My toddler, 23 months old, still eats cerelac 3 days/week, is that ok? If yes, is it good for her growth?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- A dish with multiple sources of nutrients (meat/poultry, cereals, vegetables) is definitely of superior nutritional value to your toddler, and certainly a more natural option. Cerelac is relatively hi... 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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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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What are the health benefits of wasabi?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Wasabi (Wasabia japonica or Eutrema japonica) is a plant that belongs to the Brassicaceae family, which includes cabbages, horseradish, and mustard.
The particular flavor of wasabi comes from the comb... Read More
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My question is about the salt quantity contained in olives, that is why I am asking if olives are allowed or not.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- If you allow 2-3 olives 2-3 times per week, as part of a labneh sandwich for example, this amount is not supposed to impose a huge salt load on the child's kidneys.
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Could you tell me what I can eat to avoid that my baby gets gases while breastfeeding him?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- You should be avoiding items like:
Dairy products, which contain sugar lactose that causes gas
Vegetables, including onions, radishes, cabbage, celery, carrots, brussel sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower ... Read More
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Does avocado have any side effects on diabetes and cholesterol?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Avocados are full of benefits to both healthy individuals and individuals with diabetes and high blood cholesterol.
1- Although avocado is high in fat (around 30 grams per fruit), it's mostly m... Read More
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Do avocados cause constipation?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- On the contrary, avocado actually helps you to pass bowel movements thanks to its content of fibers. An avocado provides 13.5 g of fiber, which is equivalent to 54 percent of the 25 g that the America... Read More
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Do potato chips and chocolate have any effect on acne?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Most individuals start to have acne in their teen years, which can extend into the 20s and 30s.
Acne happens when oil (sebaceous) glands are activated at puberty, under the effect of male hormones fr... Read More
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