If I eat oat meal bread & put in it Tuna or Halloum (2 sandwiches ar day) for 2 weeks, how many kgs can I expect to lose?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- We cannot recommend a diet plan, nor can we estimate the expected amount of weight loss based on a particular diet plan, for the following reasons:1- To put together a proper and suitable diet plan, t... Read More
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How can I know if my diet is effective? Whether I'm losing fat but not a lot of weights and gaining muscle. Am I losing fat for sure?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The only precise and reliable way to assess actual loss of body fat is to measure your body composition before and after having started your diet. This can be done at the dietitian's office, using a s... Read More
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I was on a no sugar diet but felt dizzy when I lied down then stood up. Switched to a no carbs diet, now the bones under my eyebrows & cheekbones hurt
Dr. Michel Moutran,
Plastic Surgery
- The low carbs diet lead to ketonic states and dehydration. They are not recommended on the long run. Keep some sugar coming from fruits that are well assimilated and drink a lot of water to compensate... Read More
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I went on diet with many specialists and on my own,but didn't lose weight. I did blood tests of thyroid.All were ok. What else might be the problem?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Failure to achieve your goal weight despite going on many diets is not a straight forward matter that can be investigated with a mere thyroid function test. A thorough and detailed history of your sta... Read More
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Do acidic juices like pineapple and orange help in reducing weight?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- No, the acid found in fruits in and by itself does not promote weight loss. Another important issue to keep in mind is that fruit juice, even if natural (no added sugars) and fresh (rich in vitamins) ... Read More
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Which is healthier, a diet that is high in fat and low in carbs or a diet that is low in fat and high in carbs?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Neither - and of course the particular characteristics (for example, if you exercise regularly, the trend of your weight over the years etc.) and risk factors (such as family history of lipid problems... Read More
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Good afternoon drs I'm making diet and m eating healthy food but m always feeling tired and sleeping may u help me in this problem thx a lot
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Fatigue in association with weight loss is not
uncommon. Many people describe that when they start a diet, they become sleepy
and feel “low on energy” day, while the accepted norm is that healthier ea... Read More
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I'm 32 years old, I weigh 43kgs and I'm 162cm tall. I've always been skinny and I don't know how to gain weight.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- You should consult a dietitian on how to enrich your meals with nutritious calories. For instance, you can add extra cheese to your spaghetti dish, or nuts to your fruit cocktail, or turkey slices to ... Read More
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I had pancreatitis with complications for 2 months. Half of my pancreas had necrosis. I lost 18 kilos. What diet would help me regain my weight?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Recovering your weight may prove to be difficult in the first few months after resolution of the pancreatitis because the pancreas is still not fully functional (the pancreas produces enzymes that dig... Read More
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