Is It Safe to Exercise After Eating Apples? Nutrition Tips Explained
Exercise If I eat two apples at 4:00 PM and then exercise at 4:30 PM, will it harm my stomach, and if I exercise until 5:30 or 6:30 PM before having breakfast?
Dr. Zeng Wenyi reply Nutrition
Hello! I apologize for the delay in responding to your question due to my busy schedule. Generally, it is not recommended to engage in vigorous exercise immediately after eating. However, if your activity consists of light exercises such as walking, it should be fine, although it...[Read More] Is It Safe to Exercise After Eating Apples? Nutrition Tips Explained
Understanding Purine Content in Foods: A Guide for Cooking and Nutrition
Purine content in food? Could you please tell me which books provide detailed information on the purine content in various foods for cooking reference? Thank you! Regarding dairy products in Western cuisine, such as cheese and butter, are they considered high or low purine foods?...
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In a general blood test, a uric acid level greater than 7.7 mg/dL in men and greater than 6.6 mg/dL in women is classified as hyperuricemia (uric acid is a product of purine metabolism in the body). If the uric acid level does not exceed these thresholds, there is no need for exc...[Read More] Understanding Purine Content in Foods: A Guide for Cooking and Nutrition
Managing High Uric Acid Levels: Dietary Tips and Medical Guidance
Dietary management for hyperuricemia..? Hello, 1. If your brother needs to seek medical attention for high uric acid levels, he should consult a rheumatologist or a nephrologist. 2. It is generally advised to avoid foods high in purines, which include certain seafood such as ...
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Question 1: In a general blood test, hyperuricemia is defined as a uric acid level greater than 7.7 mg/dL in males and greater than 6.6 mg/dL in females. When accompanied by symptoms of redness, swelling, heat, and pain, it is referred to as gout, which can lead to complications ...[Read More] Managing High Uric Acid Levels: Dietary Tips and Medical Guidance
Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis: Symptoms, Nutrition, and Management
Rheumatoid Arthritis Hello Dr. Tseng: I was born in 1970, blood type AB, and I work in the computer input industry. Starting in the winter of 1994, I began experiencing pain in my finger joints to the point where I could not bend them. After applying heat, the pain was somewhat a...
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I apologize for the delay in responding to your question, as I was only informed of this URL in the past few days. Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition characterized by polyarticular synovitis caused by an inadequate immune system. The inflamed synovium invades the joints and join...[Read More] Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis: Symptoms, Nutrition, and Management
Dietary Guidelines for Managing Diabetes, Hypertension, and Kidney Disease
Diet for individuals with diabetes, hypertension, and kidney disease? My mother-in-law has diabetes, hypertension, and kidney disease. How should we manage her diet?
Dr. Zeng Wenyi reply Nutrition
I apologize! I recently learned about this website from a colleague and was unable to respond in a timely manner; I am truly sorry! Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by the body's reduced ability to utilize carbohydrates, leading to elevated blood glucos...[Read More] Dietary Guidelines for Managing Diabetes, Hypertension, and Kidney Disease