconeogenesis can use both protein and fat as substrates, why is fat predominantly taught as the mai...
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Hello: The ketogenic diet is a dietary approach that simulates a state of starvation, prompting the body to utilize fat for energy production in the form of ketones. When carbohydrates are scarce, fat becomes the primary energy source, as protein serves mainly to maintain body st...[Read More] Understanding Gluconeogenesis: Why Fat Over Protein in Keto Diets?
Understanding Carbohydrate Substitutions: White Rice vs. Sticky Rice
Carbohydrate substitution According to the Central Regional Alliance of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, one serving of 50 grams of white rice is equivalent to one serving of 50 grams of glutinous rice, both containing 15 grams of carbohydrates. Is this information correct? Si...
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According to the "Nutrition Atlas of Common Foods in Taiwan" published by the Ministry of Health and Welfare's National Health Administration, one serving of rice equals 50 grams (with 15.5 grams of carbohydrates), and one serving of cooked glutinous rice equals 50...[Read More] Understanding Carbohydrate Substitutions: White Rice vs. Sticky Rice