Effective Weight Loss Tips for New Moms After Eight Months
Is it still possible to lose weight more than eight months postpartum? Hello Doctor: I have been eight months postpartum, but I still haven't been able to regain my pre-pregnancy body. I'm wondering if there are any methods to lose weight quickly, as I don't enjoy ...
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello! The postpartum period is indeed a crucial time for weight loss. Generally, we recommend breastfeeding, as it can enhance the baby's immune system and also burn more calories, aiding in weight reduction. Controlling your diet after childbirth is also very important; it...[Read More] Effective Weight Loss Tips for New Moms After Eight Months
Should You Eat Before Bed? Tips for Late-Night Snacking
Eating before bedtime It is generally advised not to eat anything within four hours before bedtime. However, if you feel very sleepy after two or three hours and cannot stay awake for the full four hours before sleeping, what should you do?
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello! The reasons for not recommending food before bedtime are twofold: first, the body consumes fewer calories during sleep, and excessive calorie intake can lead to obesity; second, eating before sleep may result in decreased intestinal motility, which can affect digestion. Of...[Read More] Should You Eat Before Bed? Tips for Late-Night Snacking
How to Meet Daily Nutritional Needs on a Limited Calorie Budget?
What else can I eat? Hello, Nutritionist: I consistently consume 100 grams of brown rice, 100 grams of vegetables, and 240 cc of skim milk powder (unsweetened soy milk) for my three meals each day. For breakfast and dinner, I also eat one piece of fruit. Given my weight of 43 kil...
Dr. Qi Minghua Reply:
Hello! Since I do not know your height or occupation, I cannot determine whether your weight of 43 kg falls within the ideal weight range, nor can I ascertain your daily caloric needs. Regarding your daily intake, you consume approximately 140 calories from 100g of brown rice, 25...[Read More] How to Meet Daily Nutritional Needs on a Limited Calorie Budget?
How Many Calories Should You Eat Daily to Maintain Weight?
Caloric intake for weight maintenance diet? Hello: My height is 153 cm and my weight is 43 kg. I no longer need to lose weight; I just want to maintain my current weight. I ride a bicycle for 40 minutes each way to and from work, with a stable route that has few hills. I eat thre...
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello! Based on your current weight of 43 kg and light daily activities, your estimated caloric requirement is about 1290 calories. Additionally, considering your daily commute by bicycle for 40 minutes each way, which burns approximately 175 calories, your total estimated calori...[Read More] How Many Calories Should You Eat Daily to Maintain Weight?
What is the Caloric Content of Unripe Mangoes?
The calorie content of mangoes? I would like to ask about the calorie content of unripe mangoes, such as the Aiwen mango, which are still green and taste sour rather than sweet. Approximately how many calories are in one that is about the size of a fist?
Dr. Hu Yuqing Reply:
Hello QQ: In the Taiwan region, the food nutrition component database can be found at http://www.doh.gov.tw/ufile/doc/水果類_030607.xls. The caloric content per 100 grams is as follows: Tainan mango 55 kcal, Golden Diamond mango 59 kcal, Hayden mango 60 kcal, and Irwin mango 40 kcal...[Read More] What is the Caloric Content of Unripe Mangoes?
Understanding Brown Rice Calories: How Many Are in 100g?
The caloric content of brown rice? Hello: I have found varying calorie counts for brown rice on many websites. For a 100-gram serving, some sites say it is 350 calories, while others say it is 240 calories. What is the accurate calorie count? Is whole wheat bread better, or is br...
Dr. Hu Yuqing Reply:
Hello, please check the official information: Department of Health Food Information Network http://food.doh.gov.tw/frontpage.asp Nutrition and You → Taiwan Food Nutritional Composition Database http://www.doh.gov.tw/ufile/doc/Grain_030607.xls Brown rice has two samples with 349 a...[Read More] Understanding Brown Rice Calories: How Many Are in 100g?
Understanding Caloric Content: Breakfast and Dinner Choices Explained
Inquire about food calories? Could you please tell me how many calories are in a corn omelet pancake sold at breakfast shops? I usually add soy sauce to it. Also, how many calories are in a box of six takoyaki sold in stores? Does toasted bread have a higher calorie count, and if...
Dr. Hu Yuqing Reply:
For those who enjoy high-calorie foods: To understand calories, you first need to know the weight or portion size. The calorie content of various composite foods varies depending on the types and amounts of ingredients used. You can compare nutritional labels; for example, toaste...[Read More] Understanding Caloric Content: Breakfast and Dinner Choices Explained
Calorie Counts for Popular Taiwanese Street Foods and Weight Loss Tips
The calories in honey-glazed barbecue? I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that.
Dr. Xie Huimin Reply:
Commercial Honey Glazed Barbecue Taro Cake (60g/block) 119 kcal Pig's Blood Cake (60g/block) 120 kcal Tofu Dried (30g/block) 67 kcal Sweet Potato Balls (20g/block) 40 kcal Honey Glaze Sauce (1 kcal/cc) Average 20g food spread with 5cc/5 kcal Roasted Sweet Potato (1...[Read More] Calorie Counts for Popular Taiwanese Street Foods and Weight Loss Tips
Understanding Fish Calories: Balancing Nutrition and Meal Satisfaction
Caloric content of fish Hello: Fish has high nutritional value, but I found that the calories are around 100 to 150. If that's the case, having fish in a meal along with a bowl of rice would result in a high-calorie meal, right? This would limit the ability to eat more of ot...
Dr. Hu Yuqing Reply:
Hello, Xiaoqing: "Are the calories all between 100 to 150?" What is the unit? According to the food information from the Department of Health, Taiwan, you can find nutritional information for every 100 grams of food at the website under Nutrition and You > Food and N...[Read More] Understanding Fish Calories: Balancing Nutrition and Meal Satisfaction
Understanding Caloric Content in Whole Grain Cookies: A Nutritional Guide
Calorie Hello~~ Regarding the calorie content of the cookies, could you tell me if these cookies are high in calories? The label states that there are only 40.8 calories per 100g, but I feel like it might be more than that! A serving of 7 pieces is only 90 calories. The Costa Who...
Dr. Liu Qiaoyun Reply:
Hello: Cookies have low moisture content, so 1 gram typically contains about 1-3 calories. Personally, I think that 100 grams having only 40.8 calories is almost similar to vegetables. For reference, 100 grams of vegetables contain about 24 calories, a small plain roll (without f...[Read More] Understanding Caloric Content in Whole Grain Cookies: A Nutritional Guide
Balancing Nutrition and Fitness: Is My Diet Sabotaging My Health?
Is it difficult to choose between eating and not eating? Hello, I am someone who loves sports and good food. The initial reason I wanted to exercise was simply to lose weight and look better. I started off weighing 90 kg at a height of 184 cm. After three months of dieting and in...
Dr. Hu Yuqing Reply:
Hello, you have lost 21 kilograms in three months (from 90 to 69 kg), which seems to be a rapid pace. Ideally, the recommended weight loss is about 0.5 to 1 kilogram per week. Based on your description, it is difficult for the nutritionist to comment. For H006600 tofu, every 10...[Read More] Balancing Nutrition and Fitness: Is My Diet Sabotaging My Health?
Essential Dietary Tips for Diabetic Patients After Heart Attack
What are the precautions for patients with diabetes and myocardial infarction? Hello! I would like to ask about my dad who has diabetes (50 years old) and recently underwent cardiac catheterization due to an acute myocardial infarction. One artery is still blocked, and he has dia...
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello! In the case of acute myocardial infarction, the most important aspect is to reduce the burden on the heart. Dietary adjustments should primarily focus on a low-calorie diet, approximately 1200-1500 calories per day. Once the condition improves, food intake can be gradually...[Read More] Essential Dietary Tips for Diabetic Patients After Heart Attack
Effective Nutrition Tips for Healthy Weight Gain
I would like to inquire about weight gain issues? Hello, Nutritionist Hu: I would like to ask, I am currently about 168 cm tall but weigh only 46 to 49 kg, which is too thin. I really want to gain weight to reach a normal weight, at least a little more would be good. So I would l...
Dr. Hu Yuqing Reply:
Hello: The Body Mass Index (BMI) is calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared (BMI = weight (kg) / (height (m) * height (m))). You can refer to the Department of Health's Food Information website → Healthy Eating section > Eating Healthy > O...[Read More] Effective Nutrition Tips for Healthy Weight Gain
Effective Dietary Tips for Successful Weight Loss
Weight loss Dear Nutritionist Hsiao Hui-Min: I want to lose weight, but I don't know how to control my diet. What should I eat to achieve weight loss effectively?
Dr. Xie Huimin Reply:
Dear Woonsy: Since you only mentioned that you are currently 16 years old, I cannot determine your height and weight, making it difficult to address your situation. You may be thin but feel overweight. If you have concerns, it would be best to consult a nutritionist for an assess...[Read More] Effective Dietary Tips for Successful Weight Loss
Healthy Breakfast Sandwich: Balancing Nutrition Without High Calories
Meat Hello: I made a homemade sandwich for breakfast (triangular shape) using four slices of white bread, along with about 100 grams of cabbage, which is a fixed ingredient. The additional toppings sometimes include cheese (labeled as under 50 calories), sometimes boiled eggs, an...
Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Hello! A slice of white bread contains about 70 calories (4 slices approximately 280 calories), 100 grams of cabbage has about 25 calories, 50 grams of cheese contains around 150 to 190 calories (which may be high in sodium), one boiled egg is about 75 calories, and 50 grams of p...[Read More] Healthy Breakfast Sandwich: Balancing Nutrition Without High Calories
Are Low-Calorie Cookies Safe for Diabetics? A Nutritional Insight
Caloric content of cookies? Hello~~ I would like to ask about a type of cookie I recently tried called Dendrobium cookies. The nutritional label does not list butter or eggs, only ingredients like Poria cocos, Chinese yam, wheat germ, flour, vegetable oil, and salt. The label ind...
Dr. Liu Qiaoyun Reply:
Ruru: Hello, the moisture content in cookies is very low, so a 15-gram piece should have more than 11 calories. Unless it consists entirely of fiber-like ingredients, carbohydrates and proteins provide 4 calories per gram, while fats provide 9 calories per gram. No matter how you...[Read More] Are Low-Calorie Cookies Safe for Diabetics? A Nutritional Insight
Healthy Eating Tips for Weight Loss: A Balanced Approach to Nutrition
Can you help me assess whether my daily diet is healthy? I am currently 163 cm and 117 lb, and I want to lose weight down to 110 lb in about three months (because I don't want to harm my body, I mostly eat raw foods). I exercise: on Mondays, I do cardio, and on Tuesdays, I d...
Dr. Qi Minghua Reply:
Hello: Your height is 163 cm, and your ideal weight range is between 53 to 64 kg. Currently, you weigh 117.1 lbs, approximately 53 kg, and you wish to lose weight to 110.1 lbs, around 50 kg, which is below the recommended range and considered underweight. I suggest you maintain y...[Read More] Healthy Eating Tips for Weight Loss: A Balanced Approach to Nutrition
How Many Calories Should a 22-Year-Old Woman Consume to Maintain Weight?
Caloric intake issues? I would like to ask, I am a 22-year-old female, weighing between 41 and 42 kilograms, and I am 155 centimeters tall. I have a typical activity level for a student. How many calories should I consume in a day to maintain my weight? Also, my metabolism is rel...
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello, based on your height, your ideal weight should be around 52 kilograms, with an ideal weight range of 47 to 57 kilograms. Given your current weight, it is considered too low. According to your ideal weight, your daily caloric needs should be approximately 1850 kilocalories....[Read More] How Many Calories Should a 22-Year-Old Woman Consume to Maintain Weight?
Is My Milk and Fruit Diet Healthy? Nutritional Concerns Explained
I absolutely love drinking milk? Hello: I have two questions because I really love drinking milk and eating fruits. First, I drink three cups of milk every day, which is reconstituted from skim milk powder, with each cup being 500 grams. I add about three tablespoons of milk powd...
Dr. Hu Yuqing Reply:
Hello: Based on the provided description: Breakfast: - 3 tablespoons of skim milk powder (25g) = 80 calories - 1 egg = 75 calories - 1 apple (160/125g) = 1.28 servings * 60 = 77 calories - 1 orange = 60 calories Lunch: - 1 serving of skim milk powder = 80 calories - 1 a...[Read More] Is My Milk and Fruit Diet Healthy? Nutritional Concerns Explained
Daily Caloric Needs for Middle School Boys and Girls Explained
Calorie For middle school students, the daily caloric needs are generally as follows: - Boys: Approximately 2,200 to 2,800 calories per day, depending on their level of physical activity. - Girls: Approximately 1,800 to 2,400 calories per day, also depending on their level of p...
Dr. Hu Yuqing Reply:
Hello: According to the Department of Health, the caloric intake for Taiwanese middle school students is as follows: for boys, 2250-2500 kcal, and for girls, 2050-2300 kcal. Nutritional Guidelines > Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for the Taiwanese population: At age 13, w...[Read More] Daily Caloric Needs for Middle School Boys and Girls Explained