Fiber, Nutrition FAQ - Page 7

How should the main or complementary foods for a one-year and three-month-old infant be prepared? Hello, Director Shi. My daughter is one year and three months old, with a height of approximately 78 cm and a weight of 9 kg. The pediatrician has informed me that her weight seems i...

Diet for Liver Cancer Patients For a patient with early-stage liver cancer, dietary considerations are crucial. Here are some guidelines regarding what to eat and what to avoid: **Foods to Eat:** 1. **Lean Proteins:** Options like chicken, turkey, fish, and plant-based proteins ...

Cirrhosis Hello, Nutritionist: My father has cirrhosis, has experienced esophageal variceal bleeding, and has had edema in his legs. He has been taking his medication regularly, and the edema has improved significantly. Recently, my father seems to be showing symptoms of hepatic ...

Five servings of fruits and vegetables daily? Hello, nutritionist: May I ask how much is the recommended serving size for vegetables and fruits in the daily intake of five servings of fruits and vegetables, specifically 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruits? Should th...

Weight loss can be frustrating? Hello, nutritionist. I am a second-year junior high school student, and I have two concerns regarding weight loss. First, every time I want to lose weight, I find it difficult to do so. What kind of diet or exercise is most suitable for a second-ye...

Cardiovascular stenosis Dear Director, Recently, I experienced pain in my left chest and, after undergoing examinations at the hospital, there is a suspicion of cardiovascular stenosis. I am currently awaiting a cardiac catheterization. During this waiting period, the psychologi...

Fatty liver and brewer's yeast? 1. I would like to ask if someone with hepatitis B and fatty liver can consume brewer's yeast? Some people say that brewer's yeast is good for the liver, while others say it is not, so I would like to know whether brewer's yeast...

Bananas can relieve foot pain? Hello, my mother is 75 years old and often experiences leg pain while sleeping at night. A therapist from a martial arts school mentioned that it might be due to an old injury from heavy work when she was younger. Interestingly, after eating 5 to 6 ...

I want to lose weight? I gave birth almost three years ago, but I still can't lose weight healthily! Can you help me?

How to manage dietary needs for multiple health conditions? Hello Dr. Tsai, I would like to ask you about my father's health. He has diabetes, cirrhosis, lower extremity edema, ascites, as well as gastric ulcers and gallstones. I am unsure what kind of diet would be suitab...

Dietary fiber Hello, I heard that consuming too much fiber can hinder the absorption of other nutrients. Could this lead to malnutrition? Additionally, does excessive fiber intake impede the absorption of fats and carbohydrates, potentially resulting in insufficient caloric intak...

Carotid artery occlusion Hello Dr. Tsai, My father is 65 years old and has a hereditary history of hypertension. A few days ago, he felt dizzy, and after a hospital examination, it was found that he has carotid artery blockage. I would like to ask: 1. Is there medication avail...

Vitamin C Doctor, I eat one apple and four kiwis every morning, followed by a multivitamin. At noon, I take a B50 vitamin (because I experience a lot of stress and anxiety), and in the afternoon, I take a 500 mg vitamin C and a 300 mg grape seed extract. I also consume a lot of f...

Gallstones Hello, Doctor: I have gallstones and have not yet undergone surgery. How should I eat? If I often eat out, what dietary recommendations should I follow?

Please help me review my weight loss meal plan and condition? I've recently been trying to lose weight and have gathered a lot of information. Please take a look at my meal plan and let me know if there are any changes I should make. **Breakfast:** - 1 egg - 30g pork sli...

Fiber & Bowel Movements Hello, I would like to ask: Everyone says that dietary fiber can prevent constipation. Although I do not have constipation, I still try to eat more fruits and vegetables. At first, my bowel movements were much smoother than before, but over time, my bo...

Cholesterol Hello Doctor: My father is 65 years old, and during a recent health check-up, his cholesterol level was found to be 244. Is this considered high, and what should the normal range be for his age? The doctor mentioned that it is elevated but did not prescribe any medica...

I've heard that eating too many bananas can cause muscle and joint pain. Is that true? Hello, Dietitian Tsai Hsiu-Wen: I heard that eating too many bananas can cause muscle and joint pain. Is that true?

Can apples help with memory? Hello, I recently came across several articles online stating that apples are nicknamed "memory fruits." This is because apples are rich in zinc, which is an essential element for the formation of nucleic acids and proteins closely related t...

Reducing waist circumference burden: How to get started? Hello Dr. Hsieh: I am 154 cm tall and weigh 62 kg. My main concern is that I have developed a ring of fat around my waist, and whenever I sit down, my stomach protrudes significantly, making it seem like all the excess weig...