Is the Cocktail Diet Right for You? Understanding Weight Loss Challenges
Being overweight cannot be resolved! Two months ago, I started a cocktail diet under my doctor's guidance. After a month, I still haven't seen any results. However, the doctor mentioned that my body fat has decreased, but my body water content has increased, which is wh...
Dr. Qi Minghua Reply:
The cocktail diet primarily relies on medication, combined with dietary changes and exercise as a weight loss method. Since you have not seen significant improvement, please discuss whether to continue this treatment with your physician. From a nutritionist's perspective, I ...[Read More] Is the Cocktail Diet Right for You? Understanding Weight Loss Challenges
Nutrition Counseling for Managing Diabetes and Cardiovascular Health
Nutritional counseling for diseases Diabetes, cerebrovascular occlusion, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, hyperlipidemia.
Dr. Tang Weili Reply:
Your condition can be managed through diet or medication, and the undesirable dietary factors include 1. high calories 2. high fat 3. alcohol 4. high salt 5. low potassium 6. low calcium 7. low magnesium. Additionally, exercise and maintaining an ideal weight can help prevent and...[Read More] Nutrition Counseling for Managing Diabetes and Cardiovascular Health
Effective Dietary Tips to Combat Acne and Achieve Weight Loss
What dietary measures should be taken for acne? I have developed a lot of acne on my face due to poor sleep quality, which I have never experienced before. What dietary changes should I make? I am currently 157 cm tall and weigh between 55-56 kg, and I want to reduce my weight to...
Dr. Qi Minghua Reply:
1. If sleep quality is poor and facial cleansing is infrequent, the likelihood of developing acne increases. Therefore, it is essential to improve sleep quality. If falling asleep is difficult, consider drinking a cup of warm milk or taking a warm bath one hour before bedtime to ...[Read More] Effective Dietary Tips to Combat Acne and Achieve Weight Loss
Dietary Guidelines for Kidney Disease Patients: What Foods to Eat?
How should patients with kidney disease manage their diet? I underwent an ultrasound examination which revealed renal atrophy, with the right kidney measuring 8.6 cm and the left kidney measuring 9.2 cm. My blood test results showed a creatinine level of 1.9 mg/dL and a blood ure...
Dr. Huang Shuli Reply:
Hello, Ms. Chuang. Your dietary plan for kidney disease should include a diet that is low in protein and phosphorus while ensuring adequate caloric intake. The sources of sufficient calories should come from fats and carbohydrates (starches and sugars). For protein, you should fo...[Read More] Dietary Guidelines for Kidney Disease Patients: What Foods to Eat?
Why Am I Only Losing 2kg After 5 Weeks on a 1000-Calorie Diet?
I'm really disheartened? If I control my calorie intake to under 1000 calories a day, but I've only lost 2 kilograms in five weeks, why is the weight loss so minimal? Could a nutritionist provide an answer?
Dr. Xie Huimin Reply:
Weight control is a complex issue. First, from a theoretical perspective, losing half a kilogram per week, or 2 kilograms over four weeks, is considered a normal rate of weight loss. As long as the weight continues to decrease, it is acceptable. Secondly, it is important to consi...[Read More] Why Am I Only Losing 2kg After 5 Weeks on a 1000-Calorie Diet?