Effective Strategies to Gain Weight: Nutritional Tips and Supplements
How to gain weight? Hello, nutritionist. I have maintained a weight between 40 to 42 kg for a long time, and I have never paid attention to whether it was winter or summer when measuring. In May, a friend mentioned that I looked thinner, and when I weighed myself at home, I found...
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Weight gain is influenced by the balance of caloric intake. Therefore, if you want to increase your weight, you need to increase your caloric intake, which can be achieved by increasing portion sizes at meals or adding more meals throughout the day. Achieving a balanced diet is n...[Read More] Effective Strategies to Gain Weight: Nutritional Tips and Supplements
Understanding Diabetes Risk: Family History and Nutrition Insights
There are two or more family members with diabetes? Hello, my question is as follows: My grandmother has diabetes, and my father and uncle also have diabetes. Does this mean that my risk of developing diabetes is also very high?
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello! In the case of type 2 diabetes, if one parent has diabetes, the probability of their children developing diabetes is 20%. If both parents have diabetes, the probability increases to 40-50%. In addition to genetic factors, other influencing factors include obesity, excessiv...[Read More] Understanding Diabetes Risk: Family History and Nutrition Insights
How to Introduce Solid Foods to Your Baby: A Guide for New Parents
How to introduce complementary foods to babies? My baby is now just 5 months old. I want to introduce Quaker infant rice cereal, but I'm not sure how to prepare it. My baby currently drinks 180cc of milk, which is made with 6 tablespoons of formula (one tablespoon is 30cc). ...
Dr. Tang Weili Reply:
Dear Snail: Babies aged 5 to 6 months can start introducing solid foods, and beginning with cereals is a good choice. You can then try strained fruit juices (baby food jar juices), vegetable soups, hard-boiled egg yolks, vegetable purees, and meat purees, among others. However, i...[Read More] How to Introduce Solid Foods to Your Baby: A Guide for New Parents
Healthy Vegetable Soup Recipes for Easy Dinner and Weight Loss
How to make vegetable soup? Hello, Nutritionist: You mentioned that breakfast is important, but I usually sleep until after ten and I'm not hungry when I wake up. By the time I feel a bit hungry, it's already noon, so I end up having a brunch. If I eat breakfast, I find...
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Dear Yun! For breakfast, you can choose some simpler foods, such as a cup of skim milk or a slice or two of toast. There's no need to have a lavish meal; if you eat too much, you won't be able to eat at lunch! Remember, don't wait until you feel very hungry to eat....[Read More] Healthy Vegetable Soup Recipes for Easy Dinner and Weight Loss
Understanding Nutrition: Can Eating Only Apples for Dinner Help Weight Loss?
My question..? Hello, nutritionist: I am currently a student, so I usually sleep until after 10 AM and I don't feel hungry when I wake up, so I skip breakfast and just drink one or two cups of water. I only start to feel a bit hungry around noon. For lunch, I eat normally, a...
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello! Your current weight is at the upper limit of your ideal weight, and it is acceptable to lose a few kilograms, but it is not recommended to go below 53 kilograms. Regarding your current weight loss method, there is an issue with irregular meal patterns; skipping breakfast c...[Read More] Understanding Nutrition: Can Eating Only Apples for Dinner Help Weight Loss?
Effective Weight Loss Strategies for Busy Professionals: A Guide
How to lose weight? Hello, Nutritionist: I apologize for bothering you, but I would like to ask some questions regarding weight loss. Here is a description of my current situation: 1. I am 175 cm tall and weigh 115 kg. 2. I work as an engineer, primarily managing construction ...
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello! Based on your current height, your ideal weight range is between 60 to 74 kilograms. According to your statement, irregular meal patterns are a significant obstacle to weight loss. Irregular meals can affect your metabolism, and when your metabolism is compromised, it beco...[Read More] Effective Weight Loss Strategies for Busy Professionals: A Guide
Effective Weight Loss Tips: Nutrition, Digestion, and Meal Timing
Weight loss issues? After eating a lot of whole grain bread, what can help with digestion? For a weight-loss dinner, is it okay to eat low-fat cheese and a lot of boiled or steamed fish? Should I avoid eating after 8 PM, and does this rule apply if I wake up at noon or in the aft...
Dr. Xie Huimin Reply:
Dear Tong, I'm not sure how much of the whole grain bread you've been eating, but if it's causing digestive issues, consider reducing the amount of whole grain bread and substituting it with other foods like rice or noodles. Consuming too much whole grain bread (e...[Read More] Effective Weight Loss Tips: Nutrition, Digestion, and Meal Timing
Easy and Nutritious Meal Ideas for Busy Vegetarians
A simple meal? Hello, Dr. Shi! In recent years, I have often seen negative reports about food on television, such as harmful products and cancer-causing ingredients. I am a vegetarian, and I would like to know if there are any simple ways or meal plans that I can use to prepare b...
Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Hello! A balanced diet is essential for both healthy vegetarians and non-vegetarians. You can refer to the following website for recommended dietary guidelines for adults: Food Information Network / Healthy Eating. Additionally, vegetarians who consume dairy and eggs are less lik...[Read More] Easy and Nutritious Meal Ideas for Busy Vegetarians
Dietary Guidelines for Potassium and Phosphorus in Chronic Kidney Disease
Regarding foods high in potassium and phosphorus for chronic kidney failure? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask you about foods and fruits that are high in potassium and phosphorus, which chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients should avoid. 1. What are the foods and fruits that ar...
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello, 1. Impaired kidney function can make it difficult for the kidneys to excrete potassium, and elevated blood potassium levels can lead to cardiac issues. Therefore, it is necessary to limit the intake of high-potassium foods. Foods high in potassium include water spinach, ...[Read More] Dietary Guidelines for Potassium and Phosphorus in Chronic Kidney Disease
Effective Weight Loss: Daily Meal Plan and Nutritional Guidance
Weight loss Hello, I am currently trying to lose weight. For breakfast, I have a bowl of multigrain porridge, a cup of homemade yogurt (with a little fruit and brewer's yeast), half a guava, half a small apple, and two small slices of kiwi. For lunch, I eat a bowl of plain n...
Dr. Liu Qiaoyun Reply:
Hello, the explanation is in the attached file. Please refer to it. Thank you for your message.[Read More] Effective Weight Loss: Daily Meal Plan and Nutritional Guidance
Nutrition Tips for Diabetic Dialysis Patients: Managing Blood Sugar and Calories
Diet Hello, how should a dialysis patient with diabetes manage their diet to maintain good blood sugar control while ensuring adequate caloric intake?
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello! For patients undergoing dialysis, dietary restrictions are more stringent compared to those with diabetic nephropathy who are not on dialysis. It is important to ensure adequate caloric intake. In addition to the general dietary principles for diabetic patients (low sugar,...[Read More] Nutrition Tips for Diabetic Dialysis Patients: Managing Blood Sugar and Calories
Addressing Infant Bowel Issues: Nutrition Tips for Parents
Infant bowel movement issues? Hello, nutritionist. I have a few questions: 1. My son is currently over three months old. Since he turned one month, he has been on a mixed feeding regimen and only has a bowel movement every three days. His stools are soft and contain quite a few...
Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Hello! Are you referring to mixed feeding as the simultaneous breastfeeding of both breast milk and formula? It is generally acceptable for infants to have soft stools every three days. Regarding the presence of curds in the stool, it is recommended to bring a sample to the docto...[Read More] Addressing Infant Bowel Issues: Nutrition Tips for Parents
Is Homemade Baby Food Nutritionally Adequate for Infants?
Infant complementary foods Hello, nutritionist: I have a question to ask you. Recently, I saw a program on television that introduced a method for making complementary foods for infants. It suggested using 1 cup (measuring cup) of brown rice, adding 2 raw cashews, and soaking the...
Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Hello! Your baby is currently developing very well in terms of height and weight. When introducing complementary foods to infants, please keep the following points in mind: start with small amounts, introduce only one new food at a time, and wait for a period to see if the baby a...[Read More] Is Homemade Baby Food Nutritionally Adequate for Infants?
Understanding Low Potassium Levels: Dietary Solutions and Health Impacts
Hypokalemia Hello Dr. Tsai: I often experience shortness of breath, as if my heart is about to stop beating. Additionally, my hands and feet quickly become numb, prompting me to seek medical attention. Both the electrocardiogram and X-ray results were normal. However, my blood te...
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello! Most of the potassium in the body is found inside cells, where it helps maintain acid-base balance, osmotic pressure, and fluid balance. A smaller portion exists in extracellular fluid, influencing muscle activity, which can lead to issues such as heart rhythm disturbances...[Read More] Understanding Low Potassium Levels: Dietary Solutions and Health Impacts
Adding Dried Fish Powder to Baby's Diet: Nutritional Guidance
Add dried fish powder? Hello Dr. Hsieh, I apologize for bothering you again. My child is now 4 months and 9 days old, but he is currently going through a phase of milk refusal. I am concerned about his nutritional and caloric intake! I have been adding rice cereal to his milk be...
Dr. Xie Huimin Reply:
Hello, Ru'er: For a 4-month-old baby, suitable foods to introduce include fruit juice, vegetable soup, and rice porridge. Protein-rich foods should wait until the milk rejection phase gradually passes, which is around 7 months, so avoid introducing fish powder too early. You...[Read More] Adding Dried Fish Powder to Baby's Diet: Nutritional Guidance
Is Drinking Vegetable Soup Excessively Causing Joint Pain?
Long-term consumption of vegetable soup? My mother is 60 years old and has been drinking vegetable soup regularly since May. Initially, she consumed a powdered version from a health food company, but later switched to homemade soup. Recently, she has been experiencing soreness in...
Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Hello! Since the portion of the vegetable soup was not mentioned, I cannot confidently answer whether there is a correlation between vegetable soup and finger joint pain. Could you please email me the contents and quantity of the vegetable soup? Additionally, I recommend that you...[Read More] Is Drinking Vegetable Soup Excessively Causing Joint Pain?
Effective Weight Loss Supplements: What to Consider for Your Diet
Weight loss supplements If you are looking to lose weight and considering dietary supplements, what options are available? Besides products like CoolSculpting and Orlistat, I tend to consume a higher amount of carbohydrates.
Dr. Liu Qiaoyun Reply:
Hello, there are many weight loss supplements available, among which high-fiber foods are commonly used. Meal replacements that are high in fiber and consumed with water can create a feeling of fullness, similar to traditional vegetable soups or salads (without dressing). There a...[Read More] Effective Weight Loss Supplements: What to Consider for Your Diet
Is Drinking Vegetable Soup Long-Term Beneficial for Your Health?
Is it okay to drink vegetable soup long-term? A friend recommended that I drink a vegetable soup, but I'm unsure about its ingredients and whether long-term consumption is safe. Does it really have health benefits? The recipe includes: 1 to 1.25 pounds of white radish, 0.5 t...
Dr. Xie Huimin Reply:
Ms. Hsiao-Ping, there should be no issues with long-term consumption of this vegetable soup. However, I cannot provide specific health benefits. Generally, water-soluble vitamins are lost after boiling for two hours, while fat-soluble vitamins do not dissolve in water. As for oth...[Read More] Is Drinking Vegetable Soup Long-Term Beneficial for Your Health?
Why Am I Always Hungry? Understanding Nutrition and Weight Management
I'm in so much pain! I'm always hungry? I don't know why I always feel hungry, and I had previously tried to lose weight because I was overweight. After losing a few kilograms, I thought I would return to a normal diet, but afterwards, I always felt like I could ne...
Dr. Liu Qiaoyun Reply:
Eating not only provides our bodies with nutrition but also satisfies our psychological needs. Just like children who suck on pacifiers, especially before bedtime or when they are upset, if you want to eat more but with low calories, vegetables are probably the only option (exclu...[Read More] Why Am I Always Hungry? Understanding Nutrition and Weight Management
Struggling with Weight Loss: Nutrition Tips for Busy Students
I want to lose weight? Hello, Dr. Liu. My height is 155 cm and my weight is 53.6 kg. I feel that I am still quite overweight. For breakfast, I eat fried noodles, for lunch, I have a buffet meal, and for dinner, I sometimes eat two pieces of bread or instant noodles. I tend to eat...
Dr. Liu Qiaoyun Reply:
Hello, let me reassure you that confidence is the first key to success. You must have confidence! Losing weight is not a complex matter; it can be summed up in a seven-word mantra: eat less, move more, and be persistent (memorize this and think about it before you eat). Seeing ho...[Read More] Struggling with Weight Loss: Nutrition Tips for Busy Students