Calories, Nutrition FAQ

Struggling with Constipation: Tips for Relief and Better Mood

Constipation... feeling quite down? Hello Dr. Tsai, I have been struggling with constipation for at least three months. I eat a lot of vegetables (at least two bowls of salad without dressing each day). I also consume yogurt and bananas, and at least one apple daily. However, my ...

Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello! It seems that your fiber intake is sufficient, but have you been mindful of your daily water intake? It is recommended to consume more than 2000cc of water per day. If your water intake is adequate, I suggest visiting a gastroenterology clinic for a specialist to check for...

Can Eating Only 1000 Calories a Day Really Help You Lose Weight?

Is consuming 1000 calories a day really effective for weight loss? I've heard that if you only consume 1000 calories a day, you can lose about 1 kilogram in a week. However, it's really difficult to stick to 1000 calories a day because sometimes just one meal can be aro...

Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello! Takeout meals are generally high in calories because they often contain a large portion of carbohydrates, with one serving being approximately equivalent to two bowls of rice. Additionally, side dishes are often fried or high in fat. To lose weight, it is essential to avoi...

Is My Diet Healthy? Questions on Weight Loss and Nutrition

Is this way of eating acceptable? Hello, Doctor. I am currently on a weight loss journey. I often eat the black sugar pineapple bun from a convenience store, paired with beer yeast yogurt. Is that okay? I take 2-3 bites of white rice during my meals, but I eat a lot of vegetables...

Dr. Xie Huimin Reply:
Dear Grandma Little Branch, Since you did not provide your current weight and height, it is difficult to assess whether you need to lose weight. If your meals often consist only of brown sugar pineapple buns and beer yeast yogurt, it may be challenging to achieve balanced nutrit...

Effective Weight Loss Strategies for Teens with Lower Body Fat

Lower body obesity & dietary issues I am currently a third-year junior high school student. Since kindergarten, I have been attending cram schools. I spend the entire day in school and then have to sit in a cram school for the whole evening, which often leads to lower body ob...

Dr. Xie Huimin Reply:
Dear Charlotte, based on your current height of 155 cm, the normal weight range is between 44.4 to 57.7 kg. Your weight of 53 to 55 kg falls within the normal range! As a middle school student, you are in your puberty stage, which is a time of rapid growth. It is essential to con...

High-Calorie Foods for Underweight Infants: Nutritional Guidance

Diet for Underweight Children Your daughter was born weighing 2000g and is now 11 months old, weighing 7kg. She has a poor appetite for milk. What high-calorie complementary foods can she eat? How many calories should she consume in a day to gain weight?

Dr. Qi Minghua Reply:
Hello: Your daughter is currently 11 months old, and her ideal weight range should be around 10-13 kg. However, she only weighs 7 kg, which is indeed on the thinner side. According to nutritional guidelines for infants, each kilogram of body weight requires approximately 100 calo...

Tips to Achieve a Fuller Face Through Nutrition and Lifestyle Changes

How to make your face look fuller and more plump? I often have friends telling me that I've lost weight again, and I respond that I haven't. Then they say that my face looks gaunt and my cheeks are sunken. Recently, I've also developed a line of acne around my mout...

Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello! Your weight is slightly below the ideal range, which should be between 49-59 kg. The reason your weight hasn't decreased but you appear slimmer could be due to an increase in muscle mass and a reduction in body fat, or it might be related to water retention. Weight ga...

Does Eating More Rice Lead to Weight Gain? Understanding Carbohydrates

Rice Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask if eating more rice (white rice) really makes it easier to gain weight? Is rice a carbohydrate? What is the recommended amount of carbohydrates needed by the human body? Is soda also considered a type of carbohydrate? Thank you for your res...

Dr. Zhuang Yizhen Reply:
Hello, white rice is indeed classified as a carbohydrate (also known as saccharides). Generally, foods such as grains and tubers (e.g., rice, taro, potatoes, etc.) and sugars (e.g., white sugar, brown sugar, fructose, etc.) fall into this category. The sugars found in soft drinks...

Understanding Nutrition Facts: A Guide to Cracker Ingredients and Calories

Regarding nutritional components? Hello, I would like to inquire about the nutritional components and calories of this type of cracker. Nutrition Facts Serving Size: Cracker (1/2 ounce / 15g) Amount Per 100g Calories: 75 Calories from Fat: 27 % Daily Value* Total Fa...

Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Hello! I apologize, but I can only say that the data seems strange, and I still do not understand your question. Could you please clarify your inquiry so that I can respond appropriately? Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Sincerely, Dietitian Shih Kuei-Mei, Dire...

Am I Suffering from Binge Eating Disorder? Understanding Nutrition and Weight Control

Am I suffering from binge eating disorder? I would like to ask a question. I have always had a habit of controlling my weight. My height is 165 cm and my weight is 43 kg. Perhaps it's because I usually eat less, so last night I ended up eating a lot of food, such as four coo...

Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello! The key to weight control is making gradual adjustments over time. Sudden binge eating can certainly overwhelm the gastrointestinal tract, leading to diarrhea, which is quite understandable! Weight gain requires a balanced increase in caloric intake; simply consuming high-...

Effective Weight Loss Strategies for Busy Professionals in Taiwan

Weight loss Hello, I would like to ask if my height of 170 cm and weight of 70 kg is considered obese. I usually eat the buffet provided by my company, but I find it quite oily. I also love fried foods. I used to go for brisk walks and jogging, but I haven't exercised for a ...

Dr. Ke Qiuliang Reply:
Hello: Based on your height and weight, your ideal weight is approximately 57-69.8 kg. Some of the food at buffets can indeed be quite oily, so I recommend having a glass of plain water during your meal. Before eating, you can blanch the vegetables in hot water to remove excess o...

How to Maintain Weight Loss After a 20-Kilo Journey?

What is the duration of the maintenance phase? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask about my weight loss plan. I have been consuming 1000 to 1200 calories daily and have lost nearly 20 kilograms. However, I am concerned about how to maintain my weight moving forward to prevent rega...

Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Hello! Consolidating weight loss results is indeed crucial for those trying to lose weight; otherwise, a moment of carelessness can lead to regaining weight without realizing it. To maintain your weight, it is essential to regularly monitor your weight (approximately once a week)...

Understanding Caloric Sources: Breakfast Choices and Protein Foods

I'm sorry, but I need specific content to translate. Please provide the text you would Which type of food provides most of the calories? Is it okay to only eat steamed buns for breakfast (approximately how many calories is that)? What would be suitable for dinner? What are s...

Dr. Liu Yulai Reply:
Hello! I apologize for making you wait so long. Most of the calories come from the three macronutrients: proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Fats provide 9 calories per gram, while carbohydrates and proteins provide 4 calories per gram. However, protein-rich foods are often combin...

Is Kimchi a Weight Loss Ally? Exploring Its Benefits and Serving Sizes

Is kimchi a good friend for those trying to lose weight? Hello: If kimchi is used as a side dish for every meal, will it affect weight loss results? Can kimchi be considered a low-calorie food for weight loss? How should the portion size of Japanese oyakodon be calculated?

Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Hello! Consuming kimchi with every meal, regardless of its impact on weight loss (whether or not sugar is added), is not advisable from a nutritional perspective. This is because the variety of vegetables used to make kimchi is limited, and having kimchi with every meal contradic...

Essential Nutrition Tips for Effective Weight Loss After Pregnancy

Diet during the weight loss phase: another question? Hello, Director: Thank you very much for taking the time to answer my questions. I would like to seek your advice again regarding some blind spots in my weight loss approach. I am 167 cm tall, and after two pregnancies, my weig...

Dr. Tang Weili Reply:
Hello Laura: Losing 7 kilograms in 3 weeks is likely the result of a caloric deficit greater than 1500 calories compared to your previous intake. Based on your description, your current caloric intake is estimated to be around 1000 calories. You could increase your protein intake...

How to Measure Whole Grain Rice Portions and Lower Dumpling Calories?

Five-grain rice (one more question)? Hello, Director: I have another question. How do I calculate the portion size for raw five-grain rice? If I want to make dumplings myself, what methods can I use to reduce the calories? If I use black vinegar for seasoning, can I disregard the...

Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Hello! If you are using a grain mix that does not include soybeans or black beans, 20 grams of raw grain mix counts as one serving of carbohydrates. When making dumplings from scratch, you can increase the amount of vegetables and choose lean cuts of meat to reduce calories and p...

Can You Lose Weight by Counting Calories and Eating Fast Food?

Weight loss methods Good day! I would like to ask, if I need 1600 calories a day and I want to lose weight, I should reduce my intake by 500 calories. If a typical McDonald's hamburger is about 450 calories, and I eat a piece of fruit in the morning and one hamburger for lun...

Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Hello! The purpose of weight loss is not only to achieve a good physique but also to attain better health, which is a crucial consideration. For adults, daily caloric intake should not fall below 1200 calories to avoid deficiencies in vitamins and minerals. If the caloric reducti...

Can I Maintain My Weight After Losing 17kg? Nutrition Concerns Explained

I'm sorry, but I need the specific content you would like me to translate into English. Please provide the text you want translated I have a question... I originally weighed 70 kg and have lost weight down to 53 kg. Recently, I have been feeling increasingly guilty after eat...

Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello! Irregular eating habits can indeed affect your body's metabolic rate. If you have previously consumed too few or unbalanced calories and have not developed an exercise routine, returning to a normal diet may lead to weight regain. However, making necessary adjustments...

Managing Weight Loss: Strategies for Eating Out on Weekends

Diet during Weight Loss Phase Hello, I recently started controlling my diet for weight loss, keeping my calorie intake around 1000 to 1200 calories with a low-fat diet. However, I often find that after working hard from Monday to Friday, on the weekends my husband and children wa...

Dr. Tang Weili Reply:
Hi Laura: You have adopted a negative calorie balance method for weight loss. I wonder if you have seen a decrease in your weight. A daily intake of 1000-1200 calories is a tolerable low-calorie diet. It is recommended to supplement with a multivitamin (such as Centrum) daily. If...

Understanding Weight Gain: Exploring Nutrition, Hormones, and Body Changes

I want to lose weight..? Two years ago, my weight was consistently between 46 to 48 kg, and my waist was always around 23.5 inches. However, over the past two years, my weight has been increasing. Although my appearance doesn't seem overweight (I was on the school team in bo...

Dr. Xie Huimin Reply:
Dear Xiao Yu, Changes in lifestyle or a sudden cessation of exercise can lead to weight gain. A weight of 57 kilograms with a waist circumference of 30 inches is possible. Regarding weight loss, it may be necessary to carefully assess the caloric intake of the foods you consume ...

Nutrition Tips for Managing Chronic Pain and Fatigue

Daily Care Hello: I have been experiencing chronic headaches, lower back pain, neck stiffness and pain, and lower back pain, which has led me to long-term use of muscle relaxants and anti-anxiety medications. Recently, I stopped taking the medication for two days, but I am now ex...

Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello! I wonder if your symptoms are caused by being busy at work and experiencing high levels of stress. When under stress, consuming foods high in sugar and calories can help raise blood sugar levels and improve your mood. In addition to snacks, I recommend supplementing with B...

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