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I have been struggling with obesity. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been struggling with my weight for so long, and it is getting to the point where it is affecting my health and my entire life. I have tried every diet out there, and spent hours at the gym, but nothing seems to work. I have been considering anti-obesity medications, but I am t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It is valid that obesity occurs due to high carbohydrate intake with less physical activity. It can also be due to drastic hormonal changes which are related to your current age too as you are 40. We need to find out the cause of obesity... Read Full »
Please suggest how to reduce added sugars in my diet.
Query: Hello doctor,I am seeking to reduce my intake of added sugars and gain a better understanding of their relationship to carbohydrates. Could you provide personalized insights into how added sugars differ from naturally occurring sugars in carbohydrates? Additionally, I would appreciate practical tips... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. Yes, it is a kind of good choice. However, many foods are now filled with preservatives and high levels of sugar or salt. Consuming high carbohydrates can lead to elevated sugar levels in the blood, resulting in ... Read Full »
How do I include carbohydrates in my diet?
Query: Hello doctor,I am trying to improve my diet to be healthier, and there is a lot of talk about carbohydrates. What is the deal with carbohydrates? Are they bad? Can they be a part of a healthy diet? How do I find the right balance? I am confused and hoping for some clear advice on carbohydrates. Any ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Carbohydrates are a macronutrient found in a variety of food sources, with several types differing in terms of nutritional value and effects on health. They are a major macronutrient and one of the body’s primary sources of energy. Some weigh... Read Full »
I want advice on carbohydrate's role in athletics. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 30-year-old man who emphasizes maintaining a healthy diet as part of my athletic lifestyle. I have heard different perspectives on carbohydrates and their role in a healthy diet. Are carbohydrates essential for the body, especially for someone with an active lifestyle like mine? ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. Consuming high carbohydrates leads to high sugar levels in the blood, which leads to a faster deposition of fats in the body, and it leads to obesity due to metabolic disorders like diabetes, high cholesterol, ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am trying to get lean for the past one month. But, still, I have stubborn fat around my lower abdomen. I am doing full body lifts every day and high-intensity cardio exercise one to three times a week. I cannot lean out around my stomach 100 % while everywhere is fine. I know stubborn ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. To lose body fat, we need to track our calorie budget and burnouts. First, work on your food groups, make sure you divide your meal into a right combination of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. As well to see good results it is always essenti... Read Full »
What are the best foods to take before exams?
Query: Hello doctor, This is not a health inquiry, but a problem I would need your help to solve. I would like to know what foods are good to eat before a test or exam? I am getting things like omega-3s, proteins, complex carbohydrates and water. My problem is, I cannot find much tangible information on... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, as you have searched information is right and coming to its detail. Complex carbohydrates will give you energy and you will not be lethargic as carbohydrates are an easy way to breakdown for its energy levels especially for brain cells. You can opt for whole wh... Read Full »
If you starve yourself for a longer period of time, will it trigger you to want to eat more?
Query: Hello doctor, I have started to notice something about my eating habits. I noticed that I have gained a lot of weight this year. And I have even been eating food that I do not like. I get hungry so many times during the day, even though I already ate. Last year, I would not say I was on a diet. But... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you starve for a long time, your body demands for more carbohydrates to complete its metabolism. If the starvation continues for a long time, the body starts accumulating energy for the period of starvation, hence you feel to eat more. The best way is to provide l... Read Full »